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1st Officer NavigationDescription: Job Summary - Vessel’s Navigator Officer - Watch keeping Officer – On behalf of the Master, in command during his/hers watch - Bridge Team Member - Direct reporting responsibility to the Master in respect of Passage Plan planning and operational status of all navigational equipment or associated components Responsibility and Authority - Commit to the Company’s Core Values – carry out daily activities following the R.I.T.E. way – Respect, Integrity, Trust and Excellence are the foundation of all our actions, every day, in everything we do. - Assume personal responsibility for safety and the environment. Be accountable for themselves and the safety of others in their vicinity. Environmental consciousness forms one part of this accountability. - Safety of Navigation. - When vessel in port, comply with procedures. - When on watch enter in the deck logbook time and location of entry whenever Enclosed Spaces Permit is issued. - When on watch directly responsible for carrying out the preparation work and signing off on the assigned sections of the Works Underwater permit. - When on watch provide positive report regarding the Bridge readiness. - During the watch monitor the Watertight Doors status. - During the watch adhere to Emergency Procedures. - Consult with the Master and assess accurate weather forecasts and navigational warnings for the relevant area prior departure. - Prepare for the pilot card information sheet. - Assist in Familiarization With the Vessel of lower-ranked deck Officers. - To prepare a handover report prior leaving the vessel. - When on watch cooperate to ensure Safe Access to the Vessel. - Repair and maintain the electronic instruments and navigational equipment, in cooperation with the Technical Department. - Ensure that the navigational charts required for the itinerary and for planning are available on board. - Inform the Master of navigational progress during the voyage cruise including speed and other relevant matters. - Correct and update the nautical publications and charts up to the latest appropriate Notice to Mariners/correction available. - Ensure that cancelled charts are clearly marked as such and removed from the bridge. - Comply with all requirements of the SMS – checklists, etc. - Maintain the vessel’s flag inventory. - Maintain pyrotechnics, signaling equipment and appliances. - Training and auditing of new bridge officers’ familiarization to the bridge equipment. - Notify all Department Heads on time zone changes. - Daily calculations of sunrise and sunset times and delivery of this information to the Cruise Director and the Information Desk. - Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Officer concerning emergency drills for guest and crew. - Familiar with the other Second Officer’s duties. - Attend mooring stations as instructed by the Staff Captain. - All other duties as assigned. Reports to: - Master - Staff Captain Requirements: - Deck Officer qualifications and licenses in compliance with all International and National conventions and regulations. - Chief Officer license, endorsed by the Flag State, and all of the certificates as required by the STCW 95. - 6 month experience on passengers’ vessels as Deck Officer of or equivalent position. - Full knowledge and understanding of the Company SMS. - Thorough knowledge of the vessel he/she is assigned to. Managerial skills including but not limited to: - Seamanship - Communication - Team Work - Budgeting - Time Management - Computer Literacy - Customer Service Apply |