Third Officer Job Description

Number of Vacancies: 8

Rare of Pay: $43.00/Hour

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG
Vorsetzen 54 | 20459 | Hamburg | Germany

Third Officer - job description

- Rank / Position: Third Officer (Offshore) on LNG Tanker
- Department: Deck
- Reports to: Master and Chief Officer

Main requirements:

- Navigational Watch Officer (Reg. II/1)
- GMDSS Radio Operator (Reg. IV/2)
- Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-2
- Minimum of 1 years total sea time in rank.
- Minimum of 1 years total sea time on board of this tanker type.
- Strong LNG cargo expertise. Preferably LNG and LPG experience
- STS (Ship to ship operation) track record.
- Cargo hose and LNG bunkering equipment handling expertise/ experience
- Azimuth - Ship Handling expertise
- Ability to speak, read and write, and comprehend the English Language

Main Responsibilities:

- Compliance with secure working practices
- Safe navigation during watchkeeping
- Secure and efficient cargo operations during watchkeeping
- Preparation of safe Passage and Route Plans including the use of electronic navigation systems
- Regular checks, tests and maintenance of navigational and radio equipment




- Management and update of navigational charts and publications, including electronic updates
- Administration and maintenance of medical lockers, hospital and medical equipment
- Medical treatment of the crew under the Master's guidance
- Compliance with Permits to Work that are in force
- Speaking up if/when unsafe practices or conditions are identified

Act as:

- Navigational Watchkeeping Officer / Cargo Watchkeeping Officer
- Substitute for the Chief Officer when required
- Behaviour Based Safety Observer
- Deputy Ship Security Officer

Ensure:

- Correct charts are available for the intended voyage

Assist with:

- Cargo matters and operational planning
- Cargo hold/tank cleaning, as applicable
- Training of Deck Cadets, trainees and ratings
- Emergency training and drills
- Ship security
- Environmental compliance
- Ship's accounting and administrative tasks

Other duties and responsibilities:

- Comply with BSM's SMS, EMS and international standards and regulations
- Form part of the emergency response team (specific duties as per ship's emergency organisation)
- Supervise mooring/unmooring operations when required
- Report any non-conformities or defects
- Follow the requirements of the Competency Management System (CMS)
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Master and Chief Officer

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