3rd Mate

HORNBECK OFFSHORE®•Fleet, KY

12d

About The Position

The Third Mate is designated by the Company as an officer on the vessel. The Third Mate shall serve as the Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) as directed by the Master. The Third Mate’s duties include, but are not limited to, the full implementation of the Company Safety Management System (SMS), Code of Conduct, Company Policies, and Company Mission Statement; responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including, but not limited to the safe navigation and piloting of the vessel, the seaworthiness of the vessel, the safety of the crew and persons in addition to crew, protection of the environment, protection of the cargo or property of the charterer, industrial mission performance, charterer relations, bridge administration and paperwork, crew supervision and on the job training and other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Master or Chief Mate or that the Third Mate recognizes as essential to his/her responsibility. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Third Mate is designated by the Company as an officer on the vessel. The Third Mate shall serve as the Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) as directed by the Master. The Third Mate’s duties include, but are not limited to, the full implementation of the Company Safety Management System (SMS), Code of Conduct, Company Policies, and Company Mission Statement; responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including, but not limited to the safe navigation and piloting of the vessel, the seaworthiness of the vessel, the safety of the crew and persons in addition to crew, protection of the environment, protection of the cargo or property of the charterer, industrial mission performance, charterer relations, bridge administration and paperwork, crew supervision and on the job training and other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Master or Chief Mate or that the Third Mate recognizes as essential to his/her responsibility.

Requirements

Possess all valid flag state (and coastal state, as applicable) credentials required by law for service as Third Mate on the route and class of vessel appointed to (examples: Merchant Mariners Credential, TWIC Card, Medical Certificate, Radio Operator Licenses etc.) within 6 months of expiry minimum.
Ability to read and write English as well as render, understand, and react to commands given in English.
Minimum one-year experience on vessels of similar size and route in a position as cadet, AB RFPNW, and/or OICNW.

Nice To Haves

A valid Passport is highly preferred within 6 months of expiry minimum.
Possess a valid riggers certification from a recognized issuing authority.
A valid unlimited DPO certificate from a recognized issuing authority (Nautical Institute or OSVDPA) is highly preferred. Minimum requirement is holding a DP Induction (Basic) credential along with sign off book from an accredited DP facility directedly certified from Nautical Institute or OSVDPA.

Responsibilities

The Third Mate is responsible for implementing the safety and environmental protection policies of the Company; motivating the crew in the observation of those policies; issuing and/or communicating appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner; verifying that specified requirements of the SMS, Code of Conduct, and Company policies are observed.
To ensure the safe operation of each ship and to provide a link between the Company and those on board, the Company has designated a person or persons ashore having direct access to the highest level of management. The Third Mate (and all crew members) has been provided contact information for the DPA and alternate DPA. The Third Mate has responsibility to monitor the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the operation of their ship and to ensure that adequate resources and shore-based support are applied, as required. Any deficiencies must be immediately reported to the Master and Company DPA.
As directed by the Master, the Third Mate has the authority under his/her licensure to perform responsibilities aboard their vessel or when otherwise engaged in the business of the Company in the capacity of a Third Mate in a manner consistent with this job description.
As directed by the Master the Third Mate serves as the OICNW and is responsible for the safe piloting, navigation, and maintenance of the vessel in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the vessel’s flag state, coastal state, and the Company SMS in a manner consistent with maintaining the safety of the crew and the protection of the environment.
The Third Mate supervises deck crew, vendors, and sub-contractors as directed by the Chief Mate including service delivery, bridge management, human resource management, and cost management in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Company.

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