Tanker Chief Mate

OSG Ship Management•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for the efficient operation of the deck department. This role involves acting on behalf of the Master in their absence, assuming command if the Master becomes incapacitated, and maintaining crew discipline. Key duties include familiarizing and training new deck personnel, supervising shore repairs, keeping the Bridge Watch at Sea, and managing all cargo operations. The Chief Officer is also responsible for the safe carriage and maintenance of cargo, ensuring compliance with stability and hull strength requirements, and maintaining accurate cargo and stability records. Additionally, this role oversees the inerting of cargo tanks, the maintenance of the I.G. System, and the controlled storage of IGS keys. Supervision of hull and deck maintenance, including safety equipment, and preparation of requisitions for the Deck Department are also critical functions. The Chief Officer must assess work-related risks, issue permits to work, implement waste management procedures, maintain overtime records, and ensure crew receive adequate rest periods. They are also responsible for the compilation of emergency lists and conducting safety rounds.

Requirements

Compliance with the Company’s MS requirements related to the position
Acting on behalf of the Master in his absence
Assumption of command should the Master become incapacitated
Discipline of the crew, as delegated by the Master
Familiarization and training of new Deck personnel
Supervision of shore repairs in the absence of a Superintendent in conjunction with the Chief Engineer, as applicable
Keeping of the Bridge Watch at Sea and arranging for Deck Crew watches when required
Planning and execution of all cargo operations, including loading, stowage, discharge, COW and loading ballast, under the direction of the Master
Safe carriage and maintenance of all cargo onboard, taking full account of cargo characteristics
Compliance at all times with stability requirements and hull strength limitations
Proper keeping of all appropriate cargo and stability records and plans
Process of inerting of cargo tanks and, in cooperation with the Chief Engineer, the maintenance and testing of the I.G. System and appropriate record keeping
Strict controlled storage/handling of IGS Main line branch valves padlock keys
Supervision of all hull and deck maintenance including the life-saving, fire-fighting and anti-pollution equipment, in conjunction with the Chief Engineer
Preparation of requisitions for the Deck Department stores and spare parts and submit them to the Master for approval. Maintain an inventory of materials on hand and on order
Assessment of all work-related risks and the issuance of relevant permits to work
Overall implementation and monitoring of the waste management procedures onboard the vessel
Maintenance of the overtime records for the deck department
Assurance that all crew members in the deck department receive adequate rest periods in accordance with STCW and OPA90 guidelines
Assurance of proper compilation and posting of emergency lists by the delegated officer
Conducting of safety rounds, if watch standing, at the end of each watch by the on-signing (relief) OOW and the logging of such rounds
Assurance of the operation, maintenance and testing of the ODME in accordance with the requirements in the Company’s MS

Responsibilities

Compliance with the Company’s MS requirements related to the position
Acting on behalf of the Master in his absence
Assumption of command should the Master become incapacitated
Discipline of the crew, as delegated by the Master
Familiarization and training of new Deck personnel
Supervision of shore repairs in the absence of a Superintendent in conjunction with the Chief Engineer, as applicable
Keeping of the Bridge Watch at Sea and arranging for Deck Crew watches when required
Planning and execution of all cargo operations, including loading, stowage, discharge, COW and loading ballast, under the direction of the Master
Safe carriage and maintenance of all cargo onboard, taking full account of cargo characteristics
Compliance at all times with stability requirements and hull strength limitations
Proper keeping of all appropriate cargo and stability records and plans
Process of inerting of cargo tanks and, in cooperation with the Chief Engineer, the maintenance and testing of the I.G. System and appropriate record keeping
Strict controlled storage/handling of IGS Main line branch valves padlock keys
Supervision of all hull and deck maintenance including the life-saving, fire-fighting and anti-pollution equipment, in conjunction with the Chief Engineer
Preparation of requisitions for the Deck Department stores and spare parts and submit them to the Master for approval. Maintain an inventory of materials on hand and on order
Assessment of all work-related risks and the issuance of relevant permits to work
Overall implementation and monitoring of the waste management procedures onboard the vessel
Maintenance of the overtime records for the deck department
Assurance that all crew members in the deck department receive adequate rest periods in accordance with STCW and OPA90 guidelines
Assurance of proper compilation and posting of emergency lists by the delegated officer
Conducting of safety rounds, if watch standing, at the end of each watch by the on-signing (relief) OOW and the logging of such rounds
Assurance of the operation, maintenance and testing of the ODME in accordance with the requirements in the Company’s MS