Tanker Third Mate
About The Position
The Third Officer is responsible for complying with the Company’s management system requirements related to the position and keeping a safe navigation watch at sea or as delegated by the Master. Outside the watch, the officer maintains and upkeeps deck and engine-room, life-saving, fire-fighting, and safety equipment. This includes ensuring safety equipment is positioned according to the ship-approved Safety Plan; maintaining lifeboats and associated equipment, including life rafts, to Company standards; tracking and acting on equipment expiry and renewal dates; and ensuring fire extinguishers are maintained, tested, and charged, with discharged extinguishers promptly recharged. As instructed by the Master, the Third Officer updates Muster Lists, Station Bills, and individuals’ Station Bills and Bunk Cards, and assists the Second Officer with chart and publication corrections. The officer cooperates with the Master to maintain a safe, healthy working environment in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies. The role also requires working knowledge of the Company’s VRP, SMPEP, Waste Management guidelines, Ballast Water Management Plan, and Vessel Security Plan.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of the Company’s VRP, SMPEP, Waste Management guidelines, Ballast Water Management Plan, and Vessel Security Plan.
Responsibilities
- Comply with Company management system requirements related to the position.
- Keep a safe navigation watch at sea or as delegated by the Master.
- Maintain and upkeep deck and engine-room, life-saving, fire-fighting, and safety equipment outside the watch.
- Ensure safety equipment is positioned according to the ship-approved Safety Plan.
- Maintain lifeboats and associated equipment, including life rafts, to Company standards.
- Record equipment expiry and renewal dates and act on them when due.
- Maintain, test, and keep fire extinguishers charged; promptly recharge extinguishers that have been discharged.
- Update Muster Lists, Station Bills, and individuals’ Station Bills and Bunk Cards as instructed by the Master.
- Assist the Second Officer with chart and publication corrections as designated by the Master.
- Cooperate with the Master to maintain an environment that is safe and without risk to health, consistent with Company policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
