The Role
Licensed deck officer responsible for bridge watchkeeping, voyage and environmental planning (including MARPOL compliance), navigation equipment upkeep, chart and publication updates, GMDSS and radio log maintenance, port information management, emergency/muster duties, and ensuring passenger, crew and vessel safety while underway and in port. Must be experienced in polar and ice navigation.
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First Officer Navigation Responsibilities
The 1st Officer Navigation is a licensed deck officer, and is responsible for:
Standing a regular watch as assigned by the Captain.
All navigation equipment on the bridge and reporting defects to the Master.
Keeping navigation equipment log books correct and current.
Performing all Voyage planning.
Environmental voyage planning. The 1st Officer Navigation includes all MARPOL related regulations and limits into his voyage planning as well as local regulations.
Keeping all chart folios and publications correct and current according to the latest Notice to Mariners.
All merchant flags and pennants.
Port Questionnaires file and providing traffic, tidal and current information on ports and congested waters.
Submitting a final technical itinerary each voyage to the Staff Chief Engineer with required information.
Performing emergency duties as assigned on the Muster List.
The safety and security of the vessel, passengers and crew while on watch in port.
The safe navigation and piloting of the vessel while on watch underway.
Assisting the Staff Captain to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the ship.
Having an adequate understanding of relevant rules, regulations, codes, and guidelines and
being fully conversant with the Company’s Safety Management System.
Monitoring all communication systems (Including/performing Daily, Weekly and Monthly GMDSS Tests).
Maintaining necessary documentation such as Radio log
Please apply with an updated CV, references and latest appraisal.
Rotation: 3 Months +/- 1 Months onboard; and 3 Months +/- 1 Months of vacation
Must Have COP Basic Polar Waters
Must be experienced in sailing in Ice and Polar Waters
Skills Required
- Licensed deck officer (STCW compliant)
- Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Basic Polar Waters
- Proven experience sailing in ice and polar waters
- Ability to perform voyage planning including environmental and MARPOL-related planning
- Familiarity with navigation equipment, chart folio maintenance, and Notice to Mariners updates
- Experience monitoring and performing GMDSS tests and maintaining radio logs
- Working knowledge of the Company's Safety Management System and emergency/muster duties
- Updated CV, references, and latest appraisal on application
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The Company
What We Do
Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) is a world-class ship management company with over 45 years of experience providing maritime services within the shipping industry. They offer technical management, crew management, commercial operations, and digital maritime solutions.
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