2ND OFFICER

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Officer in the safe navigation and operation of the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD).
• Maintain navigational watches at sea and during dredging operations in accordance with company procedures and COLREGs.
• Monitor vessel position, traffic, weather conditions and navigational hazards using radar, ECDIS, GPS and other bridge equipment.
• Assist in planning and executing dredging operations in coordination with the bridge team and dredging department.
• Support the Chief Officer in maintaining navigational records, passage plans, charts and statutory documentation.
• Participate in bridge watch handovers and ensure effective communication between deck and bridge teams.
• Assist in the supervision of deck crew, including the Bosun and Able Seafarers (ABs), during routine and operational activities.
• Carry out deck duties, inspections and maintenance activities as assigned by the Chief Officer.
• Relieve the Chief Officer for breaks and other operational requirements, as assigned and within safe manning limits.
• Assist in the safe operation, monitoring and maintenance of dredging equipment, including dredge pipes, floating pipelines and associated deck systems, as applicable.
• Relieve pipe operators during breaks when required and when suitably trained and authorised.
• Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, risk assessments and implementation of HSE procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, vessel procedures, international maritime regulations and client requirements.
• Report navigational, operational, equipment or safety-related incidents and deficiencies promptly to the Chief Officer.
• Perform other duties within the scope of competence and certification as directed by the Master or Chief Officer.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency as Officer In charge of Navigation Watch.
• Valid Basic & Advanced STCW training certificate.
• Medical certificate as per ILO/MLC convention.

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