Officer in charge of a navigational watch (First Officer / Second Officer as specified in the EAC)

Superior: Chief Officer

Substituted By: -

Superior To: Deck Ratings

Qualifications And Experience: Qualifications Should preferably hold Chief Officer License but if not he should preferably have two years of experience as bridge duty officer.

Department: -

Immediate Supervisor: -

Reporting To The Position: -

The 2nd Officer Responsible for all navigational and communication equipment is working satisfactory and to report any deficiency to the Master.

In port: Duty according to plan and checklists approved by the Master.

* Supervision of deck crew on same watch in co-operation with Chief Mate.

* Responsible navigator for sea-watches.

* Carry out 2nd officer’s duties in line with International standards laid down in IMO’s rules and legislations and according to “Good seamanship”. (STCW 95)

* Good maintenance, housekeeping, orderliness and cleanliness on the bridge.

Administration

* Correction of nautical charts and publications to the latest “Notice to Mariners”.

* Maintain all Day signals and flags.

* Monitor weather forecasts, navigational warnings and distress messages daily.

* Responsible for administration, recording and check of all fire extinguishing, lifesaving and rescue equipment, including maintenance and controls according to laws and regulations.

* Administrative Authority.

Operation

* Is the Navigation Officer and is responsible to the Master for Passage Planning and maintenance of charts and nautical publications.

* Assist the Chief Officer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the ship.

* During the watch to keep logbook in an orderly, tidy way according to instructions for log keeping. Enter a record of vessel’s speed, fuel consumption, weather conditions etc. Ensure that the vessel keeps the correct time for the zone in which she is operating, and that all clocks on board are kept corrected.

* Are responsible that pilot ladders and gangways are in good order.

* Maintain Navigation and Radio equipment. Ensure that Navigation and Radio equipment is operable at all times.

* Ensure that the vessel is equipped with latest updated Nautical Charts and Publications, and that the necessary Charts and Publication corrections are carried out for the area of voyage or seismic work. Maintain a Chart and Publication indexes.

* Responsible for checking the Safety Equipment onboard. The Firefighting and Lifesaving equipment shall be thoroughly checked in accordance with the computerized maintenance system. The condition shall be noted and any discrepancy shall be passed over to the Chief Officer for rectifying without delay.

* The 2nd Officer is responsible for practical handling of garbage, storage and delivery according to relevant regulation

* Responsible for Monthly HSEQ Report is reported to Company as required from the Master

* Familiarize new Crewmembers and Clients / Visitors on board

* Safety Instruction and mustering at departure

Maintenance

* In close co-operation with the Chief Officer plan and initiate mechanical maintenance on deck components such as, MOB-boat, winches, davits and cranes.

HSEQ

* HSEQ system: Comply fully the requirements in the Company’s HSEQ system, national as well as internationals rules and legislation’s and other precautions currently valid on board.

* Drills: Participate in drills according to drill matrix

* HSEQ Activities: Actively take part in HSEQ meetings and programs, Non-conformities reporting etc.

Personal

* Certificates: Ensure STCW required certificates, HSE certificates, annual medical, required vaccination and other applicable and Company required certificates are valid at all time.

* HSEQ & Maritime Courses and seminars: Attend as required by the Company

Emergency procedure

Duty according to mustering list and emergency plan.