Ship

1st Officer Navigation

Department: Deck

Location: Shipboard

Position Type: Full Time

Description

Job Summary

• Vessel’s Navigator Officer
• Watch keeping Officer – On behalf of the Master, in command during his/hers watch
• Bridge Team Member
• Direct reporting responsibility to the Master in respect of Passage Plan planning and operational status of all navigational equipment or associated components

Responsibility and Authority

• Commit to the Company’s Core Values – carry out daily activities following the R.I.T.E. way – Respect, Integrity, Trust and Excellence are the foundation of all our actions, every day, in everything we do.
• Assume personal responsibility for safety and the environment. Be accountable for themselves and the safety of others in their vicinity. Environmental consciousness forms one part of this accountability.
• Safety of Navigation.
• When vessel in port, comply with procedures.
• When on watch enter in the deck logbook time and location of entry whenever Enclosed Spaces Permit is issued.
• When on watch directly responsible for carrying out the preparation work and signing off on the assigned sections of the Works Underwater permit.
• When on watch provide positive report regarding the Bridge readiness.
• During the watch monitor the Watertight Doors status.
• During the watch adhere to Emergency Procedures.
• Consult with the Master and assess accurate weather forecasts and navigational warnings for the relevant area prior departure.
• Prepare for the pilot card information sheet.
• Assist in Familiarization With the Vessel of lower-ranked deck Officers.
• To prepare a handover report prior leaving the vessel.
• When on watch cooperate to ensure Safe Access to the Vessel.
• Repair and maintain the electronic instruments and navigational equipment, in cooperation with the Technical Department.
• Ensure that the navigational charts required for the itinerary and for planning are available on board.
• Inform the Master of navigational progress during the voyage cruise including speed and other relevant matters.
• Correct and update the nautical publications and charts up to the latest appropriate Notice to Mariners/correction available.
• Ensure that cancelled charts are clearly marked as such and removed from the bridge.
• Comply with all requirements of the SMS – checklists, etc.
• Maintain the vessel’s flag inventory.
• Maintain pyrotechnics, signaling equipment and appliances.
• Training and auditing of new bridge officers’ familiarization to the bridge equipment.
• Notify all Department Heads on time zone changes.
• Daily calculations of sunrise and sunset times and delivery of this information to the Cruise Director and the Information Desk.
• Assist the Staff Captain and the Safety Officer concerning emergency drills for guest and crew.
• Familiar with the other Second Officer’s duties.
• Attend mooring stations as instructed by the Staff Captain.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Deck Officer qualifications and licenses in compliance with all International and National conventions and regulations.
• Chief Officer license, endorsed by the Flag State, and all of the certificates as required by the STCW 95.
• 6 month experience on passengers’ vessels as Deck Officer of or equivalent position.
• Full knowledge and understanding of the Company SMS.
• Thorough knowledge of the vessel he/she is assigned to.
• Managerial skills including but not limited to:
  1. Seamanship
  2. Communication
  3. Team Work
  4. Budgeting
  5. Time Management
  6. Computer Literacy
  7. Customer Service

Subordinate Positions

• N/A

Reports to

• Master
• Staff Captain