The Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for the operation, administration and supervision of the Deck Department. The Chief Officer is the second in command of the vessel and Officer-in-Charge when the Master is absent. They must be familiar with subordinate deck officers, supervisory responsibilities, stores and equipment to ensure the Deck Department is adequately crewed and equipped.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe and efficient navigational watch in accordance with international regulations, Master’s Standing Orders and company procedures and policies and maintain the Deck and Radio Logbooks
- Distribute work assignments, train and supervise junior officers and deck ratings and conduct performance appraisals
- Ensure that all deck operations are adequately planned and relevant policies, standards and administrative controls strictly followed (i.e. Permit to Work, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tag Out, including the Ballast Water Management Plan if applicable, etc.).
- As the designated cargo officer, overall responsible for the proper planning and safe execution of cargo loading/discharging/lashing and tank cleaning operations and maintenance of relevant records and documentation (i.e. Cargo Manifests, Cargo Record Book, Cargo Securing Manual, etc.), ensuring that all applicable statutory, regulatory, charterer and company requirements are abided by
- Ensure that adequate stores and supplies are available for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient conduct of all deck operations and maintain relevant inventories
- Responsible for ensuring that the following equipment is properly inspected, tested and certified, maintained in accordance with the vessel’s planned maintenance program and applicable regulations, and records are kept:
- Mooring equipment and appliances;
- Lifting equipment and associated appliances (i.e. cranes, winches, hooks, wires, shackles, chains, etc.), ensuring that the Tackle/Lifting Appliances Register is kept updated;
- Cargo handling and lashing equipment and appliances (i.e. lashing chains, binders, etc.); and
- Pollution control equipment
- Maintain external decks in a safe condition at all times
- Ensure proper record keeping for all potable and ballast water on board
- Ensure that the vessel’s garbage management plan is implemented and maintained and Garbage Record Book kept up–to–date;
- Where applicable, responsible for the implementation of the Vessel Security Plan, including crew training and familiarization, maintenance of relevant records, inspection and testing of security equipment and observance of security procedures and arrangements
- Contribute to a Safety culture by:
- Understanding and complying with various safety processes within the Safety Management System
- Possessing the skills to perform job related tasks and apply safe practices while performing physical tasks.
- Having a thorough understanding of precautions and procedures related to the Safety Management System
- Having thorough understanding of pollution regulations and the company’s objectives regarding environmental protection.
Requirements:
- Certificate of Competency For Chief Mate
- Seafarer’s Medical
- Certificate of Proficiency
- General Operator Certificate (GMDSS)
- DP Operator (Unlimited)
- ECDIS – Generic (IMO 1.27)
- ECDIS – Vessel Type Specific
- Ship Security Officer
- WHMIS 2015
- Marine Basic First Aid
- MED’s:
- Basic Safety
- Survival Craft & Rescue Boat
- Advanced Firefighting
Requirements:
All applicants must be willing to undergo and agree to mandatory drug and alcohol screening.
To Apply:
Please forward your covering letter and CV, detailing your experience and qualifications to Horizon’s HR Department, noting in the subject Line, “Chief Officer” [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we can only accept applications from individuals who are eligible to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted