When Third Officers are carried on board, they assume some of the responsibilities of the Second Officer, as assigned by the Master.
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.
- Care, inspection and maintenance of all lifesaving and firefighting appliances (i.e. Lifejackets, Survival Suits, GMDSS Radios, EPIRBs, SARTS, Life Rafts, Rescue Boats, Fast Rescue Crafts, Line–throwing appliances, Rocket/Parachute Flares, Smoke Floats, Fireman’s Outfits, EEBDs, Fire Extinguishers, Fixed Firefighting Systems, etc.).
- Verify that the vessel’s firefighting and Lifesaving Appliances Plans are posted in proper areas and maintained current.
- Maintain the SOLAS Training and Firefighting Manuals up–to–date.
- Record safety meeting minutes and submit meeting reports to the Master for review.
- Prepare Emergency Drill Reports.
- 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 Watchkeeping Mate
Seafarer’s Medical
Certificate of Proficiency
General Operator Certificate (GMDSS)
ECDIS – Generic (IMO 1.27)
ECDIS – Vessel Type Specific
Vessel Personnel with Security Duties
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, “Third 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