Second Officer

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main requirements:

• Navigational Watch Officer (Reg. II/1)
• GMDSS Radio Operator (Reg. IV/2)
• Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-2
• Minimum of 1 years total sea time in rank.
• Minimum of 1 years total sea time on board of this tanker type.
• Strong LNG cargo expertise. Preferably LNG and LPG experience
• STS (Ship to ship operation) track record.
• Cargo hose and LNG bunkering equipment handling expertise/ experience
• Azimuth - Ship Handling expertise

Main Responsibilities:

? Compliance with safe working practices

? Safe navigation during watchkeeping

? Safe and efficient cargo operations during watchkeeping

? Preparation of safe Passage and Route Plans including the use of electronic navigation systems

? Regular checks, tests and maintenance of navigational and radio equipment

? Management and update of navigational charts and publications, including electronic updates

? Administration and maintenance of medical lockers, hospital and medical equipment

? Medical treatment of the crew under the Master's guidance

? Compliance with Permits to Work that are in force

? Speaking up if/when unsafe practices or conditions are identified

Act as:

? Navigational Watchkeeping Officer / Cargo Watchkeeping Officer

? Substitute for the Chief Officer when required

? Behaviour Based Safety Observer

? Deputy Ship Security Officer

Ensure:

? Correct charts are available for the intended voyage

Assist with:

? Cargo matters and operational planning

? Cargo hold/tank cleaning, as applicable

? Training of Deck Cadets, trainees and ratings

? Emergency training and drills

? Ship security

? Environmental compliance

? Ship's accounting and administrative tasks

Other duties and responsibilities:

? Comply with BSM's SMS, EMS and international standards and regulations

? Form part of the emergency response team (specific duties as per ship's emergency organisation)

? Supervise mooring/unmooring operations when required

? Report any non-conformities or defects

? Follow the requirements of the Competency Management System (CMS)

? Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Master and Chief Officer

Note: A Trainee Chief Officer will perform duties similar to those of a Second Officer, as assigned by the Master.