Able Seafarer

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Compliance with safe working practices on LNG bunker vessels.
• Preparation and safe handling LNG bunkering equipment/ cargo hose
• Compliance with Permits to Work that are in force.
• Forming part of a safe navigational watch.
• Lookout duties under supervision of OOW and/or Master, including working with pilots.
• Forming part of a cargo watch.
• First line of security as gangway watchman.
• Surface preparation and maintenance including:

- Painting

- Safe use of hand tools, pneumatic and electric tools and equipment

- Inspection of equipment before use

- Use of correct PPE (Cryogenic PPE knowledge essential)

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Able Seaman Deck (Reg. II/5)
• Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-1
• Experience with STS (Ship-to-Ship) LNG cargo operations.
• Cargo hose and LNG bunkering equipment handling expertise/ experience
• In rank sea service and experience on LNG cargo / LNG bunker vessels of minimum 1 year.

Assist with any shipboard activities as directed by the Bosun or ship's officers, including:

• Cargo operations and cargo related matters
• Movement of cargo hatches and cargo cranes
• Preparation of tanks and hatches to receive cargo
• Tank cleaning and de-sludging
• Duties at mooring and anchoring stations
• Handling and stowage of stores
• Maintenance and repairs
• Training of junior deck ratings
• Environmental compliance
• Ship security

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 organization)
• Report any non-conformities or defects
• Keep and promote a high standard of discipline and behavior
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Master, Chief Officer or Duty Officer
• Follow the requirements of the Competency Management System (CMS)