CRUISE FLEET / CHIEF OFFICER EXPEDITION & MAINTENANCE at WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT

Oslo, Oslo, Norway -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Navigation, Expedition Management, Deck Maintenance, Ballast Water Management, LSA Maintenance, Anti-Pollution Coordination, Crew Leadership, Hangar Operations, Zodiac Operation, Safety Management, Inventory Control, Stability and Seaworthiness, Emergency Planning, Permit to Work Issuance, Lifting Equipment Management, Technical Reporting

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Authority and Interrelation · Officer of the deck department. · Responsible to, and reports directly to the Master for navigation related matters and to the Staff Captain for expedition and maintenance matters. · Co-ordinator (along with the Chief Engineer and Staff Captain) for anti-pollution activity. · Independent navigation watch keeping officer, if appointed by the Master. · In charge for ballast water management and record keeping. Responsibility (including but not limited to) · Lead and co-ordinate hangar operations · Understand, abide and implement all relevant documentation, regulations, guidelines and procedures. Sign copies as instructed by the superior officer to indicate understanding of the same. · Report and record any undesired events, unsafe practices or near accidents observed and attempt to rectify them if safely possible. · Plan, co-ordinate and execute the operations of the deck department, delegate jobs to the crew under his/her supervision and regulate their working hours to comply with existing regulations. · Lead the AB expedition team · Issue orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner. Verify understanding and compliance to the same. · Ensure that all jobs under his/her charge are carried out in a safe, environment conscious and efficient manner. · If appointed by the Master, perform navigational watch-keeping duties when at sea and assist as needed during arrival or departure and mooring or unmooring. · Responsible for the maintenance of shipboard Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and for the upkeep of the LSA Maintenance Record (BD13). The Chief Engineer and any other crew the Chief Engineer/Master designate for the purpose shall assist him. · Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep (including inventory control) of the oil pollution equipment on board. · Upon request assist the Chief Engineer for maintenance of FFA equipment. · Keep records of relevant documentation related to expedition operations. · Maintain the Lifting Equipment logbook as appropriate for the Flag State. Keep register of lifting equipment, categorised as approved or not to be used (for repairs / scrap). · Manage and control spares, stores and tools of the deck department. · Keep inventory control of deck expedition equipment, including boat spares and consumables. · Supervise ballasting and deballasting operations and to ensure that applicable anti-pollution laws and regulations are obeyed. · Ensure watertight integrity, stability and seaworthiness of the vessel at all times. Provide the Master accurate and timely feedback on such issues. · Supervise the upkeep, repairs and upgrading of the hull, superstructure and associated spaces and fittings under the charge of the deck department, excluding internal guest areas. · Prepare for passing surveys applicable to the Deck department. · Train crew in zodiac and special operation boats driving and hangar procedures. Monitor their progress. Identify and address areas where improvement is required in conjunction with the Master / Staff Captain. Refer Ch.6.1. · Operate SOBs, Zodiacs and dive support boat as directed by the Master / Staff Captain. · In charge of the maintenance of zodiacs and special operation boats and co-ordinates with Chief Engineer for technical repairs and maintenance. · Keeping inventory control of deck expedition equipment, including boat spares and consumables. · Prepare guidelines for key procedures involving department-related systems or equipment whose failure could endanger safety and/or the environment. Ensure that his/her staff understand and comply with such guidelines. · Co-ordinate with the Chief Engineer for the repair and maintenance of machinery under the deck department and the technical maintenance of firefighting equipment and life saving equipment. · Manage the care, storage and testing of the ship’s measuring instruments. Refer to Ch.10.5. · Participate in shipboard searches and drills as directed by the Master / Staff Captain and impart training to ship staff. · Prepare plans for dealing with department-specific operational emergencies, esp. addressing issues or procedures unique to the vessel, and those that could develop into a major contingency if not attended to. Have these plans (and /or revisions) approved by the Master. Familiarise staff to these plans and conduct drills as required. · Sign on behalf of the Company/ owner receipts and other official papers as authorised by the Master and maintain records of the same. · Supervise all jobs carried out by the crew or contractors within his/her area of responsibility. · Review the shipboard management system during his/her tenure and provide inputs for the Shipboard Management Systems Review (refer Ch.12.2). · Encourage input to the Shipboard Management System Review from the department staff. · Has the authority to issue permits to work. · To understudy the Staff Captain and perform other duties as required by the Master / Staff Captain within the scope of the rank. As part of our hiring process, candidates will undergo standard pre-employment checks, including medical and drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading deck department operations, including navigation watch-keeping, expedition activities, and the maintenance of life-saving and anti-pollution equipment. The role involves supervising crew, managing hangar operations, and ensuring the vessel's watertight integrity and seaworthiness.