Chief Mate- Songa Eclipse Employer: Songa
Updated: Dec 2 2011
Desired Expertise: Ships Mate
Experience: 5+ years
Minimum Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Angola
Job Description:
Τhe Chief Mate is responsible for asssting the Master / OIM in exercising effective control over the rig's marine operations with due regard for safety of personnel, maintenance of rig equipment, and protection of the environment.
Job description
Ensure daily stability calculations are made, including changing deck loads, and vessel is kept in a stable condition with appropriate draft and trim
Ensure the vessel is maintained within normal safe limits of intact and damage stability, shear stress and bending moments
Performs monthly manual stability calculations in order to monitor the accuracy of the stability computer
Ensure conformance to local/international laws relating to the vessel's operation, and strictly comply with current pollution regulation.
Oversee the maintenance of deck equipment, fire fighting, and life-saving equipment, lifting equipment, and vessel's exterior maintenance
Ensure materials and equipment loaded onboard are safely stowed, secured and labelled according to Regulatory requirements
Ensure the vessel is seaworthy at all times and maintained/operated in accordance with guidelines in the Marine Operations Manual
Maintaining the watertight integrity of the vessel, loading and storage of consumables, securing of supply vessels, safe operation of helicopters, etc
Assist the Master/OIM in ensuring the vessel's navigational equipment is maintained, fully functional, and that testing and calibration is carried out in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations.
Assist the Master/OIM in maintaining the vessel's logbook, maintenance reports, and other vessel documents as directed
Understudy the Master/OIM and deputize when he/she is indisposed
Supervise the Senior DPO's activities and perform the duties of a DPO when required
Assist the Master/OIM during rig moves and anchor handling operations between drilling locations and in ports
In relation to the vessel's trim and stability requirements, communicate with the Chief Engineer regarding the disposition, loading, ordering and use of fuel, potable and drill water
Capable of performing DP incident investigation
Capable of planning, executing, and leading DP trials and drills including black out recovery
Qualifications
Licenses: Chief Mate any gross tons upon ocean going vessels. STCW Operations Level. BCO or Barge Master Nautical Institute DP Operator unlimited
Experience: 5 years dynamic position operator with Kongsberg SDP or equivalent on semis or drill ships
5 years minimum on semi submersibles or drill ships
GMDSS trained and qualified
Helideck Landing Officer certificate
Offshore Survival Course (HUET, BOSIET, etc.)
Successfully demonstrate physical ability to perform essential job functions
Must successfully pass pre-placement physical examination
Must be able to perform job functions safely
Must be able to comply with Company rules
Must successfully satisfy all applicable international regulatory body and client training certification and/or marine license/document requirements
Personal qualities
Strong situational leadership skills.
A positive role model for peers and juniors.
High standards of integrity and professionalism.
Effective communicator at all levels.
High levels of commitment and loyalty.
We offer
An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package.
The opportunity to work with the latest equipment.
Eligability for Retention Bonus equivalent to a half years base salary (in accordance with company terms) recruiter@songaoffshore.com
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