ORGANIZATION: MSC CRUISES
BUSINESS AREA: DECK
LINE MANAGER: CAPTAIN/STAFF CAPTAIN
JOB PURPOSE
The First Officer is in charge of ship navigation. He/she must ensure the safe conduction of Navigation and Manoeuvring Operations during a watch.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Makes daily stability calculations;
- Maintains all tank, cofferdam, and void spaces;
- Administration of the official ship certificates;
- Keeps and improves, along with the Master, the safety of work on board;
- Arranges continual training on safety work procedures for all personnel under his direct charge;
- Prepares planned approaches for the Master’s approval.
QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)
- Fluent English, oral and written. Any additional language is considered an advantage;
- Satisfy the requirements of the laws of the Flag State of the ship regarding health & physical requirements;
- Extensive Successful Experience in a similar position with another Cruise Line;
- Basic Windows based programs knowledge;
- Sound supervisory skills;
- Substantial interpersonal, oral, written communication, and negotiation skills;
- Proven ability to work in a harmonious productive team environment, exercising authority, diplomacy, and impartiality;
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certificate of Competency IMO STCW Cap II/2;
- G.M.D.S.S.
- Radar
- A.R.P.A. SAR
- Ship Security Officer or Security Duties
- Crowd Management & Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
- E.C.D.I.S. (Plus Type Specific)
- All required STCW Basic Safety Training Certificates
- A recognised seafarer’s medical certification is required before starting to work on board.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS (if any)
- Passport
- Seaman’s Book
- MMRV and COVID VACCINE Certifications
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