ORGANIZATION: MSC CRUISES

BUSINESS AREA: DECK

LINE MANAGER: FIRST DECK OFFICER/STAFF CAPTAIN

 

JOB PURPOSE

The Second Officer performs his/her assigned bridge watch-standing and navigational duties.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• • Executes the correct performance of his/her assigned bridge watch-standing and navigational duties;
  • Ensures the application of the company policy on board regarding the health and hygiene of crew and passengers;
  • Supports the Captain, Staff Captain, or First Officer in all technical matters of the Ship;
  • Supports or relieves the First Officer in case of emergency;
  • Is responsible for the cadet training during his/her navigational watch;
  • Is responsible for the weekly sanitation inspections in the Provision Room;
  • Is responsible for the control of water supply from shore or barges;
  • Supervises the Integrated Pest Control program;
  • Cooperates with the Safety Officer for the safety familiarization of the crew;
  • Participates in-cabin inspections of Ship personnel when required by the Staff Captain;

• Attends all cocktail parties and social and entertaining functions where his/her presence is required by the Master.

 

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)

• Fluent English, oral and written. Any additional language is considered an advantage;
• Extensive successful experience in a similar position with another Cruise Line;
• Basic Windows-based programs knowledge;
• Sound supervisory skills;
• Proven ability to work in a harmonious productive team environment, exercising authority, diplomacy, and impartiality;
• Substantial interpersonal, oral, written communication, and negotiation skills

 

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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