Chief Officer - ERRV

North Star Shipping

The Company currently have a vacancy for a Chief Officer in its ERRV Fleet.

Chief Officer is responsible for the following:

  • Deputising for Master, in the event of his absence on board.

  • The safe navigation of the vessel, during his hours of watch.

  • The safe and efficient running of the Deck Department. (This role maybe delegated on certain classes of ship).

  • Designating duties to additional crew members.

  • Maintenance of all marine safety equipment.

  • Coordinating on board firefighting response, and overseeing all internal firefighting activities on board, as and when required.

  • Carrying out vessel inspections according to Safety Inspection Programme, and reporting any / all recorded defects to Chief Engineer.

  • Investigating any accidents, incidents or near misses and providing an accurate and detailed report to Master (for onward transmissions to the QHSE Department).

  • The Chief Mate shall act as Shipboard Safety Officer. (on ERRV other vessels may delegate other officers)

  • Actively promoting and progressing the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.

  • Actively promoting inter-departmental communications.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 4 weeks on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.