Second Officer

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:
The Second Officer is a licensed deck officer responsible for navigation watchkeeping voyage planning support and maintaining navigational safety equipment onboard a container vessel. The role ensures the vessels safe passage in compliance with international maritime regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Stand navigational watches as assigned (usually 124 watch)
Maintain and update nautical charts publications and electronic navigation systems (ECDIS)
Assist with voyage planning and passage monitoring
Ensure proper operation and testing of navigational and bridge equipment
Maintain records related to navigation and bridge operations
Assist with cargo watchkeeping and port operations as required
Support the Chief Officer in safety management and compliance tasks
Actively participate in emergency drills and response procedures
Ensure compliance with COLREGs SOLAS and company SMS

Requirements & Qualifications:

Valid Officer of the Watch (OOW) / Second Officer Certificate of Competency
STCW certification (including BRM/BTM and ECDIS where applicable)
Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate
Previous sea time as an OOW preferred
Strong knowledge of navigation COLREGs and bridge procedures
Good leadership communication and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment

Working Environment:

Merchant / Container Vessel
International crew
Long voyages and rotational contracts

Job Summary: The Second Officer is a licensed deck officer responsible for navigation watchkeeping voyage planning support and maintaining navigational safety equipment onboard a container vessel. The role ensures the vessels safe passage in compliance with international maritime regulations and com...