
RIVER - SECOND OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION: Second Officer (French/Swiss Contract)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Support the First Officer for safe & proper navigation of the vessel
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Security (when Captain and/or 1st Officer are off-duty)
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Overall responsibility for safety on board the ship
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Compliance with the guidelines, instructions (nautical manual) and laws
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Co-responsible for the impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and order on board
Operation
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When securing the ship, take the lead for safe mooring
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Secure the gangway
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Manage sundeck according to safety needs and guests' expectations
Administration, communication
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Service record books
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To register the logbook properly
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To manage the inventory and order of paint / material / detergent
Additional Duties
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Conduct frequently scheduled ship inspections
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Regular checks of mooring lines’ and wires’ condition on a weekly basis
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Ensure crew is wearing personal protective equipment - life jacket, safety shoes, safety helmet
YOUR PROFILE
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At least 2 years professional experience as a Sailor
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Interested in further education (eg. certificate extension, language skills)
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Independent and flexible
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Decisive and assertive
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Strong team worker and able to motivate the crew
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Shows ambition and initiative; perseverant
Depending in which geographical area you are eligible to sail you need to fulfill the following obligatory requirements:
Rhine
- Rhine license km 1’000 – 688 (Amsterdam – Cologne)
- Radar
- VHF
- Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
- Languages: German and English (mandatory), Dutch and French are an asset
Danube
- Any Danube license
- Radar
- VHF
- Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
- Languages: German and English (mandatory), Russian is an asset
France
- Longeur illimitée
- Radar
- VHF
- Safety Expert (expert)
- Languages: French and English (mandatory), German is an asset
Superiors: Captain / 1st Officer when Captain is off-duty
2nd Officer gives instructions to: Ship's crew (Sailor, Trainee)
Co-operation with:
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Captain
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First Officer
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Engineer
Representation by Sailor