Chief Mate DP

Job Description

Job Description: Chief Mate DP

Location:  Global

About Ogenus Offshore

Ogenus Offshore is a manpower company based in the UK and Greece, providing skilled personnel to the energy sector. We support our clients with workforce solutions for offshore and onshore projects worldwide. This position is being offered on behalf of one of our trusted clients.

The Role

• Responsible for the safety and security of the ship, oversee the deck department and report to the Master, operate on a seagoing ship of 3.000 gross tonnage or more, and able to operate, according with Company Procedures, any DP Vessel as well as DP control station
• Be the second in charge of the Master DP and collaborate with him in the definition and execution of the navigation plans
• Assist the Master DP in the safe and efficient General vessel's conduction
• Act as the Vessel Safety Officer, as defined by SOLAS regulations and Company HSES procedures. Act as the Ship Security Officer, as per ISPS Code, whenever required.
• Whenever required, act as BS (barge supervisor) or BCO (ballast control operator) as defined in IMO resolution A. 1079 (28)

Key Responsibilities

• Report to Master DP, keep watching the Bridge and direct the officers and deck personnel, ensuring that operate with discipline and efficiency according to Company requirements, State, Class, Flag, ISM, ISPS, MLC2006, SOLAS, MARPOL, relevant statutory and client requirements
• Act on behalf of the Master DP to ensure that all the crew respect the company policies and standing order
• Assist the Master DP during navigation, manoeuvring and operative phases; monitor the correct operation of DP system if required, as per Company procedure
• Propose to the Master DP to review the operation manual depending on changes to equipment or standard operating procedures
• Report to the Master DP unsafe acts/conditions and other issues with implications for safe operation, marine environment and navigability in compliance with HSES procedures
• Carry out stability and lifting calculations prior to allowing any ballasting, considering if trim, stability and stress of the vessel are within the maximum limit allowed, in accordance with international Rules (Conventions; coordinate movements of cranes and ballasting of the vessel
• Maintain garbage treatment and record according to Administration rules (flag, local and international) and company policy
• Liaise with Master DP for maintain cargo gear certifications and lifting equipment
• Monitoring trim/heel and the ROV launching operation if required
• Compile reports as per Company procedures; ensure implementation of the permit to work system and relevant isolation and confined space; oversee implementation of all elements of Ship Security Plan and arrange regular safety drills as per Company procedures and Master DP instructions
• Liaise closely with other departments on matters concerning the Company SMS
• Apply and follow the on board training and drill programme in due time as directed by Company, SOLAS/relevant requirements and Master's instructions
• Responsible for the Deck Officer and Deck Ratings familiarization Authority
• Take command of the vessel in the event of the Master DP being unable to continue in command for as long as that condition persists
• Have the responsibility of safe working practices and propose changes to the SMS
• Issue instructions and orders to Deck Officers and Deck Crew
• Support the Master DP with reference to Marine related QMS Tasks based on received instructions
• Be responsible for Lifting/Rigging Certification System management and updating based on applicable certification scheme
• Be the focal point for Class Inspector during Annual Certification Activity
• Be responsible/coordinate competent personnel during six month internal certification checks
• Be responsible for Pad Eyes Certification/Mapping/Traceability requirements on board the vessel, in cooperation with Field Engineers as applicable Coordinate with ASSET Project QCC during Vessel Maintenance activities with reference to specification tasks as applicable
• Report to Master, ensure compliance with the radio watchkeeping requirements of SOLAS and GMDSS regulations
• Maintain a continuous watch on the dedicated distress, urgency and safety communications , receive weather forecast bulletins and meteorological warnings and other Maritime Safety Information, inform the Master as soon as a distress, urgency or safety communication is received

What We’re Looking For

• STCW required certificates, National CoC Reg. II/2 and endorsement
• Completion of all training and certifications as described in the Training Matrix
• Dynamic Position Training as per Company DP Procedure
• MOU stability course (where applicable)
• Minimum three (3) Years as Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch DP (Expert Seniority)
• A minimum experience of One (1) year on off-shore activity unless a defined rank of Master DP had been previously covered on board merchant marine vessels
• Handling computerized control systems
• Experience onboard vessels working in Slay as Chief Mate DP