Second Officer
As the Second Officer on board, you’ll play a vital role as the Officer responsible for Navigation, working closely under the guidance of the Master. Your responsibilities will include:
- Keeping a vigilant watch during navigational operations.
- Planning and charting voyages efficiently.
- Ensuring all ENCs, ADPs, E-NPs, navigation charts, and publications are updated and corrected.
- Overseeing the maintenance of navigational equipment and aids to ensure they function effectively.
- Taking care of the upkeep and functionality of GMDSS equipment.
- Supervising cargo operations by maintaining a watchful eye.
- Monitoring ballasting and de-ballasting processes to ensure proper operations.
- Managing the ship’s hospital, medical inventory, and medical logs.
- Assisting the Shipboard Training Officer in guiding and training deck cadets on navigation and watchkeeping duties.
- Handling stationery requisitions, issuing, and maintaining inventory control.
- Acting as the Ship Cyber Security Officer (SCSO) to ensure cyber safety on board.
Listed herein are details of the Task/Equipment, Scope of your duties, And Remarks/Reference.
| Task/ Equipment | Scope | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigational | ||
| Bridge Watch Keeping | In accordance with the relevant Bridge Procedures & ColRegs for the Safe Navigation of the vessel | |
| ENCs/ADPs/e-NPs & Nautical Charts/Pubs | Requisitions/ Inventories / Corrections / Monthly Status | |
| Voyage Planning | Familiarization with Operation / Routine Tests / Checks Maintenance Schedules/ Inventories of Manuals & Spares on board | |
| Radio Communication | ||
| GMDSS Equipment | Routine & Operational Checks/Tests/Recording of the same and Distress Communication | |
| SMS Procedures | ||
| Miscellaneous Shipboard Operations | Quality & Safety Management System. Assist Master in implementing the on board Alcohol Testing Procedures | |
| Familiarization Duties | Familiarization on joining | |
| Drills & Training | Assist in the execution of Drills / Demos of use of various LSA/FFA | |
| Cargo Operations | ||
| Cargo Gear | Routine Inspection & Lubrication of Sheaves/ Wire Ropes/Grabs & associated Loose Gear | |
| Hatch Covers | Opened & closed in accordance with the Loading/Unloading Operation Plan. Check securing arrangements when open/Track ways Drain Channels free of cargo residues prior closing/Hatch Coaming Drain Valves clear and functionalant Shipboard Procedures & Fleet Circulars | |
| Cargo | Loading/Stowage & Discharging in accordance with the Chief Officer’s Instructions/ Cargo appearance/ specifications in accordance with the Shipper’s Declaration | |
| Medical | ||
| Hospitals | Inventory/Requisitions / Inspections/Disposal of Expired Medicines | |
| Ship’s Medical Log | Maintain records of dispersal of Medicines on board & details of ailments | |
| Medical Chest/Locker | Inventory/ Requisitions/ Inspections Renewal of MCIC or Certificate of Inspection (COI) | Security |
| In Port | As per the Security Level of the vessel, adequate measures for Access Control shall be taken by way of the following: a) Frequent Security Patrol rounds to inspect Restricted Areas (Duty AB/SHM or Officer) b) Strict checking at the Gangway Access Point in accordance with the relevant instructions in the Gangway Security Register c)Ensure securing of Restricted Areas & Unauthorized Access Points |
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| At Anchorage At Sea |
In accordance with the SSP & relevant Security Level being maintained on board | |
| Cyber Security | ||
| Cyber Security Risk Management | Carry out Cyber Security Risk Management under the guidance of the Master and CSCO | |
| Cyber Security- Crew Training | Carry out Crew Training & Awareness Programs (Drills/Demos) | Pollution Control (MARPOL) |
| Garbage Management & Disposal | Assist in Garbage Management Control under the supervision of the 2nd Engineer & Master | SMS Procedures |
| Quality & Safety Management | Recommended careful reading of the relevant Shipboard Procedures | |
The Master shall have full authority and responsibility for regulating and assigning Navigational and Cargo Watches and implementing planned maintenance of hull and equipment to achieve best all-round operational efficiency. In this respect, the Master may assign additional responsibilities to the Deck Officers as deemed fit.
