Third Officer
As the Third Officer on board, you’ll work under the guidance of the Master and Chief Officer to support shipboard duties and operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Keeping a navigational watch to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Assisting the Second Officer with correcting and maintaining the inventory of navigational charts and publications.
- Supporting the Second Officer in maintaining navigational and GMDSS equipment.
- Managing the maintenance and inventory of all life-saving and fire-fighting appliances on board.
- Supervising cargo operations and monitoring ballasting and de-ballasting processes.
- Overseeing garbage management under the Second Engineer’s guidance.
- Assisting with pollution prevention duties under the Chief Officer and Second Engineer’s supervision.
- Promoting safe working practices on board as a Safety Representative, guided by the Safety Officer (Second Engineer).
- Helping the Shipboard Training Officer train deck cadets on the use and upkeep of life-saving and fire-fighting appliances as the Safety Equipment Officer.
- Managing inventory, accounting for the Officer’s Club, and handling bond control, including indenting, inventory, and record-keeping.
- Coordinating cash disbursements and allotments for the Master’s disbursement.
- Assisting with port documentation tasks to ensure smooth operations during port calls.
Listed herein are Tasks/equipment, Scope of duty 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 | |
| Navigational Publications | Requisitions/ Inventories /Corrections / Monthly Status | |
| Voyage Planning | Assist the Second Officer in preparation of the same | |
| Navigational Equipment | Familiarization with Operation / Routine Tests / Checks Assist Second Officer with Maintenance Schedules / Inventories of Manuals & Spares on board | |
| Radio Communication Equipment | ||
| GMDSS Equipment | Routine & Operational Checks/Tests & Recording of the same in GMDSS Log (Distress Communication) | |
| 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 / proper securing for sea once a hold is completed | |
| Cargo | Loading/Stowage/Discharging/ Trimming/ Securing in accordance with the Chief Officer’s Instructions. Ensure Cargo appearance & & specifications are in accordance with the Shipper’s Declaration | |
| Safety | ||
| LSA & FFA | Inventories/ Requisitions/Routine Inspections/Operational Checks/ Monthly Status of LSA & FFA o/b | |
| Familiarization Duties | Familiarization upon joining and of Junior Officers & Ratings | |
| Drills & Training | Execution of Drills/ Demos of use of various LSA/FFA | Security |
| In Port | Access Control in accordance with the Security Level being maintained, 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 | |
| At Sea | In accordance with the SSP & relevant MarSec Level being maintained | |
| At Anchorage | In accordance with the SSP & relevant MarSec Level being maintained | |
| SMS Procedures | ||
| Quality & Safety Management | Recommended careful reading of the relevant Shipboard Procedures | MARPOL |
| Garbage Management Plan | Execute the Garbage Management Plan under the supervision of the 2nd Engineer & Master | |
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.
