Description
The Third Officer is
responsible for:
· Compliance with the Company’s MS requirements related to the
position;
· The safekeeping of a navigation watch when the vessel is at sea or
as delegated by the Master;
· At sea, outside his watch, the maintenance and upkeep of deck and
engine room, life-saving, fire-fighting and safety equipment, with particular
emphasis to the following
All safety equipment is positioned according to the ship-approved
Safety Plan;
o All lifeboats and associated equipment, including life rafts, are
maintained to the Company’s standard;
o Expiry and renewal dates are noted, logged, and acted upon when
due;
o Fire extinguishers are maintained, tested and kept charged at all
times. Fire extinguishers that have been discharged will be recharged
promptly.
· Updating of Muster Lists, Station Bills and individuals’ Station Bills / Bunk Cards
as instructed by the Master.
· The assisting of 2nd Officer with chart and publication corrections as designated by the Master.
The Third Officer shall co-operate with Master in maintaining an environment that is safe and without risk to health in accordance with the objectives of the Company’s Health Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
The Third Officer must also have a working knowledge of the requirements in the Company’s VRP, SMPEP, Waste Management guidelines, Ballast Water Management Plan and Vessel Security Plan.
OSG is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.