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Chief Officer - ERRV
Chief Officer, ERRV Fleet (Vacancy)
About the Role
The company is seeking a Chief Officer for its ERRV (Emergency Response Response Vessel) fleet.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Officer ensures deck operations and compliance, deputising for the Master where required. Key duties include:
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Deputising the Master
- Acting as temporary vessel commander if the Master is unavailable.
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Deck Department Leadership
- Overseeing the safe and efficient running of the Deck Department, (though delegation may be permitted on certain ship types).
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Watch & Navigation
- Responsible for safe navigation during assigned working hours.
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Crew Management
- Assigning duties and authorised tasks to supporting crew members.
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Marine Safety & Equipment
- Maintaining all marine safety equipment.
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Fire Safety Coordination
- Leading onboard firefighting response and directing all relevant internal firefighting activities.
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Inspections & Incident Reporting
- Conducting routine vessel inspections as per the Safety Inspection Programme.
- Reporting any defects to the Chief Engineer.
- Investigating accidents, incidents or near misses.
- Preparing detailed reports to the Master for onward submission to the QHSE Department.
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Safety Roles Beyond Regulation
- Acting as a Shipboard Safety Officer on ERRVs; depending on operations, other delegated officers may fulfil the role on other vessels.
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Policy Implementation
- Actively promoting and advancing the company’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Policy.
- Ensuring string inter-departmental communication, maintaining professional collaboration.
Competitive Benefits
The position includes:
- Competitive salary
- Four-weeks-on / three-weeks-off rotation
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
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