North Star Shipping
Chief Officer - ERRV/MRV
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The Company currently has a vacancy for a Chief Officer in its ERRV/MRV fleet. Start date 3rd August 2026. Permanent contract. 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation.
Suitable candidates require to have worked in a Chief Officer capacity previously and should hold a UK CoC / UK FSE although we would consider non UK candidates who are willing to apply for the UK equivalent certificate of competency (UK FSE).
In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Chief Officer Responsibilities:
- Deputising for Master, in the event of his absence on board.
- The safe navigation of the vessel, during his hours of watch.
- The safe and efficient running of the Deck Department. (This role maybe delegated on certain classes of ship).
- Designating duties to additional crew members.
- Maintenance of all marine safety equipment.
- Coordinating on board firefighting response, and overseeing all internal firefighting activities on board, as and when required.
- Carrying out vessel inspections according to Safety Inspection Programme, and reporting any / all recorded defects to Chief Engineer.
- Investigating any accidents, incidents or near misses and providing an accurate and detailed report to Master (for onward transmissions to the QHSE Department).
- The Chief Mate shall act as Shipboard Safety Officer. (on ERRV other vessels may delegate other officers)
- Actively promoting and progressing the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
- Actively promoting inter-departmental communications
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In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
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