FIRST DECK OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE
The first Officer is in charge of ship navigation. He/she must ensure a safety conduction of Navigation and Manoeuvrings Operations during a watch.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Makes daily stability calculations;

• Maintains all tank, cofferdam and void spaces;

• Keeps the official ship certificates;

• Keeps and improves, with the Master, the work safety on board;

• Arranges continual training on safety work procedures for all personnel under his direct charge;

• Prepares planned approaches for the Master's approval.


QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)
• Fluent English, oral and written. Any additional language is considered an advantage;

• Certificate of Competency IMO STCW Cap II/2;

• Satisfy the requirements of the laws of the Flag State of the ship regarding health & physical requirements;

• Extensive Successful Experience in a similar position with another Cruise Line;

• Basic Windows based programs knowledge;

• Sound supervisory skills;

• Substantial interpersonal, oral, written communication and negotiation skills;

• Proven ability to work in a harmonious productive team environment, exercising authority, diplomacy, and impartiality;

• A recognised medical certification is required before starting to work onboard.


VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
• USA VISA if in possess