Chief Mate

Chief Mate Work Location: Worldwide Project/ Vessel: Various Offshore Vessels MISSION

1. Responsible for the safety and security of the ship, oversee the deck department and report to the Master, operate on a seagoing ship of 3,000 gross tonnage or more, and able to operate, according to Company Procedures, any NOT DP vessels.
2. Be the second in charge of the Master and collaborate with him in the definition and execution of the navigation plans.
3. Assist the Master in the safe and efficient General vessel's conduction.
4. Act as the Vessel Safety Officer, as defined by SOLAS regulations and Company HSES procedures.
5. Act as the Ship Security Officer, as per ISPS Code, whenever required.
6. Whenever required, act as BS (barge supervisor) or BCO (ballast control operator) as defined in IMO resolution A. 1079 (28).

1. Report to Master, keep watch on the Bridge and direct the officers and deck personnel, ensuring that they operate with discipline and efficiency according to Company requirements, State, Class, Flag, ISM, ISPS, MLC2006, SOLAS, MARPOL, relevant statutory and client requirements.
2. Act on behalf of the Master to ensure that all the crew respect the company policies and standing orders.
3. Assist the Master during navigation, manoeuvring and operative phases as per Company procedure.
4. Propose to the Master to review the operation manual depending on changes to equipment or standard operating procedures.
5. Report to the Master unsafe acts/conditions and other issues with implications for safe operation, marine environment and navigability in compliance with HSES procedures.
6. Carry out stability and lifting calculations prior to allowing any ballasting, considering if trim, stability and stress of the vessel are within the maximum limit allowed, in accordance with international Rules (Conventions); coordinate movements of cranes and ballasting of the vessel.
7. Maintain garbage treatment and record according to Administration rules (flag, local and international) and company policy.
8. Liaise with Master to maintain cargo gear certifications and lifting equipment.
9. Monitor trim/heel and the ROV launching operation if required.
10. Compile reports as per Company procedures; ensure implementation of the permit to work system and relevant isolation and confined space; oversee implementation of all elements of Ship Security Plan and arrange regular safety drills as per Company procedures and Master instructions.
11. Liaise closely with other departments on matters concerning the Company SMS.
12. Apply and follow the on board training and drill programme in due time as directed by Company, SOLAS/relevant requirements and Master's instructions.
13. Responsible for the Deck Officer and Deck Ratings familiarization Authority.
14. Take command of the vessel in the event of the Master being unable to continue in command for as long as that condition persists.
15. Have the responsibility for safe working practices and propose changes to the SMS.
16. Issue instructions and orders to Deck Officers and Deck Crew.
17. Support the Vessel Master with reference to Marine related QMS Tasks based on received instructions.
18. Be responsible for Lifting/Rigging Certification System management and updating based on applicable certification scheme.
19. Be the focal point for Class Inspector during Annual Certification Activity.
20. Be responsible/coordinate competent personnel during six month internal certification checks.
21. Be responsible for Pad Eyes Certification/Mapping/Traceability requirements on board the vessel, in cooperation with Field Engineers as applicable.
22. Coordinate with ASSET Project QCC during Vessel Maintenance activities with reference to specification tasks as applicable.
23. Report to Master, ensure compliance with the radio watchkeeping requirements of SOLAS and GMDSS regulations.
24. Maintain a continuous watch on the dedicated distress, urgency and safety communications, receive weather forecast bulletins and meteorological warnings and other Maritime Safety Information, inform the Master as soon as a distress, urgency or safety communication is received.

1. STCW required certificates, National CoC Reg. II/2 and endorsement.
2. Completion of all training and certifications as described in the Training Matrix.
3. MOU stability course (where applicable).

1. Minimum three (3) Years as Officer in Charge for Navigational Watch (Expert Seniority).
2. A minimum experience of one (1) year on offshore activity unless a defined rank of Master had been previously covered on board merchant marine vessels.
3. Handling computerized control systems.

1. STCW Certificate of competency II/2
2. STCW Personal survival techniques A-VI/1-1
3. STCW Fire prevention and firefighting A-VI/1-2
4. STCW Elementary first aid A-VI/1-3
5. STCW Personal safety & social responsibilities A-VI/1-4
6. STCW Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boat (other than fast rescue boat) A-VI/2-1
7. STCW Fast rescue boat A-VI/2-2
8. STCW Advanced firefighting A-VI/3
9. STCW Medical care A-VI/4-2
10. STCW GMDSS A-IV/2
11. STCW ECDIS generic training tables A-II/1, A/II-2
12. STCW ECDIS ship specific equipment training tables A-II/1, A/II-2
13. STCW Radar Reg A-II/1
14. STCW ARPA Reg A-II/1 - A-II/2
15. STCW Radar ARPA - Bridge teamwork A-II/2
16. STCW Polar code basic training A-V/4-1
17. STCW Polar code advanced training A-V/4-2
18. STCW Ship security officer A-VI/5
19. STCW Leadership & teamwork (bridge) A-II/1 - AII/2
20. SOLAS Chapter III 19.3.3.8 (Marine Evacuation System)
21. OPITO H2S awareness course
22. OPITO Basic offshore safety & emergency training / FOET + OLF supplement
23. OPITO Helideck radio operator
24. OPITO Dangerous goods by air (CAA)
25. OPITO Helideck operation initial training (HO IT)
26. OPITO HDA helideck emergency response team member
27. OPITO HLO helideck emergency response team leader (HERTL)
28. OPITO HLO & helideck emergency response team leader further training (HLO & HERTL FT)