Chief Officer

Rank / Position

Chief Officer

Department

Deck

Reports to

Master

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main requirements:

• Chief Officer (Reg. II/2 Par. 1-2)
• GMDSS Radio Operator (Reg. IV/2)
• Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-2
• Minimum of 3 years total sea time in rank (combined with Master)
• Minimum of 6 years total sea time on board of this tanker type. (combined Master)
• Strong LNG cargo expertise. Preferably LNG and LPG experience
• Strong STS (Ship to ship operation) track record. Preferably under different circumstances (Underway, at anchor, with and without STS Master assistance)
• Cargo hose and LNG bunkering equipment handling expertise/ experience
• Azimuth - Ship Handling expertise
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English Language

Main Responsibilities:

l Compliance with safe working practices

l Safe navigation during watchkeeping

- LNG bunkering/ STS cargo transfer pre-planning

- Ability to review and assessment of bunkering specific cargo documentation like Jpbo, compatibility assessment, optimoor mooring analysis

- Maintenance and setup of LNG bunkering equipment

l Safe and efficient cargo operations and documentation

l General planning of deck maintenance and deck department operations

l Issue and enforcement of appropriate permits to work

l Ship's stress and stability

l Environmental management

l Ballast management

l Garbage management

l Crew training and development

l Crew appraisal process

l Crew welfare

l Crew disciplinary process

l Fresh water supply, quality, consumption and storage

l Coordination of emergency response at the scene of the incident

l Safe launching of lifeboats and rescue boats

l Speaking up if/when unsafe practices or conditions are identified

Monitor:

l Crew compliance with safety and hygiene requirements at all times

l Comply with the Company's SMS, EMS and international standards and regulations

Act as:

l Substitute for the Master when required

l Navigational Watchkeeping Officer / Cargo Watchkeeping Officer

l Ship Safety Officer:

• Ensure implementation of safety policies and practices including familiarization of all crew and Behaviour Based Safety (BBS)
• Ensure operation, maintenance and service of all safety and emergency equipment, such as LSA, FFE and Gas Detection equipment