The Company currently has a vacancy for a Chief Officer in its ERRV/MRV fleet.
Start date 11th November 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).
Candidates must hold valid OPITO ITSO course.
In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Chief Officer is responsible for the following:
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
In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.