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Deck Watch Officer

Auto-translated from Portuguese · original: Oficial de Quarto de Convés

9/80 ScheduleOnsite · Macaé, Brazil

We are looking for a Deck Watch Officer to join our fleet in Brazil, which is in full expansion.

You will have the opportunity to work on a fleet of modern vessels with high technological capacity, and to take part in dynamic and highly complex operations, such as:

  • Handling anchors and launching torpedoes on AHTS vessels;
  • Inspection, maintenance, subsea construction and saturation diving on RSV, CSV, DSV and MPSV vessels;
  • Launching flexible lines on PLSV vessels.

We are seeking professionals who bring expertise in vessel manoeuvrability, planning, and organisation in carrying out tasks, clear and objective communication, with a focus on safety, operational efficiency and technical excellence.

Location:

This is an offshore position on board one of the vessels in our fleet on a 28x28 rotation.

Who we are:

DOF is one of the leading providers of integrated marine and subsea services for the global offshore energy market. We combine expertise, assets and technology to carry out integrated subsea and offshore operations safely and reliably — always.

With a multinational team of approximately 6,000 people and the world's largest fleet of Construction Support Vessels (CSVs) and high-standard Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels (AHTS), we support our partners with global reach, scale and industry-leading capability. Our operational centres and business units are located in Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, the USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola and Australia.

At DOF, you join a trusted global organisation where safety, teamwork and integrity come first. We offer career growth, continuous development and a culture that values inclusion, recognition and connection.

We value the right person for the role based on genuine alignment with our culture and purpose. We know that many people do not apply if they do not meet 100% of the requirements — and we want to change that.

Building a diverse, inclusive and positive environment is a priority for us. This position is also open to people with disabilities (PwD).

Diversity expands our access to the best talent — there are no limits for those who have passion for what they do.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Comply with and enforce the "Master's Standing Orders";
  • If you are the most senior officer, replace the Chief Officer in all of his legal absences;
  • On joining, assist in checking crew documentation in accordance with the legislation in force;
  • Conduct a safe navigational watch, using the available equipment and informing the Master of any abnormality that may affect navigational safety;
  • Ensure that all relevant information is handed over during the watch handover;
  • Follow up on non-conformities within the management system;
  • Monitor activities on board, ensuring compliance with the group's safety policy;
  • In the absence or incapacity of the Safety Officer on board, ensure that safety tools are carried out, such as Work Permits, Toolbox Talks, JSA, etc. To do this, request assistance from the Chief Officer / Master whenever necessary;
  • Keep the Navigation Log, Azimuth Book and other records required by current regulations;
  • Plan a passage and determine the position of the vessel;
  • Assist with vessel manoeuvres when requested by the Master;
  • Be responsible for all emergency signalling equipment, such as flags, pyrotechnics, lamps, torches, etc., as well as navigation equipment;
  • Identify and respond to a distress signal, immediately informing the Master;
  • Be responsible for the inventory, distribution in accordance with the emergency plan, and maintenance of all safety and life-saving equipment;
  • Stay informed about new rules and regulations governing your activity;
  • Keep all charts and nautical publications up to date;
  • Stay informed about the client's contractual terms and contingency system;
  • Maintain the organisation of the bridge;
  • Record crew and passengers on the vessel, and keep personnel lists on board up to date;
  • Control consumables for the bridge, safety and life-saving equipment, and request repair, replacement or substitution of parts or equipment through the Chief Officer;
  • Present the vessel to new crew, passengers or visitors, carrying out safety familiarisation;
  • Train nautical trainees and interns on board;
  • Prepare documentation for port clearance;
  • Be familiar with access control at the different security levels, assisting the Ship Security Officer with surveillance in port;
  • Monitor loading and unloading, stowage and care of deck cargo during navigation;
  • When designated, operate the vessel's dynamic positioning system, maintaining position monitoring and carrying out manoeuvres;
  • Manage the initial stage of a dynamic positioning failure and assist the Master in emergency situations;
  • Monitor weather forecasts daily, informing the Master of bad weather warnings, emergency communications received from other vessels, etc.;
  • Inform the Chief Officer of any defect that prevents radiocommunication service;
  • Keep the Radio Log daily in accordance with current legislation;
  • Carry out and oversee inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the maintenance programme, as requested by the Chief Officer;
  • Assist in monitoring the validity of certificates for equipment under your responsibility;
  • Attend inspections, surveys and maintenance services by subcontractors on equipment under your responsibility;
  • Implement actions and procedures to comply with the pollution prevention and combat plan adopted on board;
  • Check that your "Maritime Health Certificate" is valid and ensure it is renewed before expiry;
  • Take part in integrated deck operations;
  • Work carefully and skilfully, using the necessary PPE to perform your duties safely and requiring others involved to use it;
  • Know your role and the others described in the emergency muster list of the vessel;
  • Take part in risk assessments before operations begin.

Your responsibility is to perform your tasks punctually and within the company's quality standards.

  • Higher education as Bachelor of Nautical Science and/or completion of a merchant marine officer training course. STCW II/1

  • Competence at all times in accordance with STCW II/1 (2ON)

  • Full DP certificate;

  • Certificates: EROG, EARP, TBS-1, EOPN, ECIA, ESPM, ESCM, EPOL and EGPO

  • Experience as Deck Watch Officer on AHTS, RSV, MPSV or PLSV vessels.

  • Advanced English;

  • Health plan

  • Dental plan

  • Life insurance

  • Wellhub

  • Meal allowance

  • Transport allowance for embarkation/disembarkation

  • Psychological support programme

  • Private pension plan

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