Second Officer

Job Summary:
The Second Officer is a licensed deck officer responsible for navigation watchkeeping, voyage planning support, and maintaining navigational safety equipment onboard a container vessel. The role ensures the vessels safe passage in compliance with international maritime regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stand navigational watches as assigned (usually 12–4 watch)

• Maintain and update nautical charts, publications, and electronic navigation systems (ECDIS)

• Assist with voyage planning and passage monitoring

• Ensure proper operation and testing of navigational and bridge equipment

• Maintain records related to navigation and bridge operations

• Assist with cargo watchkeeping and port operations as required

• Support the Chief Officer in safety management and compliance tasks

• Actively participate in emergency drills and response procedures

• Ensure compliance with COLREGs, SOLAS, and company SMS

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Officer of the Watch (OOW) / Second Officer Certificate of Competency

• STCW certification (including BRM/BTM and ECDIS where applicable)

• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate

• Previous sea time as an OOW preferred

• Strong knowledge of navigation, COLREGs, and bridge procedures

• Good leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

• Ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment

Working Environment:

• Merchant / Container Vessel

• International crew

• Long voyages and rotational contracts