Mate (Ferry) – Shetland Islands

I am looking for a Mate to work on ferries in the Shetland Islands. This is a permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• The carrying out of watchkeeping duties to the requirements of the Master;
• The regular testing of critical navigational systems and stand-by systems and the recording of such tests;
• Ensuring proper stability, trim and draft conditions at all times;
• The safe loading & discharging of cargo, passengers, stores, fresh water, sewage and ballast water, ensuring appropriate capacity consistent with safe, legal and efficient operations;
• Perform Customer Care duties in respect of passenger comfort, service information and safety related information / instructions. Updating Customer Information services as required.
• Ensuring that the vessel’s exterior and decks are kept clean & tidy and that all gear not in use is kept stowed away;
• Ensuring that daily checks are made of ballast, void space and hull compartment soundings. Where approved remote tank level indicating systems are fitted, these may be used as a daily check, however a manual check should be made once per week, where possible;
• The supervision and recording of maintenance work and repair work carried out in the deck department;
• When so appointed, to carry out the functions of Safety Officer for the vessel;
• Ensuring that personnel under their command have a proper understanding of the safe operation of equipment, machinery and electrical systems they are required to use in the course of their duties;
• Ensuring that workers under their command have a proper understanding of the contents of applicable risk assessments and that appropriate personal protective equipment is used;
• The Security of revenue and tickets, both onboard and en-route to local banking facilities. They may delegate the handling of money & tickets to a deckhand, but will remain ultimately responsible to ensure that secure methods of handling are in place;
• The security of terminal ramp huts and storerooms;
• The counting of passengers as required in Fleet Regulations;
• Liaison with the vessel’s Engineer with respect to:
  • Vessel maintenance, inspection & defects
  • Dry-dock work lists
  • Safety equipment and housekeeping
  • Management & supervision of Deckhands
  • Testing of critical ship systems and equipment
  • Loading of fuel, stores, fresh water, etc and the discharge of waste oil and sewage
  • Planning & conduct of Drills and on-board training

Requirements:

• STCW Reg II/3 OOW<3000t or greater
• ENG1 Medical
• Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats (STCW A-VI/2-1) or equivalent
• Good communication skills with command of a small crew or team
• Previous experience on ferries would be advantageous

Applicants must be living within a commutable distance as no relocation package is offered. Applicants must also have an existing right to live and work in the UK.

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