Second Officer for Marella Cruises

Reporting line: Staff Captain
Direct reports: 3rd Officer (Safety), 3rd Officer (Navigation)
Department: Deck
Qualifications: as per C601D (Marella Cruises) Training & Certification Matrix
Joining date 5th of February/2026 , Contract 3 months On / 2 months Off

Key Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

2nd Officer (Safety)-
In addition to those normal duties as outlined in the V.Ships VMS, the Second Officer (Safety) is responsible for:
· Being the Bridge Watch Keeper as required by the Bridge Operations Manual and Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
· Carrying out lifting appliances and wires inspections and maintenance
· Carrying out safety equipment maintenance and inspections as required by the PMS
· Monthly LSA checks according to PMS instruction, reporting any defects within the unplanned maintenance section of the PMS and bringing to the attention of the Ship’s Statutory Safety Officer
· Preparing weekly summary of checks and planned work for Safety Officer
· Preparing monthly summary of all checklists for Safety Officer
· Supporting Safety Officer during passenger and crew drills
· Supporting in Lifeboat training and lowering
· Inventory and PMS maintenance related to safety
· Conducting safety trainings when Safety Officer is indisposed
· Maintaining and inspecting LSA deck equipment
· Maintaining the working area clean, safe, and handling tools and equipment with care
· Participating in emergency drills and responding to actual emergencies as per the Muster List
· Adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work activities
· Adhering to and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives
· Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that.


2nd Officer (Navigation)-
In addition to those normal duties as outlined in the V.Ships VMS, the Second Officer (Navigation) is responsible for:
· Being the Bridge Watch Keeper as required by the Bridge Operations Manual and Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
· Responsible for the standards of Bridge Procedures and watch keeping, reporting any deficiencies to the Staff Captain and to the Master
· Preparing and delivering the Itinerary / Voyage Briefing
· Coordinating all Charts, Nav Warnings, Notices to Mariners, T&P’s, Publications, Sailing Directions and ECDIS
· Keeping the Master informed of the navigational progress of the voyage, weather forecast and they keep the Master apprised of all other matters relevant to the navigation of the ship
· Being operationally reliable for all instruments used for Navigation, working in close cooperation with the Chief Electrician and ETO and report any defects directly to the Master without fail
· Understudying the Safety Officer in their role as Statutory Safety Officer
· Coordinating and maintaining the Deck Log Book and Official Log Book.
· Maintaining the working area clean, safe, and handling tools and equipment with care
· Participating in emergency drills and responding to actual emergencies as per the Muster List
· Adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work activities
· Adhering to and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives
· Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that.

Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities:

· Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.

· Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.

· Ensure any direct reports are line managed effectively in accordance with Marella and V.Ships Leisure appraisal policies

· Ensure accessibility to direct reports and support individual’s needs, sourcing advice and reporting matters of a personal nature confidentially to the Head of Department where necessary.

· Other shipboard tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.

· Attending trainings and office visits arranged by V.Ships Leisure where possible

About Marella Cruises

With almost 30 years of sailing experience under our belts, Marella Cruises are well-established as the UK’s third biggest cruise line. They sail to over 100 destinations around the world, including Bridgetown, Corsica, and Santorini. Every year, Marella Cruises take over 300,000 customers away across the shining seas.

As the world’s only vertically integrated cruise line, they combine their cruising expertise with all the experience of TUI. This means their customers can trust us to be with them every step of the way. Onboard, they offer All Inclusive sailings as standard. This includes everything from flights, luggage, transfers, meals, drinks, tips and service charges. Plus their guests are guaranteed a friendly welcome. They remember their name as well as their favourite drink. Plus, they pride ourselves on featuring fewer days at sea.