OFFSHORE PERSONNEL – CADET – DECK

Africa Personnel Services, on behalf of its client, is looking for an Offshore Personnel Deck in the oil and gas industry. The Offshore Personnel Cadet - Deck main objective is to complete the prescribed sea-time and training requirements—as documented in a Training Record Book (TRB)—under the supervision of senior Deck Officers (Chief Officer, Second Officer) and the Master, to eventually obtain the internationally recognized Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW).

⚓Core Responsibilities

1. Navigation and Bridge Watchkeeping

The core training focuses on safe navigation, which is critical in the often confined and dynamic waters of offshore operations.

• Watchkeeping: Performing lookout duties on the bridge under the supervision of a certified officer.
• Navigational Aid Operation: Learning to use and monitor navigational equipment like Radar, GPS, Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), and the Automatic Identification System (AIS).
• Voyage Planning: Assisting in passage planning, correcting and updating nautical charts and publications.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining the ship's logbook, recording navigational data, weather conditions, and operational events.
• Specialized Maneuvers: Observing and assisting with vessel maneuvers unique to offshore operations, such as Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations, approaching platforms, and crew transfers.

1. Deck and Maintenance Operations

Practical experience in the daily running and upkeep of the vessel and its deck machinery.

• Mooring/Anchoring: Assisting with the preparation and execution of mooring and unmooring operations.
• General Deck Work: Participating in deck maintenance tasks such as chipping, painting, washing, and cleaning to preserve the vessel's structure.
• Cargo & Ballast: Learning cargo handling procedures (loading, unloading, and securing) and assisting in tank soundings and ballast water management for vessel stability, particularly important for specialized offshore cargo.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assisting with the routine maintenance and checks of deck machinery, including winches, cranes, and specialized offshore equipment.

1. Safety, Security, and Emergency Response

Ensuring the vessel is prepared for any eventuality and adhering to strict maritime regulations.

• Safety Drills: Active participation in all safety drills, including fire-fighting, abandon ship, and man overboard.
• Safety Equipment Inspection: Assisting the officers in the routine inspection and maintenance of Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire-Fighting Appliances (FFA) to ensure full readiness.
• Security Watch: Performing security duties as per the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, such as gangway watch and monitoring access.
• Regulatory Compliance: Becoming familiar with and adhering to International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions like SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and MARPOL (Marine Pollution).

1. Training and Administration

• Training Record Book (TRB): Diligently completing and documenting all required training tasks and practical experience in the official TRB.
• Administrative Support: Assisting the Chief Officer with various administrative tasks, paperwork, and documentation relevant to the vessel and crew.
• Learning: Proactively seeking knowledge and guidance from all crew members to build a comprehensive understanding of all shipboard operations.

1. Cargo and Port Work

• Cargo Operations: Assisting with the loading, discharging, and securing of cargo, which is critical on offshore vessels handling supplies for rigs or other platforms. This includes checking lashing gear and monitoring cargo placement.
• Documentation: Assisting the Chief Officer with administrative tasks related to cargo and port operations, such as preparing declarations and records.

This role is a mandatory part of the training to gain the required Certificate of Competency (CoC).

• Diploma in Maritime Navigation
• Qualified Deck Rating
• Basic Safety and Familiarisation
• Advanced First Aid
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Proficiency In Survival Craft (PISC)
• Seamans Book
• Seafarer (STCW) Medical

Must be a Namibian Citizen