Damen Song Cam Shipyard Co., Ltd

Activities

Sea trials

- Participating at sea trials as chief officer/mate on board, supporting a foreign Trials Captain, but also during delivery trips of the vessels to a transport ship

- Is responsible for the safe piloting and navigation of the vessel from Yard to sea trials location, in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the local port authorities of Hai Phong

- Has GMDSS responsibilities such as contacting port authorities for safe passage and guidance while sailing on the river

- In absence of a foreign Captain, he can also do mooring/berthing and anchoring of the vessels himself

- At the sea trials location, he supervises and coordinates activities of the crew on deck when connecting towlines for bollard pull or for winch testing, as directed by the Master

- He is overall in charge of safety on deck for the crew members

- Chief mate is assigned person to keep communication with the Captain of support trial vessel (Song Cam 5) to make sure a safe trial area & other activities.

- Operation of deck equipment when needed

Harbor activities

- Taking part in ship handling and movements of vessels from one location to another, ensuring proper mooring to the berths

- Instructing the crew members participating at trials, basics such as: deck handling operations, fire-fighting, lifeboat launching, and/or other training as applicable

- Ensures the vessels are ready to leave for sea trials, takes measures for proper fastening of the deck machinery and loads

- Checks if the right tools and equipment is present on board as required for deck handling of towing ropes during trials

- Support commissioning engineer during fuel bunkering in the jetty

- Inspection and maintenance of sea trial equipment before & after each trial, such as load cells, Noise & Vib. measurement instruments, sea trial tool boxes, trial ropes, life rafts, …

- Maintenance of lay-up vessels by manoeuvring the vessel in the DSCS water area.

- Training & practicing the emergency drills regularly for trial crews.

Observing rules

Observing the company- and work regulations (including quality, safety, and environment)

Expertise/Knowledge

To be familiar and capable of operating the vessel’s GMDSS and other radio and navigational equipment

Leadership

Able to coordinate and deliver right instructions to deck crew members

Communication

Able to read and communicate in English language, in order to use nautical charts, to understand weather and safety messages, communicate with other ships and coast stations, and to be able to work with a multi-lingual crew

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

VIMARU education

Completed maritime university studies, engine operation course or specialty studies on mechanical engineering

Valid Seaman’s Book

Experience

Minimum three (5) years of seagoing experience

Sailing experience or working on ships as chief mate/officer

Tugboats operations experience (ASD’s represents an advantage)

13 ~ 14 month salary & Other bonus as company policy
Training locally and oversea
Summer trip. European styled friendly and professional working environment