Damen Song Cam Shipyard Co., Ltd

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About Us

Damen Song Cam Shipyard as part of Damen Group is engineering, outfitting, commissioning and delivering

various Damen standard ship types.

The commissioning and sea trials department is part of the Production Department of Damen Song Cam

Shipyard, and is responsible for the verification and start-up of ship systems to secure good operation of all

installations on board, managing the sea trials as well as the lay-up activities of stock ships

The role

The trial Captain is a main person to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including safe

navigation when piloting the vessels in local waters, the seaworthiness of the vessels, the safety of the crew,

protection of the environment, and give the command of the vessel during trials

The trial Captain is responsible for the vessel manoeuvre and operations during sea trials or deliveries of

vessels.

He also is responsible for coordination of management/maintenance plan for all trial equipment, emergency

drills, and other supports

Key Accountabilities

• Preparations:
• Preparations of safety and environmental protection policy before
  
  

sailing

• Pay attention to the condition of navigational and safety equipment
• Prepare all needed documents, such as muster list, instructions,… and
  
  

place them on board before sailing.

• Checks if the right tools and equipment is present on board as
  
  

required for deck handling of towing ropes during trials

• Ensures the vessels are ready to leave for sea trials, takes measures for
  
  

proper fastening of the deck machinery and loads

• Sea trials:
• As the Captain during the trials, vessel demonstrations and delivery trips
  
  

of the vessels to a transport ship

• The trial Captain is responsible for the safe navigation, safety of
  
  

personnel, the ship, other properties on board and the environment of

the vessel from the yard to sea trials location, in compliance with

the applicable laws and regulations of the local port authorities of

Hai Phong & Quang Ninh.

• Has GMDSS responsibilities such as contacting port authorities for safe
  
  

passage and guidance while sailing on the river

• Is responsible for the safety meeting before vessel sailing
• Mooring/berthing and anchoring of the vessels
• During sailing & trials, the trial Captain directly gives command and
  
  

coordinates all activities on board. Also in communication with PM in

charge of.

• Is responsible for communication with the support trial vessel (Song
  
  

Cam 5) to make sure a safe trial area & other activities.

• Operation of deck equipment when required
• Making the watch keeping schedule for crews on board in the night
  
  

time, to ensure the security condition, position of vessel during

anchorage, engine working condition,….

• Reporting about the results, happened issues,….. during trials
• Harbor activities:
• Pay attention to the expiry date of the certificates of the officers and
  
  

crew’s certificates of competency

• Taking part in ship handling in the own keel 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. The

emergency drills are carried out regularly for all trial members

• Coordinate the assigned works, preparations for river trials, winch
  
  

trials & sea trials

• Support for vessel docking/launching activity when available.
• Supports during fuel bunkering & propulsion system tests
• Responsible for inspection and maintenance of sea trial equipment
  
  

before & after each trial, such as load cells, Noise & Vib. measurement

instruments, sea trial tool boxes, life rafts, …

• Maintenance & repairing the trial ropes. Report to the commissioning
  
  

manager about the ropes condition in time & investment plan in

advance.

• Maintenance of lay-up vessels
• Vessel familiarisation training for the Client crews as applicable
• Taking part in ERT of the shipyard
• Carrying out the assigned works in other working places
• Observing rules:
• Observing the company- and work regulations (including quality,
  
  

safety, and environment)

• Follow up strictly the regulations of Hai Phong & Quang Ninh port
  
  

authority during sailing & trials

Skills & Experience

• VIMARU education, completed Navigation faculty & having all needed papers for sailing
• Minimum three (3) years of seagoing experience
• Sailing experience or working on ships as chief officer or Captain
• Tugboats operations experience (ASD’s represents an advantage)
  
  

What We Offer

• Modern, professional and safe European working environment
• Attractive salaries and benefits
• Opportunities for development and training
  
  

Other Damen Song Cam does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered.

Recruiter:

Tran Duc Vuong (Trần Đức Vượng)

Email:

[email protected]