Chief Mate/Officer

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)