Second Officer

The main function of the job 

  • onboard management of the navigation charts
  • officer of the watch
  • assist in deck operations

Qualifications 

  • OOW Deck STCW certificate II/2 or above
  • Sea survival certificate
  • Fire Fighting certificate
  • ENG1 medical certificate

Specialist training 

  • in compliance with company procedures
  • SOLAS/MARPOL & IMO requirements
  • sea survival 
  • fire fighting

Aptitude required

  • proficiency in steering of survey lines
  • good communication skills
  • ability to work within a team and to mix with people from a wide and varies background is essential
  • you need a minimum of 5 GCSEs; strong Maths skills are advantageous

POSSIBLE PATHWAYS INTO THIS JOB

East Coast College, Lowestoft: Merchant Navy Deck Cadet Programme

Merchant Navy Deck Cadet Programme – East Coast College

Southampton Solent University: Deck Cadet Foundation Degree Programme

Deck cadet foundation degree | Deck training | Warsash Maritime (solent.ac.uk)