Grade 3 & 4 Deck Officers

• Experience in Navigational duties
• Have knowledge of SAMSA requirements for fishing vessels.
• Assist with watch keeping and lookout duties
• Responsible for onboard Safety reports, inspections, and awareness
• To assist with all trawling operations on
• Have experience of deck rigging and operations
• To assist with repairs to fishing gear when requested
   

JOB DIMENSION:       

• Assist with bridge watch keeping
• Have good understanding of SAMSA regulations
• Assist with shooting and hauling of fishing gear
• Have experience of Repair fishing nets and splice warp wires & ropes when required
• Assist with factory operations when instructed to do so or during periods of heavy fishing
• Have good understanding of all other deck activities, i.e. cleaning, painting, crane operation, rigging as well as watch keeping duties whilst the vessel is in port
   

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• In possession of a SAMSA Deck officer qualification (COC)
• Proof of Seafarer Medical Certificate with no limitations
• Minimum 2 years’ experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Interpersonal skills
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to work with wire, rope and nets
• Crane & winch operation
• Watch keeping & Navigational knowledge