What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tanker Third Mate position at OSG Ship Management?
Our vision is to be the most respected energy transportation company in the Jones Act trade. Central to our vision is providing incident-free transportation services while protecting our crews, vessels, and the environment. We achieve this by staying focused on providing safe, efficient, and reliable transportation to customers; ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance throughout our organization, with a goal of zero incidents and zero spills or releases to the environment; maximizing long term value for shareholders and stakeholders; and creating a safe and rewarding work environment for our employees.
The Third Officer is responsible for:
· Compliance with the Company’s MS requirements related to the position;
· The safekeeping of a navigation watch when the vessel is at sea or as delegated by the Master;
· At sea, outside his watch, the maintenance and upkeep of deck and engine room, life-saving, fire-fighting and safety equipment, with particular emphasis to the following
All safety equipment is positioned according to the ship-approved Safety Plan;
o All lifeboats and associated equipment, including life rafts, are maintained to the Company’s standard;
o Expiry and renewal dates are noted, logged, and acted upon when due;
o Fire extinguishers are maintained, tested and kept charged at all times. Fire extinguishers that have been discharged will be recharged promptly.
· Updating of Muster Lists, Station Bills and individuals’ Station Bills / Bunk Cards
as instructed by the Master.
· The assisting of 2nd Officer with chart and publication corrections as designated by the Master.
The Third Officer shall co-operate with Master in maintaining an environment that is safe and without risk to health in accordance with the objectives of the Company’s Health Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
The Third Officer must also have a working knowledge of the requirements in the Company’s VRP, SMPEP, Waste Management guidelines, Ballast Water Management Plan and Vessel Security Plan.
OSG is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.