Second Officer

The Second Officer is a licensed deck officer responsible for navigation watchkeeping, voyage planning support, and maintaining navigational safety equipment onboard a container vessel. The role ensures the vessels safe passage in compliance with international maritime regulations and company procedures.

• Stand navigational watches as assigned (usually 12-4 watch)
• Maintain and update nautical charts, publications, and electronic navigation systems (ECDIS)
• Assist with voyage planning and passage monitoring
• Ensure proper operation and testing of navigational and bridge equipment
• Maintain records related to navigation and bridge operations
• Assist with cargo watchkeeping and port operations as required
• Support the Chief Officer in safety management and compliance tasks
• Actively participate in emergency drills and response procedures
• Ensure compliance with COLREGs, SOLAS, and company SMS

• Valid Officer of the Watch (OOW) / Second Officer Certificate of Competency
• STCW certification (including BRM/BTM and ECDIS where applicable)
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Previous sea time as an OOW preferred
• Strong knowledge of navigation, COLREGs, and bridge procedures
• Good leadership, communication, and decision making skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment