The Second mate DPO is directly responsible and accountable to the Master, and accepts the immediate orders and instructions issued by the Master.

Technical Competence:

• Familiarize him/herself with all sections and parts of the company (QSMS) and all company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Has whatever authority is delegated upon him by the Master.
• Shall apply, follow and encourage Company policy and procedures in the performance of all tasks.
• Shall perform and supervise as required, all deck related operations including the loading, stowage, securing and discharge of cargo items, towage and anchor handling equipment in accordance with all safe working practices and with regard to the Chief Officer’s and / or Master’s instructions and orders
• Shall ensure that Company HSE policies and procedures are rigorously maintained with all deck related activities using all Safety Tools necessary.
• Shall collate and monitor safety indices being monitored as per Ship Management Plan
• Shall ensure occupational health and hygiene concerns onboard are identified and addressed
• Shall assist in Incident Investigation (as applicable to the designated investigation level), follow-up and closure.
• Shall stand his own watch duties as assigned by the Chief Officer.
• Shall maintain and correct the vessel’s chart folios, publications and documentation as applicable.
• Shall maintain the vessel’s medical locker, medical stores, pharmacy and / or all other medical and first aid equipment and stores as applicable and in compliance with company and flag state requirements and regulations.
• Shall familiarize himself with the applicable details of the vessel’s emergency signals, stations and procedures.
• Shall supervise and assist the Boatswain with the preparation readiness of the vessel’s Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) and any other similar ship’s craft.
• Ensure that all work is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner at all times, with care to allow crew members sufficient time for rest periods in accordance with the STCW 95 Convention (Including the Manila Amendments) guidelines, for maintenance and for other essential tasks.

Operational Competence:

The Second Mate DPO is accountable to the master for:

• Receive and provide necessary written instructions  from and to the other  Deck Officer
• Is Conversant with the vessel maneuvering and bridge equipment + the vessel DP system including  its functions, the manuals and procedures.
• Aware of the DP Plan Maintenance 
• Communicate and report to the Master any deficiency, incident or event that may potentially impact the vessel operations (including DP operations)
• Participate in emergency and DP emergency response trainings. 
• Committed to Safety and Company Procedures in all task
• In some cases the Second Officer acts as the Safety Officer ensuring the compliance of the vessel operations with regards to international regulations and company requirements.
• Above mentioned list of duties is not exhaustive and tasks on bo

CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of  5 Ancho handling/towing/rig move  operation
• At least 6months as Second officer
• Must be meet all 2010 STCW certificate requirements
• Must be able to use Microsoft applications
• Officer of The Watch (Deck) STCW Reg II/1 (unlimited) Certificate of Competency)
• Candidate must have DP Unlimited, OOW II/1 license,
• Good understanding of English language