Able Seaman Deck

SVITZER is one of the largest global companies within towage and related services. We employ over 4000 employees and have a fleet of over 500 tugs.

We offer

We offer a com

petitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership.

We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.

• The Deck Hand reports to the Master

• The Deck Hand contributes so the vessel is always available to be deployed in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by the Master and always in accordance with HMS policies/procedures and according to local legislation when applicable.

• To perform all work tasks safely and if in doubt before the work start ask the Master for guidance

• Propose initiatives for raising the onboard safety level

• Active participation in safety training like drills onboard

• To perform operational duties, related to all tasks of the vessel including assisting with salvage jobs, workshop jobs ashore or with preparing equipment on shore/tow not limited to.

• To perform maintenance and housekeeping duties on deck, in the engine room or accommodation as instructed by the Master

• Stand watches such as lookout on the bridge and on deck as required

• The Deck Hand has the obligation to Stop Work whenever a task is unsafe (by personal judgement) and then inform the Master. Deck Hands must know the procedure Stop Work that also include the Take 5. Stop Work and Take 5 is simplest measures Svitzer have for crew to prevent personal injuries. Master is responsible for instruction.

• The Deck Hand must know the procedure Proactive and Near Miss Reporting for the various type of occurrences that should be reported to the Master with the potential to cause injury, illness, pollution, defects or damage. Master is responsible for instruction.

• Comply with the regulations of the company safety management system.

• Induction training of visitors, employees and other persons authorized by SVITZER to access the vessel where a Master, Deck Officer or Chief Engineer/Engineer is unavailable.

Learning Descriptions:

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• II/4 - Nav Watch Rating - Unlimited

• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1)

• Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties A-VI/6

• Valid Seafarer Medical

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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