Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) / Officer of the Watch (Deck)

Job Description

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• The keeping of a safe navigational watch as Watch Officer, as directed by the Captain / Chief Officer and guided by applicable company procedures and standing orders.
• The keeping of a safe port / cargo watch as Watch Officer as directed by the Captain / Chief Officer.
• Ensuring that all cargo is secured, and cargo transfers are organized correctly, if required by the Captain / Chief Officer.
• Ensuring that the Captain or Chief Officer is informed immediately of any condition or incident that arises as per standing instruction.
• Ensuring that no major action will be undertaken or executed without informing the Captain or Chief Officer or, where applicable, the Superintendent and Chief Engineer.
• Ensuring that all navigational charts and publications are corrected up-to-date and navigational warnings displayed, if so delegated by the Captain.
• Ensuring that all navigational equipment is functioning correctly and reporting equipment defects.
• Ensuring that all GMDSS communication equipment is functioning correctly and reporting any defects. Performing daily, weekly and monthly checks and maintaining the GMDSS logbook.
• Performing emergency duties in accordance with the vessel's Muster List / Station Bill.
• Any other tasks as delegated by the Chief Officer or the Captain.
• Assisting with the administration and application of Helix Safety Systems as required.
• Acting as DP Operator or stand-by DP Operator as directed by the Captain.
• Ensuring that all relevant parties are kept fully informed of vessel movements and activities.
• Deploying DP reference systems as required by the operation in hand.
• Maintaining a personal log of his DP experience which is to be approved by the Captain.
• Ensuring that DP logbooks and checklists are correctly completed.
• Reporting and recording of DP equipment defects and DP incidents.
• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education / Training: The OOW acting as SDPO or DPO shall be, as a minimum, qualified in accordance with STCW 95 Regulation II/1 and hold a DP Operator's Certificate, issued by the Nautical Institute. (Additional requirements are contained in the Vessel Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel).

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as 1st Officer or 2nd Officer on a DP operated pipelay or construction vessel.

Skills: Fluent in both verbal and written English. Computer literate.

Special Requirements

• Additional requirements are contained in the Vessel Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel.
• In their role as Officer of the Watch, they have the authority to take any action necessary (or stop any activity) in the first instance (in the absence of the Captain / Chief Officer) to ensure the safety of the vessel, personnel, and the protection of the marine environment.

Decision Making: The Officer of the Watch (Deck) coordinates with the Captain / Chief Officer, Officer of the Watch (Engineer), or any other person necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.

NOTE: The Officer of the Watch (Deck) may additionally perform the duties of Senior DPO or DPO where required. He may also hold the position of Ship Security Officer, as required by the ISPS Code, if so designated in the Ship Security.

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