Deck Rating at BOURBON Oil & Gas

Duties & Responsibilities

Able seaman:

• Carry out instructions issued by Officers on Watch and Bosun as long as they are sound and within the accepted practices of good seamanship
• Carry out instructions as specified by the Master, vessel’s officers. Committed to Safety and Company Procedures in all tasks
• Maintain deck equipment and machinery as specified by Bosun / Chief Officer Clean, chip and paint as required
• Assist in other engine room duties should there be a requirement to do so
• Assist in cargo handling at offshore locations
• Ensure that any tasks they carry out are done in a safe manner
• Assist in the mooring and unmooring of the vessel in port and at offshore locations
• Maintain a lookout in the hours of darkness or restricted visibility
• Act as night watchman in port

Line reporting and functional linkage

This position will report directly to the Bosun

Bosun:
Responsible for the safe working practices of the deck ratings

• Liaise with the Chief Officer and allocate duties to the deck crew
• Committed to Safety and Company Procedures in all tasks
• Responsible for the maintenance of deck equipment and machinery including rollers, winches, windlass, capstans, wires, shackles, etc
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of deck and accommodation
• Supervise crew during cargo handling operations
• Ensure deck cargo is adequately lashed giving due concern to weather forecasts, area and sea state
• Ensure deck lockers are kept in a clean and orderly manner
• Assist in mooring and unmooring of vessel in port and at offshore locations

Line reporting and functional linkage

This position will report directly to the Officer on Watch

Key skills and competences

• Highly motivated
• Proficient seafaring skills
• Knowledge of marine operations (mooring, rig moving, cargo handling, ...)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Education

The Deck Rating shall be in possession of a valid STCW II/4 or II/5 License.