Chief Mate

Position Summary

The Chief Mate is a senior deck officer responsible for assisting the Master in the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. This position requires a highly experienced licensed officer with strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of maritime safety and operations.

Essential Functions

• Works under the Master's direction to ensure the vessel's safe operation.
• Keeps a safe navigational watch when required.
• While DP watch, acts as Senior DP Operator.
• Oversees vessel maintenance with special emphasis on deck gear, cargo gear, internal and external coatings, spares, budgeting, and closely cooperates with the Chief and First Engineers for technical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Responsible for the supervision and training of junior officers and ratings in the deck department.
• Administers the Deck department, including record keeping, vessel drills, exercises, and logs.
• Verifies the maintenance of DP Equipment & Computers.
• Tracks FFA, LSA, and other safety equipment, including its maintenance and inventory.
• Performs other safety, environmental, or quality duties as assigned by the Master.

Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to analyze problems via communication while a vessel is at sea or in a remote location.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; capable of maintaining strong relationships both with the team and customers.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be well-organized, detail and customer-oriented (internal and external), self-starter, self-motivated, prioritize duties, and follow through with tasks to completion as necessary.
• Education and/or Requirements:
• Working knowledge in MS Office and Adobe DC.
• Unlimited Chief Mate Oceans license issued by the US Coast Guard.
• Valid STCW certifications.
• DP Certification.
• Minimum five (5) years of sailing experience.
• Results-oriented, self-starter with a high level of initiative.
• Strong ability to organize and communicate with others.
• Strong work ethics, values, and principles with safety as the first priority.
• Understand and be able to support SMS.

Company Information

Stabbert Maritime is a family-owned and operated maritime company. We take pride in our vessels, teams, and the ability to think outside the box to solve our customers' needs. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team with a company that focuses on its people and understands the importance of quality and work-life balance, please send your resume.