DPO - OOW (Deck)

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.
• 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

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