Summary
Deckhand/ AB- II/5
Temp position with an opportunity to be offered permanent contract
In the cover letter confirm current location and earliest availability
We are looking for a strong deckhand candidate with a yacht background who are strong in tender driving and with dive experience (a plus)
Any experience in cargo shops is an added bonus.
Must hold II/5.
Covid vaccine (3 doses minimum) required
Research/Expedition Yacht.
JOB ID: 1604797
Location: Europe
Itinerary: TBD- extended travel
Start Date: end of June -
around 27th of June if possible otherwise 1st July the latest
Description: Deckhand/ AB
License required: II/4 or II/5 + STCW NO ONE ELSE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
We are looking for strong deckhand candidates with a yacht background who are strong in tender driving and with dive experience.
- Helicopter operations experience is a plus
- Large tender driving experience is a must
- STCW
- Designated Security Duty - PDSD
- Fit for duty (medical certificate)
- Advanced fire fighting a plus
- PSCRB a plus.
Responsibilities:
Deck Ratings
Deck Ratings are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the exterior and technical spaces of the vessel to 'yacht like' standards as directed by the Deck Officers.
The Deck Ratings will fulfill all duties and tasks delegated to him by the Captain, Deck Officers or Chief Engineer. These duties and tasks will include bridge lookout, harbor watches, anchor watches, standard yacht operations (including guest services), administrative work (chart corrections when directed), safety management, physical labor in cleaning, prepping, painting, repairing, and maintaining exterior surfaces and vessel assets.
The Deck Rating is to always be neat and in the correct uniform - worn correctly- and ensure that proper routines and disciplines as described within the Ship's Policies and Masters Standing Orders are followed. In addition the position requires:
- Watch keeper as directed by Chief Officer, responsible for communications, safety, and performs all lifting operations with vessel crane.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of seamanship.
- Crew member of tender as required.
- Able to carry out independently various deck department duties.
- Assists with maintenance of deck equipment.
- Member of shipboard emergency response team.
- Cleans, and maintains exterior spaces as directed by Chief Officer.
Commercial Registered Yacht: Yes