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Officer of the Watch (Deck) — Cruise Ship (Caribbean itinerary)

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Officer of the Watch (Deck, Unlimited) · Cruise ship · Americas, Miami

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Overview

Position
Officer of the Watch (Deck, Unlimited)
Vessel type
Cruise ship
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Panama
Sector
Cruise
Contract
Rotational
Duration
4 months
Starts
Experience required
4 years
Salary
4,800–5,800 USD per month
Posted
Job reference
2B73

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Summary

We are looking for an officer of the watch to keep bridge watches on our cruise ship, sailing seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries out of Miami with occasional Bahamas repositioning voyages. Close-quarters manoeuvring in busy Caribbean ports and ECDIS-based passage planning through reef-lined approaches are a regular part of the rotation.

An unlimited officer of the watch certificate of competency (TR or equivalent STCW CoC), a current ILO/MLC Medical Certificate and a GMDSS General Operator's Certificate are required; Advanced Fire Fighting is an advantage. We are looking for someone with at least four years of bridge watchkeeping experience, ideally including prior passenger vessel service.

Responsibilities

  • Bridge watchkeeping and ECDIS passage monitoring
  • Close-quarters manoeuvring support in port
  • Mooring, gangway and tender operations at each port call
  • Bridge equipment checks and log keeping
  • Passenger safety drill support

Benefits

  • Four months on, paid leave between rotations
  • Flights and transfers
  • Officer accommodation

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL
  • TR Officer of the Watch - Deck (Unlimited)TR_UZAKYOL_VARDIYA_ZABITI
  • GMDSS General Operator's CertificateGMDSS_GOC

Preferred certificates

  • Advanced Fire FightingADV_FIRE_FIGHTING

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · B2

Visa requirement

  • US C1/D

Location

Region
Americas
City
Miami
Country
United States
Remote join
Possible
Embarkation port
Miami

Employer

Employer verified · Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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