2nd Officer – Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger

About the role

The 2nd Officer will support the Master in safe navigation and dredging operations aboard a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger. This role combines watch‑keeping, safety management and deck supervision to ensure efficient and compliant vessel operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform navigational watch‑keeping in line with STCW, COLREG and company procedures.
• Assist the Master with voyage planning, navigation, and dredging execution.
• Maintain and update ECDIS, navigational charts, publications and bridge documentation.
• Monitor and maintain navigational equipment, communication systems and bridge instruments.
• Act as Safety Officer, overseeing HSE compliance, risk assessments and permit‑to‑work processes.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct emergency drills, safety inspections and crew training.
• Supervise deck operations such as mooring, anchoring, towing, pilot transfer and cargo handling.
• Assist with hopper loading, ballast operations, vessel stability, trim and draft monitoring during dredging.
• Ensure statutory certificates, safety records and operational documentation meet Flag State, Class and company requirements.
• Inspect and maintain lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment and emergency gear.
• Monitor weather, tides, navigational warnings and maritime traffic for safe navigation.
• Maintain compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, ISPS Code and company policies.
• Prepare reports, bridge and safety logs, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Certificate of Competency as Officer in charge of Navigation Watch.
• Basic and advanced STCW training with a valid medical certificate.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience on a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ECDIS and navigational chart maintenance.
• Operation of bridge navigation and communication equipment.
• Safety equipment inspection and emergency drill coordination.
• Supervision of deck operations including mooring, anchoring and ballast management.
• Knowledge of vessel stability, trim and draft calculations.