Second Officer (Navigation)

Join Our Team at Sea

We are looking for a motivated Second Officer with strong navigational skills to join our vessel. This is an opportunity to be part of a professional maritime team, where safety, precision, and teamwork are at the core of daily operations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe navigational watch and ensure efficient vessel operations at sea and in port

• Plan and execute voyage plans using ECDIS (Transas), ensuring safe and optimized routes

• Manage and maintain navigational equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance

• Take responsibility for GMDSS operations, including Radio Logs in accordance with SOLAS

• Keep charts, publications, and ECDIS fully updated with latest Notices to Mariners

• Support onboard drills, training, and crew familiarization

• Verify crew certification and assist in maintaining regulatory compliance

• Maintain accurate records and planned maintenance in K-Fleet and Rescom systems

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Second Officer Certificate (STCW compliant)

• Experience with ECDIS (Transas) and GMDSS operations

• Good understanding of international maritime regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, MLC 2006)

• Experience from cruise vessels preferred

Salén Ship Management is an established Swedish company managing small, high end expedition cruise vessels with a strong focus on safety, seamanship, and exceptional guest experiences

The Island Sky and Hebridean Sky are boutique expedition ships carrying a limited number of guests, providing an intimate atmosphere and exceptionally high service standards. Their itineraries span all regions of the world—from polar areas to tropical and remote destinations—and involve varied and demanding navigational work, Zodiac operations, and close cooperation with expedition teams

In addition to traditional expedition voyages, the vessels also operate destination focused cruises, offering guests a combination of exploration, cultural immersion, and in depth travel experiences tailored to each region they visit