OSM Thome is looking for an experienced Chief Officer to serve on a bulk carrier trading worldwide. You will support the Master in safe navigation, cargo operations, and overall deck management, ensuring the vessel operates safely and efficiently at all times.
- Key responsibilities:
- Assist the Master in navigation, watchkeeping, and overall vessel management
- Plan and supervise cargo loading, stowage, securing, and discharging of bulk cargoes
- Lead and manage deck crew, ensuring safe work practices and good seamanship
- Oversee deck maintenance, mooring operations, and upkeep of LSA/FFA
- Monitor stability, ballast operations, and draft to ensure safe vessel condition
- Maintain and implement safety and environmental procedures as per company and international standards
- Requirements:
- Valid Chief Officer / Chief Mate license (unlimited)
- Recent experience as C/O on bulk carriers with crane
- Good knowledge of bulk cargo handling, stability, and ballast operations
- Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Candidate must have Bulk carrier with crane experience
- Candidate must have valid STCW including BT PSSR training
- Prefers with valid US Visa
- Prefers with LOG carrier experience