Explore this job opportunity as an OOW Navigational Watch on an Offshore Drillship operating worldwide, currently offshore Ivory Coast. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job: 

• Job Title: OOW Navigational Watch.
• Project: Offshore Drillship.
• Location: Worldwide, currently offshore Ivory Coast.
• Rotation: 28/28 days on/off.
• Salary: Please confirm your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate. Monthly salary.
• Duration: 12 months (renewable).
• Contract Start: ASAP.
• Insurances: Provided by the company.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Valid STCW Certificate of Proficiency appropriate to the position.
• STCW Basic Safety Training (personal survival, fire prevention, elementary first aid, personal safety & social responsibilities).
• Advanced firefighting and medical first aid certification.
• Radar observation, ARPA operation, and ECDIS ship-specific competence.
• GMDSS radio watchkeeping competence and valid radio operator certificate.
• Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats, including fast rescue boat.
• Leadership, teamwork, and bridge resource management training.
• Offshore safety training (BOSIET or equivalent).
• H₂S awareness and basic well control certification.
• Helideck operations and emergency response training (HOIT, HERTM / HERTL as applicable).
• Offshore emergency response team member certification.
• Security awareness certification for designated shipboard duties.
• Dangerous goods awareness for air transport.
• Familiarity with international maritime regulations, safety management systems, and offshore operational practices.

Tasks:

• Stand navigational and operational watches during transit and offshore activities.
• Supervise deck personnel during assigned watches to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Support vessel stability management, including ballast control and load coordination.
• Operate ballast systems independently or under senior officer direction.
• Assist with lift planning by verifying trim, stress, and stability limits.
• Coordinate crane movements and vessel ballasting during offshore operations.
• Maintain navigational charts, publications, and statutory records.
• Monitor and test navigation, communication, and safety equipment.
• Perform GMDSS and radio watchkeeping duties, including weather and safety broadcasts.
• Support cargo handling, offshore lifting, and coordination with support vessels.
• Assist with certification tracking for lifting gear, pad eyes, and cargo equipment.
• Participate in drills, emergency response, and onboard training programs.
• Support surveys, audits, and inspections by class and third-party authorities.
• Carry out helideck duties and support helicopter landing operations.
• Identify and report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents affecting vessel safety.
• Immediately escalate abnormal situations or hazards to senior officers.