3rd Officer - Pride of America

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•In aspects related to watch-keeping responsibilities, the 3rd Officer directly subordinates to the OOW; while for issues pertained to other specific responsibilities is also subordinate to the Staff Captain.

•In performing their watch-keeping duties the 3rd Officer should be familiar with the voyage plan and the Captain’s standing and specific orders. In cooperation with the OOW the 3rd Officer shall ensure that due consideration is given to all safety, security and environmental regulations. Any incidents or significant events must be reported immediately and action should be taken as the situation dictates. He / she shall be familiar with SEMS G200 Navigation Standard manual.

•Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

Specific Responsibilities

•The 3rd Officer will be assigned other duties, besides the watch-keeping duties. Depending on their nature, these duties will be supervised and monitored by either the OOW or the Staff Captain. The 3rd Officer will assist with maintaining records, the condition and operational status of any equipment or component associated within his area of responsibility.

•Requisitions for spare parts must be submitted to the Staff Captain for approval and they should be based in sound economic evaluations.

•The 3rd Officer must ensure that any subordinates assigned to them are given the necessary instruction for the proper performance in their duties.

•Distribution of duties will be subject to individual evaluation and they may be temporary or permanent, within a service term, specific vessel or itinerary. In any case, the Captain or the Staff Captain must ensure that this issue is clearly communicated and that the specific expectations are explained to the individual officers.

Navigation

•Assists the Navigation Officer in ensuring that the ship carries adequate and up to date charts, and the appropriate nautical publications. Assists in the preparation of the vessel’s passage plan, voyage report, daily position reports and the pilot’s info sheet.

•He / She is responsible for the flags inventory in general and the maintenance of the bridge emergency signals and communications. (Pyrotechnics, GMDSS portable radios, EPIRB, SART).

Lifesaving

•Assists in the supervision, maintenance and repair of all lifesaving appliances. (Survival crafts, rescue boats, launching appliances, pilot ladders). Ensure that they conform to the applicable laws and regulations of SOLAS, Class Authorities, U.S. Coast Guard and Flag State.

Fire Fighting Equipment

•Assists in the supervision, maintenance and repair of the inspections and maintenance of the ship's firefighting equipment as required by SOLAS, the Flag State, the Port State and the Classification Society. He / She shall ensure that the portable firefighting equipment is ready for immediate use and is properly stowed and marked. Whenever needed, shall get assistance from the Staff Captain and Chief Engineer for technical or other problems needing special skills or work force.

•Furthermore, all Watch keeping officers shall, in conjunction with the Safety Officer, Security Officer and other marine officers, train the crew, both in regular drills and in smaller groups, to ensure that the entire crew is familiar with their duties in the Safety Organization. The training shall be organized in a monthly schedule prepared by the Safety Officer and approved by the Master and Staff Captain. The crew training in the handling of the lifeboats, for certification purposes should be primarily the responsibility of the nautical officers, and secondarily of the Safety Officer.

•Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

•Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SEMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

DIMENSIONS

•Must be able to train lower rank deck ratings in all kind of deck related work matters.

NATURE AND SCOPE

•The 3rd Officer shall be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Management System the Safety Organization according to the Emergency Plan and Station Bill, the content and use of the Navigation Standards Manual, the STCW 95 Convention, and the Bridge Procedures Guide, 3rd Ed. (Int’l Chamber of Shipping).

•The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be able to adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES

QUALIFICATIONS

• •Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Fidelio is strongly preferred.
• •Intermediate verbal and writing skills in at least one other language such as German, Spanish, French or Italian is preferred.
• •Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.

EDUCATION

•High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required.

•Degree from a recognized maritime educational institution that qualifies them for an Unlimited Second Officer License is required.

ATTRIBUTES

• •Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
• •Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
• •Respect for all co-workers and guests
• •Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• •Able to work 7 days a week
• •Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• •Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• •Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

NCL America

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires all crew members employed with NCL America aboard the Pride of America to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). In order to qualify for a MMC, applicants must demonstrate specific physical abilities necessary to perform shipboard duties per USCG guidelines (COMPDTPUB 16700.4 NVIC 04-8).

Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 160/100.

NCLH International Flag

In addition to the above, NCLH requires the following for all crew members for all international flagged ships:

• Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 140/90.
• The verifying medical practitioner doubts the applicant’s ability to successfully perform any of the following functions, a suitable practical demonstration is required for those functions. The verifying medical practitioner, in consultation with any other qualified practitioners he/she deems appropriate, determines whether a practical demonstration is necessary, and whether the applicant is physically competent or not physically competent.
• General Movement: •Is able to maintain a sense of balance without disturbance while walking and standing.
• •Is able to climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways.
• •Is able to step over a door sill or coming up to 24 inches in height.
• •Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24 inches by 24 inches.
• •Is able to open and close watertight doors that weigh up to 55 pounds. Must be able to move hands/arms in vertical and horizontal directions, rotate wrists and reach above shoulder height to turn handles.
• •Is able to repeatedly lift at least a 55 pound load off the ground, and to carry, push or pull the same load over a long distance (minimum of 150 feet) and up/down multiple staircases over a four hour period.
• •Is able to pull an un-charged 1.5 inch diameter, 50’ fire hose with nozzle to full extension, and to lift a charged 1.5 inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position.
• •Is physically able to put on a Personal Flot