Deck Cadet

Job Summary

Undertake supervised onboard training to develop the seamanship, navigation, cargo-operation and safety competencies required for a future deck officer. The Deck Cadet will support the deck department under the direction of the Master and authorised deck officers while complying with vessel procedures and applicable maritime requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the vessel's approved deck cadet training programme and maintain the required training record book.

Assist deck officers with supervised bridge watchkeeping, lookout duties, navigational routines and bridge familiarisation.

Learn the use of navigational charts, publications, electronic navigation equipment, communications systems and passage-planning procedures.

Assist with mooring, unmooring, anchoring, berthing and unberthing operations under direct supervision.

Participate in cargo, ballast and deck operations as permitted by training level and vessel procedures.

Assist with routine deck maintenance, inspections, preservation, cleaning and safe use of tools and equipment.

Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, emergency response exercises and vessel familiarisation.

Observe and comply with permit-to-work, working-at-height, enclosed-space entry, lifting and other applicable safety procedures.

Report defects, unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents and environmental concerns promptly to the supervising officer.

Learn and comply with pollution-prevention procedures and relevant SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM and ISPS requirements.

Complete assigned training tasks, assessments and onboard learning activities accurately and on time.

Work collaboratively with deck and engine personnel and comply with the Master's lawful instructions.

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant maritime education or enrolment in an approved nautical science / deck officer cadet programme.

Required seafarer medical fitness certification and applicable STCW basic safety training, as required for the vessel and training route.

Valid seafarer identification and travel documentation, where applicable.

Demonstrated interest in navigation, seamanship and a maritime career.

Ability to meet applicable flag-state, STCW and company requirements for cadet placement.

Key Competencies

Safety consciousness and situational awareness.

Communication, teamwork and discipline.

Attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions.

Adaptability, resilience and eagerness to learn.

Practical problem-solving and personal accountability.

Commitment to environmental protection and professional conduct.

Key Success Measures

Completion of assigned onboard training tasks and required sea-time milestones.

Progress against the approved training record book and competency assessments.

Consistent compliance with safety, security and environmental procedures.

Demonstrated learning, reliability and positive feedback from supervising officers.

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Propel Marketing Co on docs.google.com to apply

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