Master

• Implementing the safety and environmental-protection policy of the Company
• Motivating the crew in the observation of that policy
• Issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner
• Verifying that specified requirements are observed.
• Periodic auditing and verification of vessel documentation completed by subordinates. This includes but is not limited to HSEQ documentation and operational documentation related to DP operations (i.e., checklists etc.)
• Reviewing the safety management system and reporting its deficiencies to the shore-based management
• The Master is the manager and the Company's representative on the vessel.
• Ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and the safety of lives onboard and the marine environment
• Responsible for compliance with all safety regulations, Flag State, coastal state, and other applicable rules and legislation.
• Responsible for all marine operations, safety of the crew and vessel
• Responsible for overall hygiene quality control of the vessel
• Responsible for maintaining order and discipline.
• Responsible for the co-ordination of vessel movements, including navigation, DP, anchoring and auxiliary vessel activities (such as supply vessels, anchor handling tugs or other vessel movements)
• Responsible through delegation for vessel communications, warehousing, medical facilities, catering, hotel activities and vessel housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for the seaworthiness and /or stability of the vessel. In the event of an emergency endangering the seaworthiness or stability of the vessel or risk of death or serious injury, the Master has the authority to take whatever measures deemed necessary to remedy the situation.
• Responsible through delegation to all other crew members or other related sub-contractors for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel
• Responsible for efficiently managing the ship's crew and subcontractors, resulting in the general up-keep and maintenance of the vessel and its equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining both Company and Client administrative documentation, emergency procedures, written instructions, and the vessel Safety Management System
• Responsible for preparation and/or submission of logbooks, daily records, maintenance records and permits in accordance with Company and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the investigation of any marine related incident and the implementation of any corrective action
• Responsible for regular master's Review of the Safety Management System (SMS) Responsible for planning and conducting safety and emergency drills.
• Responsible for ensuring the implementation of the company's environmental protection policy.
• Responsible to ensure that the ISPS Code Ship Security Plan is implemented.
• Ensure that all personnel familiarize themselves with those parts of the SMS that are applicable to their function.
• To be familiar with, and capable of operating the vessel's GMDSS equipment
• If the Master uses his authority to deviate from Company Procedures, the Master shall as soon as practicable, report in writing to management ashore the specific deviation and the reason for it. This shall include use of the Company Management of Change (MOC) process as relevant.
• To be familiar with all Company procedures, including the Safety Management System, applicable to his duties
• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established safety standards and work practices and reinforcing all crew members' responsibility and right to refuse and stop unsafe work.
• Taking part in emergency and occupational onboard training such as, the use of self-contained breathing apparatus, firefighting, man overboard exercises, lifeboat launching, security drills and other training as applicable for the function.
• Wearing, inspecting, and caring for required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• The Master or his/her delegate is responsible to access all on-signing seafarer's profile in MAPS and compare the present MAPS content to the originals presented at sign on. Any discrepancies or gaps (i.e., old / expired, or missing documents) must be reported to the Vessel Manager.

• 540 Days Sea Time as Chief Mate on vessels engaged in offshore construction operations.
• Nautical Institute DP Operator's Certificate (for DP Vessels)
• STCW95 Reg:
• II/2 - Master
• VI/I Basic Training
• VI/2 Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than FRB
• VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting
• VI/5 - Ship Security Officer
• II/1 - Generic and Type-Specific ECDIS training (for vessels with ECDIS) Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Navigational Mate Certificate of Competency attained through experience (accrued sea time) and formal education resulting in a Bachelor of Nautical Sciences (or equivalent) issued by an approved and recognized institution.

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