Deckhand - AHTS

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for assisting with vessel operations, ensuring maintenance, safety, and compliance with onboard procedures. Key Highlights: 1. Operation and maintenance of vessel equipment 2. Assistance in maneuvering and cargo loading/unloading operations 3. Surveillance and security onboard **Description** --------------- \*\*\*THIS OPPORTUNITY IS EXTENDED TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET THE JOB REQUIREMENTS.\*\*\* Duties include, but are not limited to: * Comply with the provisions outlined in the "Captain's Standing Orders"; * Participate in vessel maneuvers, occupying the assigned station; * Assist during anchoring, weighing anchor, berthing, unberthing, entering and leaving dry docks, and other vessel-related operations as directed by the supervisor; * Receive and transport deck section consumable materials to storerooms; * Become familiar with cargo handling equipment and operate it when necessary, provided appropriate training has been received; * Perform maintenance tasks on the vessel, including treatment, cleaning, and painting of the deck and superstructure; * Perform general duties in other vessel departments as requested by the Chief Officer via the Bosun; * Ballast and deballast the vessel; * Maintain safety and lifesaving equipment; * Maintain deck equipment, workshop tools, etc.; * Assist the Bosun in all deck evolutions, including soundings; * Perform necessary maintenance on one's own cabin; * Position fire-fighting equipment near the fuel intake point during oil transfer operations; * Deploy or retract the pilot ladder for boarding or disembarking the pilot, and hoist or lower flags and signals designated by the Officer of the Watch; * Perform daily bridge cleaning; * Participate in tank cleaning evolutions when requested by the Chief Officer and/or Chief Engineer; * When assigned to bridge watch: * In adverse weather conditions, close deck doors, scuttles, and hatches; * Closely monitor vessel movement, landmarks, nearby vessels, and immediately report any irregularities observed to the Officer of the Watch; * When assigned to gangway watch: * Remain at post and only leave to fulfill duties inherent to the position, requesting a substitute; * Always wear full PPE appropriate for the task and treat others courteously, politely, and respectfully; * Prevent unauthorized personnel from boarding the vessel, in accordance with received instructions, and promptly inform the Officer of the Watch of any anomalies; * Inspect mooring lines, gangway ladder, boarding plank, safety nets, etc., and report any irregularities observed to the Officer of the Watch; * Hoist and lower flags; * Maintain the access control log properly completed and signed, observing visitor entry and exit times; * Loading and Unloading Operations: * Prepare the deck to receive cargo at port, clearing space; * Assist the Officer of the Watch in inspecting cargo condition and stowage location; * Supervise port workers to ensure compliance with safety regulations, such as proper PPE usage and smoking prohibition; * Report to the Officer of the Watch any signs of cargo tampering or irregularities observed; * Provide necessary materials for cargo lashing; * Assist the Chief Officer in verifying cargo lashing prior to departure; * Undo cargo lashing upon request; * Verify validity of one's "Maritime Health Certificate" and ensure timely renewal before expiration; * Participate in integrated evolutions; * Work carefully and competently, using required PPE to safely perform duties and ensuring others involved do likewise; * Understand one's role and all roles listed in the vessel's emergency evolution master table; * Familiarize oneself with the location and operation of vessel safety and lifesaving equipment; * Participate in risk assessments prior to activities. Your responsibility is to perform your duties punctually and in accordance with the company's quality standards.