Chief Officer - Norwegian Cruise Line

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POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Chief Officer is in charge of the maintenance areas controlled by the deck department. He/she is responsible for the ballast, stability and fresh water bunkering as defined in the Water Bunkering, Production, Pools, Jacuzzis and Spa's Handbook for Staff Captains, Chief Officers, Chief Carpenters, Chief Engineer, and Chief Engineers Jr Personnel.

• The Chief Officer shall be familiar with the Company’s Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and he/she shall carry out his/her duties in accordance with the established policies and directives. The Chief officer’s responsibilities in the Safety Organization are established by the Emergency Plan and the Station Bill.

• The Chief Officer is responsible of the AMOS System for the deck department and shall keep a close cooperation with the Supply Officer and the Staff Captain. He/she is responsible for the Deck Stores, parts and supplies, Inventory Control and Purchase Requisitions. He/she shall work very closely with the Staff Captain to ensure that the expenditures are within the limits of the approved budget.
• In close cooperation with the Staff Captain and at this direction administers and monitors the maintenance program for all areas controlled by the deck, or undertakes the supervision of specific projects assigned. The Chief Officer should acquaint himself with the Staff Captains responsibilities and duties for future development.
• He/she is responsible for the freshwater (P.W.) supply, consumption control, and chlorination in cooperation with the Staff Chief Engineer. He/she is also responsible of the swimming pools, the Jacuzzis and the chlorination of these. Details of these responsibilities are outlined in the Water Bunkering, Production, Pools, Jacuzzis and Spa's Handbook for Staff Captains, Chief Officers, Chief Carpenters, Chief Engineer, and Chief Engineers Jr Personnel.
• He/she is responsible of all equipment in connection with the replenishment of freshwater, and he/she shall be familiar with all rules and regulations related to this U.S.P.H.
• He/she is responsible for the co-ordination of all off-loading, on-loading and securing of items onboard, mainly on the loading deck. This does not relieve other Department Heads from their responsibility to secure items within their areas of responsibility prior to departure.
• He/she is responsible for the stability calculations as specified in the Navigation Standards Manual under G200.16 Stability Calculations. Based on this responsibility which has a direct association with ballasting, de-ballasting operations, the Chief Officer is responsible for the Water Ballast Management System.
• If the Chief Officer is assigned on a bridge watch (specific vessels) he/she shall observe the guidelines for watch keeping and adhere to the same position responsibilities as per the first officer’s or first officer’s navigation job description, on all issues pertained to the bridge duties during a navigational watch.
• The Chief Officer shall assist the Safety Officer in the training of the ship’s crew, staff and officers as required.
• The Chief Officer’s responsibility is also to ensure that the weekly/monthly inspections are carried out in compliance with SOLAS requirements and the requirements in the company’s SMS.
• He/she is responsible for the monitoring of the individual overtime logs for the deck ratings and he shall ensure that overtime expenses stay within the approved budget. He/she shall also ensure that his/her subordinates maintain and comply with the rest period hours as defined by the STCW requirements.
• He/she is responsible for the annual survey of the ship’s inflatable life rafts, release gear and related equipment.
• The Chief Officer shall be familiar with the first and second officer’s duties and responsibilities, and he/she shall work closely with them, and assist them with their duties when needed.
• 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 SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.
• He/she is in charge of the Deck Crew (ratings).
• The Chief Officer is a senior officer bearing three (3) stripes, and he/she reports directly to the Staff Captain.
• He/she shall work very closely with the hotel department in cleaning and maintenance related matters.
• He/she is the liaison between the Bosun (deck crew) and the ship management in all maintenance related matters.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of one year experience as a First Officer (OOW) onboard cruise ships is required.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Fidelio is strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge and experience using Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is required.
• Intermediate verbal and writing skills in at least one other language such as German, Spanish, French or Italian is preferred.
• 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.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required.
• Degree from a recognized maritime educational institution that qualifies them for an Unlimited Masters License is required.

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.