Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Keeping watch of vessel when afloat;
Coordinates loading all kinds of cargo;
Custodian of all official documents regarding the vessel;
Navigation matters;
In charge of all assistant marine captains
Coordinate vessel sea trips by mobilizing the engineer to service the vessel, fueling, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the vessel.
Participate in planning of research activities by providing expert advice on maritime affairs.
Person Specifications
For appointment to the position of a First Mate, a candidate must have: -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent;
Diploma in Navigation or equivalent qualification;
Certificates of competency in Class 1 Coasting/ class 1 Inland Waters/ unlimited or equivalent;
Served at the grade of a second mate or its equivalent for at least three (3) years;
Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; and
Recency: 90 days sea time in the past three (3) years on vessels of appropriate tonnage as a second mate.
Key Competencies and skills
Navigational skills
Supervision skills