JOB NUMBER: JB04308
VACANCY NUMBER: ADV05310
SHARE: https://www.careers.msccruises.com/vacancy/ADV05310/maritime-support-officer-london
ORGANIZATION: MSC Cruise Management UK Ltd
BUSINESS AREA: Office
LINE MANAGER: Senior Director Maritime Support & Crisis Response
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cruise Deck Officer to join our growing Maritime Support Centre. In this role you will join a crucial 24hr watch rota, supporting our global Cruise fleet (MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys), as well as supporting with Crisis Activation and Management activities.
• Acts as the first point of contact for the Fleet for General Assistance and Reports any Discrepancies between Shipboard Practice and Company Safety Policies
• Monitors the voyages of all vessels, including Itineraries, Arrival/Departure Schedules, Arrival/Departure Manoeuvres and Reacts to Pre-Determined Trigger Warnings of possible Unsafe Situations
• Monitors current and forecasted Weather Conditions
• Participate in Planning, Preparation and Conducting of Training for Colleagues from other Departments Composing part of the Emergency Group Ashore
• Monitors all equipment ensuring that the overview of vessels is available at all times, and communicates with relevant stakeholders in the case of equipment issues
• Follows a 24/7 rotational shift pattern, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Carries out shift specific and other assigned tasks (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly checks,) within the required time period and records all entries in the “Maritime Support Centre” logbook
• Conduct tests with all Communication Platforms to check Functionality and Report and Follow up any Non-Conformities
• Assist in the Planning and Participation of companywide drills, including the Preparation of after-Action Reports
• Experience sailing as 2nd Officer or higher on Cruise Ships
• Chief Officer Unlimited licence or higher
• Knowledge of Bridge systems such as NACOS/SAM Electronics, NAPA, etc
• Knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC and ISM requirements
• Knowledge of FF/LSA systems for the shipboard
• Competency in: Decision making, Communication, Conflict Resolution and the Ability to Prioritise
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Fluent spoken and written English
The exiting right to work in the UK is preferred
In the course of our recruitment and selection process, we may make your Personal Information available to third parties such as recruitment agency, intermediaries and other business partners.
MSC Cruises is the world‘s largest privately-owned cruise company and the number one cruise line in
Europe, South America, South Africa and the Gulf.
A game-changer in the world of cruises, MSC has built a global reputation as an innovator and has one of the
youngest cruise fleets.
MSC Cruises is a family-owned and family-run Company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and It is part of
the MSC Group, which encompasses world-leading maritime companies.
As a family who has found its fortunes at sea for over 300 years, protecting the oceans and the communities
that we visit is a top priority for us.
Having embarked on a never-ending journey of continuous improvement, MSC Cruises has integrated
environmental stewardship in all aspects of its operations. This commitment lies at the very heart of our
business.
We employ over 30,000 people worldwide. MSC Cruises is part of the MSC Group, which encompasses
world-leading maritime companies.
