Second Officer MUV

About the role

POSH Fleet Services is looking for a Second Officer to join its professional maritime navigation team on board a vessel. The role covers safe navigation, bridge watchkeeping, passage planning, cargo and ballast support, safety management and bridge resource coordination. The Second Officer reports to the Chief Officer and Master, maintains navigational readiness and supports compliance with international and company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Keep a safe navigation watch at sea and plan passages, ensuring the Master authorises all routes before sailing
• Maintain and correct charts and nautical publications, keep them up to date with Notices to Mariners and file them correctly
• Establish the vessel's position regularly by GPS, visual or celestial navigation
• Maintain navigational equipment (radar, GPS, compass, lights, GMDSS) and keep a proper radio watch recorded in the GMDSS logbook
• Assist the Chief Officer in port supervision, medical stores, muster lists and, where there is no Third Officer, port formalities and LSA/FFA equipment
• Support the Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator with DP operations as required

Required profile

• Certificate of Competency under STCW Regulation II/3 and valid STCW endorsements
• Valid medical certificate
• DP Unlimited license and DP experience as per IMCA M 117
• At least 6 months of experience in the rank and on a similar type of vessel
• Ability to work in offshore, port and confined-space environments, including around moving machinery and in bad weather

Required skills

• Advanced navigation, sector experience and leadership
• Experience with AHTS, tanker, offshore support or energy-sector vessels, including cargo watch and stability management
• Advantageous: advanced navigation, radar/ARPA, bridge team management or advanced GMDSS training
• Use of electronic chart systems, voyage planning tools and bridge automation

What we offer

• Competitive salary and marine benefits for Second Officers on energy-sector and commercial vessels
• Health coverage, life insurance, paid leave, retirement/savings plans and repatriation benefits
• Opportunities for onboard training, professional development and career progression into senior deck officer and technical roles

To apply, submit a detailed CV with relevant sea service, certifications and endorsements, including proof of 24 months on AHTS if applicable, and contact details for references. Shortlisted candidates are invited to screening interviews, competency assessments and practical evaluations.