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Job Description

A chief officer, also known as a chief mate or first mate, is the second-in-command on a ship and is responsible for managing the deck and bridge department. Some responsibilities of a chief officer on a ship include:

  • Assisting the master in the safe and efficient operation of the ship
  • Taking over as master if the master becomes incapacitated
  • Being in charge of the ship's cargo and deck crew
  • Ensuring the cargo is at the correct temperature and pressure
  • Making sure the tank is properly prepared for the cargo

Skills and Qualifications:

AT LEAST 18 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE AS CHIEF OFFICER

WITH OR WITHOUT VALID US VISA 

HOLDING VALID DOCUMENTS 

Benefits

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Company Profile

Established in 1991 CrossWorld Marine Services Inc, provides superior crew management services to the shipping industry.

“Crossworld” brings a fresh and innovative approach to crew management services.

Our goal is to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, increased flexibility, and greater value, thus optimizing our principals operations and improving efficiency. Our associates are distinguished by their functional and technical expertise combined with their hands-on experience, thereby ensuring that our clients receive the most effective and professional service available.

As experts in crew management, “Crossworld” is involved in every stage of the crew management process, from Recruitment and Selection to Crew Accounting, Annual Budgeting and beyond, offering continual functional and technical support. Our extensive skills encompass all aspects of crew management, including but not limited to crew requirements definition, recruitment and selection, crew training and Union negotiations.

Since our establishment in 1991, with just over 25 vessels in our manned fleet, “Crossworld” has been continually gaining market share and experience. In March 2004 a change in our management style substantially reinforced our skills and expertise and became the springboard for the rapid expansion we have experienced since then. Our manned fleet is now in excess of 230 vessels under a large number of distinguished principals.

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