Chief Engineer (Oil Survey vessel)
Job Description:
Position: Chief Engineer (Oil Survey Vessel)
A Chief Engineer on an oil survey vessel is the senior engineering officer responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and management of all machinery, mechanical systems, and engineering personnel onboard. The role ensures vessel reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness during towing, offshore support, terminal assistance, and oil & gas operations.
Required Qualifications and Certifications
- Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC) appropriate for vessel power and flag requirements.
- Valid STCW III/2 certifications.
- Valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate.
- Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (A-VI/1-2)
- Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (A-VI/1-4)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (A-VI/3)
- Safety Familiarization – Training Onboard (A-VI/1)
- Survival Crafts & Rescue Boats – Other Than Fast Rescue (A-VI/2)
- Medical First Aid (A-VI/4-1)
- Security - Related Familiarization (A-VI/6-1)
- Security - Awareness (A-VI/6-1)
- Security – Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (A-VI/6-2)
- Engine Room Resource Management - Operational Level (A-III/1 – A-III/2)
- High Voltage Training (A-III/2)
- DP operator certificate (DPO)
- Police clearance certificate
Please upload cv and valid certificates.
Fix term position: 6 months
Rotation: 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off
Location of boarding: Luderitz
Closing date: 9/10/2026