We are currently looking for an experienced Safety Officer to join the cruise vessel DOUGLAS MAWSON Details: Position: Safety Officer • Embarkation: ASAP • Contract: 4 months +/- 1 month • Experience: Proven experience in a similar position on board cruise vessels is required • Certification: All valid and relevant STCW certificates must be in place • Preferred: Candidates holding a Management-level CoC will be given preference • Basic Polar Code Certificate is a must If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your updated CV and relevant certificates for consideration. Position Summary • To ensure safety of the vessel for all guests and crew. Responsible for all matters concerning the safety of the vessel for all guests and crew in accordance with Company Policies, any National or International standards and any other prescribed regulations. Reporting Structure • Directly reporting to the Staff Captain, but also to the Master in matters regarding safety. • Subordinates – four Able Seaman, three Fire Patrol and one Daily Fireman. Safety Duties: • Participates in crew and passenger safety drills according to instructions. • Always complies with the Company’s safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures. • Leads by example by taking care of Health and Safety of self and others. • Ensures that all work equipment, personal protective equipment, chemicals and safety devices are being used correctly. Delivering training, guidance and supervision on how to use and maintain them. Education/Experience/Qualifications: • Valid STCW95 certification. • Valid CoC A-II/2. • Appropriate certification as required by regulations. • Extensive experience as a Safety officer onboard passenger ships is essential. • Physically and medically fit. • Moral integrity is required. • Train the Trainer, Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training courses. • Coast Guard and Port State Control experience. Language requirements: Fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial. Computer knowledge: Good working knowledge of AMOS, and Microsoft Office applications. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in all areas of the vessel with noise, light traffic, distracting environments as well as an office environment. Profile: • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force. • Punctual. • Proactive approach to problem solving. • Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated. Handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly. • Effective, full, clear and concise communications is essential. • Safe, professional and personal practices. Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements. • Well groomed and neat appearance. • Ability to deliver a high standard of performance. Status - Officer. Salary - Refer to contract. Rotation - Refer to contract. Accommodation - Single cabin with every second day cleaning • Responsible for being familiar with the operation and location of all life-saving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment. • Identifies Safety training needs and delivers training as required and as per Company procedures and instructions, the Muster List and the Shipboard Emergency Organisation, establishing a good correlation with other departments when scheduling crew for training and exercises. • Constant and consistent coaching/training of all crew in Safety related matters. Monitor, plan and conduct the following training and drills (to include but not limited to): • Officer/Crew Familiarisation. • Crowd Management (& Refresher). • Crisis Management & Human Behaviour (& Refresher). • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities. • Enclosed Space Entry, Hazards and Rescue. • Watertight doors. • Fire Fighting equipment. • Fire Watch. • Fire and Abandon Ship. • Passenger. • Medical. • Pollution. • Fire. • Damage. • Lifeboat. • Man Overboard. • Bomb Search. • Enclosed Space Entry. • Steering Gear. • Conducts appraisal and training of all onboard regarding occupational health and safety procedures including the Company’s VMS, Code of Safe Working Practices and the Code of Conduct. • Plans and executes regular Safety drills for guests and crew. Ensuring compliance with SOLAS and Company requirements. • Practices good documentation and record keeping, to be maintained for all safety training and drills taking place. • Carries out risk assessments and proposes improvements to procedures. • Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance. • Attending mooring stations as instructed by the Staff Captain. • Supervising crew assigned to mooring stations and ensuring that mooring operations are conducted in accordance with the advice in the Code of Safe Working Practice. • Responsible to go ashore on the first tender at anchor calls to ascertain the condition of the passenger landing area. • Assisting in tendering and zodiac operations as required by the Staff Captain. • Training, development and support of Junior Officer’s with regards to mooring, tender and zodiac operations. • Responsible to carry out checks and monitor the status and position of all life-jackets with due regard to their compliance with SOLAS regulations. • Will ensure the proper maintenance and conditions of all safety equipment and systems onboard the vessel advising the Master of any defects or malf