Third Officer 

Duties & Responsibilities:

THIRD OFFICER - The Third Officer is the ship's documentation and safety officer.  His duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1.28 Ship documentation

1. Assists in the preparation of the following ship / crew documents upon Master’s instructions: a) Crew List b) Ship’s Deck Store List; c) Other documents required by the port state authorities;
2. Maintains the files of the aforementioned documents and the maintenance records of all safety equipment;

1.29 Safety Functions

1. Performs watchkeeping duties at sea and in port
2. Takes charge of the maintenance and inspection of all firefighting and life-saving equipment and reports immediately any defects to the Chief Mate and the Master
3. Ensures that the validity dates of all safety equipment have not expired
4. Makes requisitions for the purchase, repair and / or replacement of safety equipment
5. Ensures that luminous direction guides inside the accommodation spaces are in place according to SOLAS requirements
6. Updates the ship’s Emergency Muster List and the crew’s station cards

 1.30 Shipboard office supplies and equipment

1. Maintains running inventory and takes physical custody of shipboard office supplies
2. Reports to the Chief Mate office supplies to be purchased or replenished

 1.31 Entering and leaving a port

1. Stations himself at the post assigned to him by the Master and execute Master’s lawful orders
2. As officer on watch, checks that all crew members are on board prior to departure

 1.32 In port

1. Performs cargo duties as may be directed by the Chief Mate
2. Assists the Second Officer in testing the navigational and radio equipment then reports  his findings to the Second Officer
3. Coordinates with the Chief Engineer regarding main engine testing

1.33 Performs other functions as may be directed by the Master or the Chief Officer

Requirements:

• Resume
• 2X2 picture (colored with white background and in uniform)
• Seaman’s Book (Valid)
• BSC with PSSR
• Deck/Engine watch keeping (for Apprentice and Deck Ratings)
• Service Records (If any)
• Transcript of Records
• Diploma
• Authenticated Birth Certificate
• Marriage Contract (If Married)
• Birth Certificate of Child (If have)
• Cedula/Community Tax Certificate
• NBI Clearance
• QDC/COC
• Medical Certificate (Accredited by Marina/DOH)
• SSS Number/E1 Form
• TIN Number
• Crowd and Crisis Management
• Safe Navigation and Collision Regulation
• Radar Observer Course
• Radar Simulator Course
• Authenticated PRC Certificate and I.D.
• Age Limit:  45 years old for 3^rd Mate