Maritime Support Officer

Land-based fleet operations officer joining a 24h watch standing rotation to monitor navigation, safety, security and environmental aspects for the entire MSC Cruises Fleet as well as being responsible for any crisis activation and management during their shift.

• Fluent in the English language;
• Chief Officer License required;
• Minimum 2-year experience as 2nd Officer, or higher onboard cruise vessels;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
• Skills required: decision making, communication, conflict resolution and ability to prioritise;
• Knowledge of deck systems such as NACOS\/SAM Electronics, NAPA, etc.;
• Knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC and ISM requirements;
• Knowledge of FF\/LSA systems for the shipboard.
• Manages Crisis level 1 emergency: medical, small fires, etc;
• Respects the shift rotation working hours including night shifts;
• Informs the Senior Maritime Support Officer\/Crisis Response Director of any crisis and\/or anomaly;
• Activates the Emergency Group Ashore in case of crisis level 2-3 upon approval from Crisis Response Director;
• Completes the daily “Maritime Support Centre” log book;
• Performs the assigned daily job tasks by end of shift;
• Reports any discrepancies between shipboard practice and Safety Company Policies.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

Right to work in the UK.

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.