BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck is responsible for all aspects of safe vessel operation, including navigation, maneuvering, emergency situations, and compliance with company and client policies. The role requires two years or more of experience as a Deck Officer or Surfer Pilot.
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Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited, as leading international player in marine services, offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high performance and new generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Summary
As Master onboard, Surfer Pilot is responsible for all aspects of safe vessel operation, at all times.
He has full authority and responsibility to take any and all measures necessary to ensure safety, safeguard human life, protects assets and prevent pollution.
ResponsibilitiesResponsible and in charge of Navigation, Preparation, Manœuvring the vessel and managing emergency situations
Supervise passengers and cargo transfer
Ensures vessel tidiness and cleanliness, and routine maintenance
In charge of compliance to Bourbon and Clients policies and procedures; Motivating personnel to apply policies and follow procedures, by providing information and familiarisation and by carrying out emergency drills
Conduct onboard crew management and training
In charge of reporting technical or operational incident to the Management
Ensuring that the bridge is sufficiently manned at all times, taking into consideration the prevailing conditions and the principles of safe manning
Reporting (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) as applicable and required.
RequirementsOOW Deck (NCV / Unlimited);
STCW Certifications as applicable
Two years or more as a Deck Officer or Surfer Pilot.
Application Closing Date11th November, 2026.
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