Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck Port Harcourt

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited is actively recruiting for a Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck position in Port Harcourt. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Maritime sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 2 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Maritime • Location Preference: in Port Harcourt

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck position is an important role within Nigeria's Maritime sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Maritime offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Maritime field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Maritime sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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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 Type: Full-time 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.

Responsibilities, Authority and Accountabilities

Responsible 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

OOW Deck (NCV / Unlimited);  STCW Certifications as applicable Two years or more as a Deck Officer or Surfer Pilot.

17th September, 2026. How to Apply

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