On-site Full Time

Salary

$43 / hour

Location

British Columbia, BC

Posted

Jun 26, 2026

Encouraged to apply

Youth

Role overview

Second Officer Job Description

Number of Vacancies: 4

Rate of Pay: $43.00/Hour

Business Address:

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG

Vorsetzen 54|20459 | Hamburg | Germany

Second Officer - job description

Rank / Position

Second Officer (Offshore) on LNG Tanker

Department

Deck

Reports to

Master and Chief Officer

Main requirements:

  • Navigational Watch Officer (Reg. II/1)
  • GMDSS Radio Operator (Reg. IV/2)
  • Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-2
  • Minimum of 1 years total sea time in rank.
  • Minimum of 1 years total sea time on board of this tanker type.
  • Strong LNG cargo expertise. Preferably LNG and LPG experience
  • STS (Ship to ship operation) track record.
  • Cargo hose and LNG bunkering equipment handling expertise/ experience
  • Azimuth - Ship Handling expertise
  • Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English Language

Main Responsibilities:

  • Compliance with safe working practices
  • Safe navigation during watchkeeping
  • Safe and efficient cargo operations during watchkeeping
  • Preparation of safe Passage and Route Plans including the use of electronic navigation systems
  • Regular checks, tests and maintenance of navigational and radio equipment
  • Management and update of navigational charts and publications, including electronic updates
  • Administration and maintenance of medical lockers, hospital and medical equipment
  • Medical treatment of the crew under the Master's guidance
  • Compliance with Permits to Work that are in force
  • Speaking up if/when unsafe practices or conditions are identified.

Act as:

  • Navigational Watchkeeping Officer / Cargo Watchkeeping Officer
  • Substitute for the Chief Officer when required
  • Behaviour Based Safety Observer
  • Deputy Ship Security Officer

Ensure:

  • Correct charts are available for the intended voyage

Assist with:

  • Cargo matters and operational planning
  • Cargo hold/tank cleaning, as applicable
  • Training of Deck Cadets, trainees and ratings
  • Emergency training and drills
  • Ship security
  • Environmental compliance
  • Ship's accounting and administrative tasks

Other duties and responsibilities:

  • Comply with BSM's SMS, EMS and international standards and regulations
  • Form part of the emergency response team (specific duties as per ship's emergency organisation)
  • Supervise mooring/unmooring operations when required
  • Report any non-conformities or defects
  • Follow the requirements of the Competency Management System (CMS)
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Master and Chief Officer

Interested candidates qualified to legally work in Canada can send a resume to BSM@seabasenl.com