Vessel Based Jobs

Start Date: Immediate
Term: Permanent

Description
A challenging and rewarding opportunity exists for a highly motivated Second Officer within the NorthLink Ferries fleet.

Context/Job Purpose
The Second Officer is responsible to the Chief Officer and Master. During Bridge Watchkeeping and Loading Officer duties the Second Officer has functional authority over the Deck crew assigned to the watch.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. In charge of a Navigational Watch.
2. In charge of car deck operations during loading/discharging during designated periods.
3. Maintenance and upkeep of charts, including electronic charts, and all nautical publications, including in electronic format, if required.
4. Maintenance of all bridge equipment, as required by planned maintenance system.
5. Emergency Duties as per Muster List.
6. Partake in weekly Emergency Drills.
7. Ensuring that all L.S.A. & F.F.A. are in good working order and up to date as per the planned maintenance system.
8. Upkeep of records in approved planned maintenance system as per designated areas of responsibility.
9. Any other duties required by the Chief Officer or Master.

Minimum Certification
Essential

• Chief Mate Unlimited Certificate of Competency
• GMDSS GoC
• ENG 1
• Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
• Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
• Proficiency in Elementary First Aid
• Proficiency in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
• Proficiency in Security Awareness
• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
• Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting
• Proficiency in Medical First Aid
• Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
• HELM Management Level
• ECDIS Generic (May be included with NAEST)
• NAEST (M)
• Crowd Management
• All Minimum Company Requirements as per MHR 201

Desirable

• Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency
• Yellow Belt Certification
• Shipboard Security Officer
• Shipboard Safety Officer
• Crew/Bridge Resource Management
• Sperry ECDIS Type Specific

Benefits

• Shift patterns working two weeks on, two weeks off.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Assistance with travel to work expenses.
• 28 days (pro rata) annual leave.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, wellbeing support, staff discounts.

Place of Work

The Second Officer may be required to work on any vessel owned, managed or chartered by the ship owner out of the Northern Isles locations that the operator has vessels operating. The normal work pattern is two weeks on/off with annual leave.

It is preferred that Candidates live within the local vicinity of our Ports (Aberdeen, Orkney & Shetland).

To Apply:
To apply for this role, please register and apply via our recruitment portal
https://northlinkferries.ankaarecruiter.com/Jobs

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Closing Date for Applications: Friday 29th August 2025

Start Date: Immediate
Term: Permanent

Description
A challenging and rewarding opportunity exists for a highly motivated 3rd Engineer within the NorthLink Ferries fleet.

Context/Job Purpose
The jobholder is responsible to the Chief Engineer and Second Engineer for the safe and efficient running of the engine room and machinery spaces while on watch.

Minimum Certification

Essential

• Second Engineer Certificate of Competency III/2
• Valid ENG1 medical
• 4 STCW Basic Safety Training Courses / Manila Amendments
• STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat
• STCW Proficient in Fast Rescue Boats
• Human Element, Leadership and Management (O)
• Security Awareness or Designated Security Duties
• Previous sailing experience in Chief Engineer / 2nd Engineer capacity is essential

Desirable

• MarinArk Basic Descent
• Crowd Management
• Crisis Management and Human Behaviour

Place of Work
The 3rd Engineer may be required to work on any vessel owned, managed or chartered by the ship owner out of the Northern Isles locations that the operator has vessels operating. The normal work pattern is two weeks on/off with annual leave. There may be a requirement to fulfil higher rank duties as required.

It is preferred that Candidates live within the local vicinity of our Ports (Aberdeen, Orkney & Shetland).

To Apply:
To apply for this role, please register and apply via our recruitment portal
https://northlinkferries.ankaarecruiter.com/Jobs

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Closing Date for Applications: Friday 11th July 2025