Are you our new 3^rd Officer?

 Work on the waves and play on the shore! We’re looking for people to come aboard the Stena Line Ferries team and enjoy the benefits of a life less ordinary.

What you will experience 

Stena Line exists to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favorite places.

Who are you?

At Stena Line your personality matters just as much as how good you are at what you do. In our employees we look for people who welcome new challenges as well as sharing previous knowledge whilst working as part of a team. We are looking for an experienced Deck Officer who is competent as a sole bridge OOW & with navigating the vessel through busy and congested coastal waters. Someone who is comfortable working alone using initiative and keen to be part of a small hard working & dedicated deck team. You must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• As 3rd officer you are responsible to the Master in all respects and are directly accountable to him for the execution of your duties.
• Your tasks as an officer are diverse and as such you will have the opportunity to use and develop your problem-solving skills in a wide range of scenarios. As 3rd Officer you are responsible for:
• Your designated areas of responsibility as allocated by the Chief Mate/Master.
• Acting in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Being familiar with the ships operating and navigational procedures
• Managing all identified risk to ship, personnel and environment and establish appropriate safeguards.
• Reporting to the Chief Officer, any incident or accident relating to any injury or potential hazard aboard along with any deficiencies in machinery or equipment particularly safety equipment.
• Be familiar with the relevant parts, procedures and requirements of the SMS contained within the DOCMAP system.
• Take an active interest in the duties above your rank to ensure confidence in stepping up and an ability to be hands on 
• Bridge Navigating Officer
• Loading and unloading the vessel

Qualifications and experience

•  OOW CoC required at the time of application
• Bridge OOW with competence when navigating in heavy traffic situations.
• Passenger vessel experience is preferred but not essential. On the job training will be provided.

We are looking to someone with the right aptitude to learn new things and improve themselves within a well organised, innovative and safety conscious organisation.

Interested? 

This is a full-time, permanent position based on our Holyhead/Dublin route within our Deck department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 30th March, 2023. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

 If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Alison, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, alison.mackay@stenaline.com. 

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. 

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 5,100 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.