Radio Operator Purser / Drillship / EU / 19.03

Mission

Operate and maintain all radio and communication equipment onboard and ensure mandatory provisions, relating to its operation (as laid down in the radio regulations), are adhered
Assure efficient co-ordination of personnel tracking system and administration of personnel matters on board, if required

Tasks

Report to Master/OIM, ensure compliance with the radio watchkeeping requirements of SOLAS, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Global Maritime Distress Satellite System (GMDSS) regulations
Maintain a continuous watch on the dedicated distress, urgency and safety communications, receive weather forecast bulletins and meteorological warnings and other Maritime Safety Information, inform the Master/OIM as soon as a distress, urgency or safety communication is received, communicate with helicopter services and maintain radio contact with all helicopters intending to land or depart from the vessel, as required
Maintain the radio log-book, ensure all outgoing correspondence is approved by Master (General and Marine), Chief Engineer (Technical) and Superintendent (Projects), log incoming and outing correspondence and arrange distribution accordingly, log/arrange/distribute incoming and outgoing mail as per standing instructions issued by Master
Organize Radio communications and, where required, vessel personnel administration system
Qualifications
Knowledge of English
All STCW 95(and amendments) required certificates:
- National certificate of competence and endorsement Reg. IV/2
- Medical Fitness Reg. I/9
Completion of all training and certifications requirements as described in the Training Matrix
Experience, unless different expressed in recruitment criteria
Three (3) years experience in offshore vessel administration
Three (3) years experience as a radio operator

Required Certifications:

• Personal Survival Techniques STCW A-VI/1-1
• Basic Fire Prevention and Firefighting STCW A-VI/1-2
• Elementary First Aid STCW A-VI/1-3
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities STCW A-VI/1-4
• Seafarers with Designated Security Duties STCW A-VI/6-2
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
• H2S Awareness
• Well Control Level 1