Chief Mate at Kenya Railways

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Master for the following:

• Ensures proper safety of the ship during loading and offloading by coordinating ballasting of the ship.
• Ensures cargo operation is properly documented
• Submits periodic reports of the deck department to the Master.
• Guides subordinates in job appraisal and target annual target setting.
• Ensures appropriate manning arrangements of the ship bridge during the voyage.
• Ensures towing and mooring lines are properly connected and safely secured with the ports ballads.
• Monitor hull condition all the time to maintain the correct GM and the trim of the ship.
• Formulates manning plans for the various departments of the ship according to manning levels as issued by Marine regulators.e. g KMA
• Ensures lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment and waterproofing equipment are properly maintained.
• Coordinates maintenance of the hull, anchor chain, mooring equipment, towing equipment, cargo gear, navigational instruments, and accommodation spaces.
• Monitors ship operation activities to prevent marine pollutions.
• Plans replenishment of ship stores and encourage economic use of the same
• Ensures Safety of crew and cargo on board the ship by encouraging use of PPEs and appropriate handling gears.
• Coordinate with the chief engineer in matters related to shipboard repairs.
• Makes arrangements relating procedures for access to shore and communication procedures when the ship is in port to avoid theft and stowaways.
• Guides new crew and visitors on board the ship on matters safety.
• Communicates with stations using all types of communication systems on board including GMDSS.
• Ensures compliance of Quality Management System as per the requirements of ISO Standards

Requirements

1. Form 4 certificate C+ and above
2. Training in ship navigation, COC
3. STCW ’95 tanker familiarization,
4. GMDSS and ship security
5. Chief officer of vessel of 500GT and above
6. At least 2-3 years’ experience as 2nd officer