Crew Boat Deckhand at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

Description of Job Task and Responsibilities:

• Handles and secures mooring and towing lines during berthing/unberthing of craft.
• Provides assistance to passengers in boarding and disembarking from ship’s gangways and ensures that the boat captain is informed/advised of any situation/incidents accordingly.
• Provides medical first aid assistance and renders CPR to passengers experiencing health or physical difficulties/injuries until the rescue or assistance arrives.
• Performs assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boat and onboard equipment, IAW Navy’s 3-M System.
• Participates in dock and sea trials of crew boats after repair/maintenance, ensuring boats are safe, operational and seaworthiness.
• Participates in oil spill containment and recovery, and line handling services during mooring/unmooring of ships, to and from piers, as required.
• Maintains awareness to all safety requirements and keeps the boat and all boat compartments/cabin/bilges clean, including work areas in good housekeeping at all times.
• In the event the boat captain is physically incapacitated to perform his duties, incumbent operates the radio communication system and maintains constant communication to Port Control Tower reporting and receiving information/instructions, handles the boat safely and in seaworthy manner until the rescue or assistance arrives.
• Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements of A-06.

Basic Job Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must speak, read and understand the English language both orally and in writing.
• Must complete the On-the-job Training (OJT) for Crew boat Deckhands, including oil spill training.
• Must have knowledge in Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill, basic radio communications and use of firefighting equipment.
• Must have knowledge in Medical First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must pass the overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must pass 2nd Class Swimmer qualification level

Job Specifications: Special Certifications or Training

• Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill Training.
• On-the-Job Training for Crew boat Deckhands.
• First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship’s Maintenance and Material (3M) System.
• NSF-DG Facility Response Training
• Qualified 2nd Class Swimmer

Education:

• High School graduate or its equivalent.
• Attending formal education in maritime studies or equivalent training is preferred but not necessary.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience aboard vessel as Deckhand