Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. We are seeking a Tug Chief Officer to be based in Lamu. This role acts as the second in command aboard the tug, supporting the Master with all vessel operations, navigation, and crew management.
Responsibilities
- Command Support: Act as the second in command, supporting the Master with all vessel operations, navigation, and crew management.
- Marine Operations: Safely execute day-to-day marine operations such as towing, docking, undocking, and assisting with vessel mooring operations in accordance with established procedures and international standards.
- Deck Supervision: Oversee and participate in the planning, coordination, and supervision of all deck activities, ensuring safety and operational readiness.
- Compliance: Ensure that the deck crew operates in compliance with safety procedures, maritime regulations, and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
- Cargo & Ballast: Supervise cargo operations, ensuring proper load and ballast distribution is maintained during towage, fuel transfers, or port entry operations.
- Safety Equipment: Monitor and maintain safety and firefighting equipment, ensuring systems are operational and accessible at all times.
- Emergency Preparedness: Conduct regular emergency drills for fire, man-overboard, abandon ship, and other emergencies, ensuring the crew is trained and prepared.
- Documentation: Oversee proper upkeep of deck logs, voyage data, reports, and documentation to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contract requirements.
- Maintenance: Implement the routine maintenance, cleaning, and testing of all deck equipment, including mooring winches, hawsers, and towing gear.
- Technical Coordination: Coordinate with the Chief Engineer to ensure vessel operational readiness and maintain close communication regarding the mechanical and technical status of the vessel.
- Navigation: Assist in the navigation of the tug to ensure safe passage, including maintaining situational awareness while underway, at anchor, or during ship-to-ship activities.
- Safety Leadership: Serve as the primary safety officer for onboard deck operations, identifying and mitigating risks while monitoring compliance with environmental and pollution prevention standards.
- Inventory Management: Manage inventories of safety, navigation, and operational equipment, coordinating resupply as required.
- Leadership Backup: Step into the role of acting Captain if required, in the absence of the Master.
Minimum Requirements
- Certification: Valid certification as Chief Mate (unlimited) or equivalent license as required under STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).
- Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience onboard tugs or other similar vessels, including towage, docking, and port services.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of maritime rules and regulations, including ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and local/international navigation standards.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience in rigging, deck operations, mooring, and towing procedures.
- Safety Skills: Proficiency in managing emergency situations, including firefighting, man overboard recovery, and damage control.
- Leadership: Strong leadership, team coordination, and organizational skills, including managing deck crews and work processes.
- Environmental Awareness: Thorough knowledge of vessel safety management systems, pollution control, and environmental protocols.
- Administrative Skills: Ability to maintain detailed logs, records, and reports as required by company policy, flag-state, and port-state control inspections.
- Travel Readiness: Must be in possession of a valid passport (valid for at least one year at the time of hiring) and capable of traveling internationally.
- Medical Fitness: Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for duty aboard a vessel for the duration of deployment.
