Experienced Second Captain on oil and chemical tankers
Socatra, France’s only oil tanker operator, is currently growing with the renewal and expansion of its fleet to 17 chemical tankers (from 8,000 tonnes to 50,000 tonnes) by 2027.
A family-owned shipping company on a human scale, always on the lookout for innovation and mindful of its impact, Socatra has been a pioneer in sail propulsion with the installation of rotor masts on the Alcyone, a ship supplying Polynesia, and will have made nearly 50% of its fleet greener within a year with the delivery of new hybrid and dual fuel/methanol-powered ships.
With a view to modernising and expanding our fleet, we are looking for First Officers with matrix experience on ships classified as oil and chemical tankers.
Job responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Captain, your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing cargo operations (loading, unloading, washing);
Planning and monitoring the maintenance and operation of equipment, materials and general ship upkeep;
Planning and monitoring the maintenance and operation of safety and survival equipment (lifeboats, firefighting equipment, regulatory drills);
Assisting the Captain in preparing and conducting various inspections (vettings, audits, etc.);
Supervising and training the crew;
Ensuring navigation safety: bridge watch.
Required profile:
Experience as Second Officer with proven track record on oil and chemical tankers;
Basic training certificate for oil tankers and chemical tankers;
Advanced training certificate for oil tankers;
Advanced training certificate for chemical tankers;
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Advantages:
IGF basic training certificate;
IGF advanced training certificate.
Working conditions:
Permanent contract
ENIM social security scheme
Long-distance shipping / tramping
Position available immediately
If you are passionate about sailing and have the required skills, join our teams by sending your CV and cover letter to crew@socatra.com.
To find out more about our company, visit our website: https://socatra.com/.
Contact
You can send us your CV and cover letter to Antoine Breton :
crew@socatra.com