Second Mate

Second Mate

The Nautical Department, under the responsibility of the Master, plays a crucial role in the safe and efficient navigation and operation of the vessel. In accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, this department ensures compliance with standards for navigation, safety, and crew competency. The Bridge team, supervised by the Chief Mate, works alongside the Safety and Catering teams to maintain a secure and efficient onboard environment.

Your role

As Second Mate, you are essential to the safe navigation and operational control of our offshore vessels. You’ll work on marine operations worldwide, reporting to the Chief Mate and First Mate, and collaborating with a skilled bridge team and other departments.

Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as Bridge Officer of the Watch during sailing, anchoring, port operations, and DP mode, ensuring all activities comply with the Master’s standing orders, international regulations, and good seamanship.
• Operating the Dynamic Positioning (DP) system in accordance with regulations, company procedures, and project requirements.
• Executing DP trials and task plans as directed by the First Mate or Chief Mate.
• Preparing voyage plans, monitoring weather forecasts and navigational warnings, and updating nautical charts and publications according to the latest Notices to Mariners.
• Maintaining close collaboration with survey, tension machine, ROV, and other relevant departments to optimize vessel positioning, pipe pull speeds, and power consumption.
• Ensuring all personal documentation (passport, seaman’s book, medical certificate, COC/COP, and STCW training certificates) is up to date and valid.
• Controlling the ballast system as directed, being aware of vessel stability, and coordinating ship-to-ship logistics in liaison with the Barge Foreman and senior officers.
• Monitoring safety, health, and environmental activities, assisting where necessary, and recording all events and incidents in the vessel’s log.
• Keeping record of the vessel’s Daily Progress Report (DPR) for the nautical department and, in absence of a Field Engineer, administrating and sharing the DPR with relevant parties.
• Carrying out general marine operations, vessel maintenance, and inspections, including maintenance of firefighting and life-saving appliances.
• Assisting the Ship’s Security Officer and ensuring ISPS requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Organizing and conducting emergency drills and exercises, and being part of the emergency teams as per the vessel’s Station Bill.
• Acting as Helicopter Landing Officer or Radio Operator on request

What we expect from you

To succeed as Second Mate at Allseas, you should have:

• Maritime education and compliance with all STCW requirements as per AIMS-VSL-MTX-0532-01 “Crew Certification Quick Reference Guide”.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Officer of the Watch.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as (Junior) DPO in the offshore oil & gas, offshore construction, or dredging industry
• In possession of COC with competency level II/1 and IV/2 “Officer in charge of a Navigational Watch with NO limitations”.
• DPO Unlimited certification.
• HLO (OPITO) and Offshore Radio Operator certification (CAA).
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• A2 level English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Fulfilment of all training and qualification requirements in accordance with the applicable Allseas norms
• Good communication and reporting skills.

What we offer

Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration, and a down-to-earth culture at its core. It means contributing to pioneering projects and working with top-notch technologies.

Apart from that, you can count on the following:

• Competitive salary based on your offshore industry skills and expertise.
• 5x5 rotation schedule for work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic organization.
• Global workplace with professionals from 40+ nationalities.
• Robust safety programs and continuous training.
• Varied fleet experience for skill diversification and career enrichment.

Stories from colleagues

It’s about more than numbers and schedules—it’s about making the best solution happen with the capabilities we’ve built in-house.

Maarten Groen Proposals Engineer