Chief Mate on Bulk Carrier

Conditions

Salary

7 000 - 8 000 USD

Contract

4 m

Sign on

in 4 weeks

Minimum requirements

Nationality

Level of English

Intermediate

Comments

CHIEF OFFICER – Bulk Carrier
Company Overview

Our company is a reputable owner/operator of modern dry bulk vessels, trading globally. We place strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, optimal performance, and crew welfare. We now seek a highly qualified Chief Officer to join a 61,000 DWT class bulk carrier built ~2012, with modern cargo handling gear, trading in international bulk trades.

Vessel / Technical Profile (for candidate reference)

Type: Bulk carrier, strengthened for heavy cargo and coil operations in holds

DWT: ~ 61,358 tonnes (summer condition)

Gross Tonnage: ~ 34,795 GT

LOA: ~ 199.98 m, Beam: ~ 32.24 m

Main Engine: Mitsui / B&W 6S50M‐C, installed power ~ 8,450 kW

Speed / Fuel Consumption (indicative):

  • Laden: ~ 14.0 knots on ~ 32 mt VLSFO (plus auxiliaries)
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  • Ballast: ~ 14.5 knots on ~ 32 mt VLSFO
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  • Economical profile: ~ 12.5 knots on ~ 25 mt VLSFO
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Cargo Holds / Hatch / Gear: 5 holds, 5 hatches, hydraulic hatch covers; 4 electro-hydraulic deck cranes each 30 mt SWL, crane outreach, and grab operations capability
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Strengthening: Designed to carry rolled steel coils (in 2 tiers) in all 5 holds under certain conditions
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Class / Notations: NS* (CSR, BC-A, BC-XII, GRAB 20), ESP, IWS, Periodically unmanned machinery spaces (UMS) compliance, etc.


Job Title

Chief Officer (2nd in Command / First Mate)

Reporting To

Master (Captain) and technical / operations management ashore as required.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist the Master in safe navigation, ship operations, and compliance with company policies, flag state, classification society, and international maritime conventions (ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.).

Oversee deck operations: cargo handling, stowage and trimming, hatch covers, lashing, securing, ballasting/deballasting, stability management.

Prepare, review, and supervise the cargo plan, stability calculations, and ensure proper execution of loading/unloading operations.

Supervise the deck department: maintenance, repairs, inspections, safety drills, crew training.

Oversee safety, security, and environmental protection measures (e.g. Oil record book, garbage, shipboard safety audits).

Assist in passage planning, watchkeeping (as per schedule), and navigational safety (bridge resource management).

Maintenance of deck equipment, ensuring all cranes, winches, hatch covers operate within class limits.

Generate periodical reports to Master / management: deck maintenance, planned maintenance system (PMS), spare parts needs, consumables, inspections.

Ensure compliance with ISM/ISPS/SSSC, audits, inspections, and regulatory surveys.

Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory Credentials:

Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate / Chief Officer (STCW, unlimited or appropriate for vessel size)

Valid medical certificate and ENG1 (or local equivalent)

Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Basic Safety / Advanced Fire Fighting / Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat

Certificate in Cargo Handling & Stowage, Grain / Bulk (as applicable)

Approved training: Bridge Resource Management (BRM), Leadership & Managerial Skills

Working experience as Second Officer / Chief Mate on bulk carriers (minimum years: e.g. 3–5 years in senior deck roles)

Familiarity with bulk cargo operations, especially steel coils or heavy cargo if relevant

Experience with crane operations, cargo gear, heavy lifts, securing systems

Desirable / Additional:

Additional training in ballast water management, energy efficiency, environmental compliance

Experience in audit preparation (ISM, PSC, class)

Good interpersonal skills, leadership, ability to train and motivate deck personnel

Problem-solving ability under pressure, attention to detail

Terms & Benefits

Contract duration: e.g. 6 to 12 months (depending on rotation)

Competitive salary (in line with market for vessels of this class)

Overtime, leave, travel on repatriation per company policy

Accommodation, meals, insurance onboard

Reimbursement of certificates, training as per company policy

Full support from shore management for logistic, technical, and welfare matters

Vessel details

Vessel

2012 year build, 34 795 GRT

Main engine

Mitsui Man B&W 6S50MC-C (Mark 8), 11 492 HP

Nationalities

Mix

Region

WW

Crewing

Latvia, Crewplanet

Shipowner

Greece