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Martide’s partners are looking for responsible and detail-oriented Fourth Officers to join their deck teams aboard a variety of cargo ships and tankers. This role is crucial for ensuring the vessel's safe navigation, cargo operations, and compliance with maritime regulations. As a junior deck officer, the Fourth Officer supports senior officers in managing shipboard operations, monitoring safety systems, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key responsibilities generally include:

  • Bridge Watchkeeping: Serve as an Officer of the Watch (OOW) during assigned shifts, ensuring the safe navigation and maneuvering of the vessel in accordance with maritime regulations.
    • Navigation Support: Assist in voyage planning, updating charts, and maintaining navigational aids, ensuring they remain current and accurate.
      • Safety & Security Checks: Carry out routine checks on safety, firefighting, and life-saving equipment, ensuring all gear is operational and compliant with safety standards.
        • Cargo Operations: Support loading, securing, and discharging of cargo, ensuring compliance with cargo handling procedures and maintaining proper documentation.
          • Emergency Response: Participate in emergency drills and respond to real-time emergencies, including fire, collision, or man-overboard situations, as directed by senior officers.
            • Compliance & Documentation: Maintain logs, reports, and checklists for navigation, cargo handling, and safety inspections, ensuring they meet legal and regulatory standards.
              • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Support shipboard compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including pollution prevention measures.
                • Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior officers, engineers, and deck crew to ensure smooth daily operations and effective communication.
                  Frequently asked questions about Fourth Officer
                  Do I need an account to be able to apply for Fourth Officer jobs through Martide?

                  Yes. You need to create an account before you can apply for Fourth Officer jobs with Martide. The good news is, it is quick, easy and free.

                  What similar seafarer jobs can I find on Martide?

                  As well as Fourth Officer jobs, we are often looking to fill other jobs on ships including Chief Officer jobs, 2nd Officer jobs and Third Officer jobs

                  Does Martide have a mobile seafarer job app?

                  Yes. We have a free mobile seafarer job app which enables you to create your account, complete your seafarer resume and apply for Fourth Officer jobs on ships, wherever you are in the world.

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