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Martide’s partners are seeking skilled and dedicated maritime professionals to fill various ranks and positions aboard merchant ships.  Crew members play a critical role in maintaining the ship’s safety, navigation, and operational efficiency. Positions are available in deck, engine, and bridge departments, each playing a vital part in ensuring smooth vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery of cargo.

Key Responsibilities and Duties (varies by role and rank):

Deck Crew (Able Seafarers, Deckhands, Bosun)

• Assist with the safe loading, securing, and unloading of general cargo, containerized goods, and bulk materials.
• Operate and maintain cargo handling gear, such as cranes, winches, lashings, and securing equipment.
• Handle and maintain mooring lines during berthing, unberthing, and anchoring operations.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repair of deck equipment, including cleaning, painting, and rust removal.
• Assist with cargo inspections, reporting damage, defects, or unsafe conditions.
• Support safety procedures during cargo handling, wear PPE, and participate in emergency response drills.

Engineering Crew (Wipers, Motormen, Engineers, Chief Engineer)

• Operate, maintain, and repair the ship’s propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor and maintain essential machinery, such as engines, generators, compressors, and ballast systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures to ensure continuous operation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure smooth vessel operations.
• Ensure compliance with MARPOL regulations for bilge water, emissions, and waste management.
• Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts, tools, and emergency repair equipment.

Bridge Crew (Watch Officers, 2nd Officer, Chief Officer, Captain)

• Oversee safe navigation, voyage planning, and watchkeeping in compliance with international maritime regulations.
• Supervise cargo loading, unloading, and securing operations to ensure compliance with cargo plans.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety briefings, and emergency drills for crew safety and security.
• Supervise ballast and de-ballasting operations to maintain vessel stability and ensure proper trim.
• Coordinate with port authorities, pilots, and terminal operators for berthing, unberthing, and cargo operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, and the ship's safety management system (SMS).
• Oversee vessel security, access control, and adherence to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

General Responsibilities (All Ranks and Positions)

• Follow health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols to protect crew members and the environment.
• Participate in emergency response drills, such as firefighting, man-overboard, and rescue procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safe working conditions in crew living quarters, working spaces, and operational areas.
• Handle the physical and mental demands of working at sea for extended periods.
• Support teamwork, accountability, and collaboration to ensure smooth vessel operations.
• Adhere to international regulations, company policies, and the ship's safety management system (SMS).