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Third Officer
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This position works under the supervision of the Second Officer (Navigator) and Department Head, First Officer. Serves as a Deck Watch Officer and is responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel. Assists the Master and senior deck officers in carrying out their responsibilities. As directed/designated by the Chief Mate, makes timely and frequent inspection of all lifesaving equipment onboard the vessels, including lifeboats, life rafts and associated securing devices, and any other equipment. May be assigned collateral duties of Assistant Damage Control Officer, CBR-D Officer, or Special Services Officer.
Conditions of Employment
If you do not currently have a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), click here to download the MMC application package.
All applicants will need to include a copy of their Transportation Workers Identification Credential Card (TWIC). To learn more click here.
To express interest in a position with MSC, please complete an Information Request Form (IRF).
Once you have completed an IRF you may download open position announcements and apply by mail. Please only submit an application for a position that is currently open; applications submitted for positions not currently open will not be processed.
You may not be hired if you fail to report:
- Previous security clearance issues (intents to deny or the revocation of security clearances)
- Debts
- Previous Felony convictions where actual time was served in jail for more than one year.
Any questions relative to this issue should be directed to the CIVMAR Support Center at (866) 562-7672.
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