Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! We are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Represented by the ITF, we adhere to ILO standards, ensuring fair practices and safe conditions. Please note that we follow a merit-based recruitment process and never charge fees for job offers. 

Role Purpose: Assist with deck operations, navigation, cargo handling, and overall vessel maintenance to ensure safe, secure, and environmentally compliant operations. 

Assist in navigation, cargo and ballast handling, mooring, and anchoring operations. Carry out deck maintenance and housekeeping as assigned while ensuring equipment readiness. Comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Essential Knowledge: The Ordinary Seaman must be familiar with company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations. Key knowledge areas include the Theory and Practice of Seamanship, emergency procedures, risk assessment, and hazard identification. Essential areas also include maintenance tasks, use of gas monitoring equipment, operating deck machinery, and waste management practices.

Essential Skills and Abilities: Effective communication and reporting skills are essential for the Ordinary Seaman, along with the ability to operate, maintain, and assist in repairing deck equipment. Proficiency in anchoring, mooring, and ropework, including knots and splices, is crucial. Strong time management skills, resource prioritization, and a commitment to high standards of cosmetic maintenance and housekeeping are also required.

Experience: Demonstrates reliability and effectiveness as a member of the deck crew, with a strong record in deck operations, including the use of deck machinery and cargo handling. Maintains the deck in good working condition, ensuring cosmetic maintenance standards are met. Shows seamanship skills, including proficiency in rope work and handling various types of lines, cables, and wires.

 

For more information on our benefits, please visit our Careers at Sea page: https://www.scorpiogroup.net/careers-at-sea/ 

Based in the thriving Baltic city of Riga, Astor Shipmanagement has 15 years of experience in crew management, as well as established routines for the careful processing and checking of documents in the selection of crew for different vessel types. Specializing in sourcing highly skilled seafarers from across Eastern Europe, we are committed to delivering top-quality talent to meet the needs of the maritime industry. Known for our transparent processes and dedication to excellence, we help professionals secure rewarding positions at sea. Join us to advance your maritime career with competitive wages and expert, multilingual support. Welcome aboard!

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