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Working at Maersk

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Join Maersk Line as a Bosun for Container Vessels on a Full-Time basis. In this role, you will lead deck operations, manage safety and environmental compliance, oversee deck stores, and mentor deck crew members on technically advanced vessels.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 12 months service on container foreign-going ships required.
  • No specific degree requirement stated.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Surface treatment and paint application: Execute and oversee paint mixing, application, and housekeeping of the paint locker and deck stores to maintain vessel upkeep.
  • Equipment operation and maintenance: Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs on deck equipment while supervising the deck crew on safe usage.
  • Safety and compliance management: Monitor work and rest hours for ABs and OSs, enforce safety policies, and exercise STOP WORK authority when necessary.
  • Training and leadership: Train deck ratings in seamanship, ropework, risk assessment, and contribute to their performance management.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Able Seaman (AB) roles may bring strong seamanship and deck maintenance skills, alongside meeting mandatory container vessel experience requirements.

Job description

Maersk Line is very interested in receiving applications from qualified experienced seafarers for the above listed position for Container Vessels

We offer

A key position in the world’s largest Container shipping company. You will have challenging opportunities to contribute with and develop your competencies on technically advanced vessels with the best and latest machinery. You will also have the chance to influence and optimize efficiency and procedures in line with increasing empowerment of our vessels

Key responsibilities

  • Have knowledge of and adhere to the Company's policy

  • Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner following the Master's, Chief Officers and other Officers instructions, relevant legislation, and Company procedures. Assist the Master, Chief Engineer or their deputies with ordering spares whenever needed

  • Keep the Chief Officer, vessel management and other functions on board informed, to co-ordinate and control activities, maximise safety, quality, and environmental protection

  • Ensure work and rest hour planning for all AB’s and OS’s is done regularly and requirements are complied with. Bring any challenges in rest hour compliance to the attention of Chief Officer / Officer of the Watch (OOW)

  • Report any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions including exercising STOP WORK

  • Participate actively in safety meetings, post drill briefings and other meetings and provide feedback for overall improvement of the safety, compliance, and operational aspects

  • Have thorough knowledge of surface treatment and paint application/mixing on board a vessel.

  • Oversee the stock and housekeeping of the paint locker, Bosun store and Deck store, including consumables as directed by the Chief Officer. Items falling low on stock to be reported to the Chief Officer in good time.

  • Be familiar with the equipment used on board and be capable of carrying out basic troubleshooting and repairs on such equipment, while seeking assistance from the Chief Engineer or Chief Officer as required.

  • Train or assist in training the deck crew. This includes (but not limited to) use of various equipment on board (cranes, winches, power tools etc.), ropework, customary seamanship, proper registration of rest hours and use of risk assessment tools.

  • Overall responsible for the housekeeping of the deck areas under the authority of the Chief Officer

  • Responsible for implementation of Garbage management plan, segregation of garbage and cleanliness of garbage room.

  • Assist in planning and execution of maintenance tasks as identified by the Chief Officer

  • Under direct instructions of the Master or Chief Officer, take charge of mooring / anchor stations

  • Assist in the Engine department as required, under the supervision of the Chief Engineer or Second Engineer

  • Contribute to the People Performance Management of the deck ratings.

  • Be a role model to the ratings on board when it comes to cultural transformation

We are looking for

Minimum of 12 months service on containers foreign going ships

For more information please contact:
marinejobs.india@maersk.com

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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Maersk

Bosun (SF)

Mumbai
On-site

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