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About Us
Damen Song Cam Shipyard as part of Damen Group is engineering, outfitting, commissioning and delivering
various Damen standard ship types.
The commissioning and sea trials department is part of the Production Department of Damen Song Cam
Shipyard, and is responsible for the verification and start-up of ship systems to secure good operation of all
installations on board, managing the sea trials as well as the lay-up activities of stock ships
The role
The trial Captain is a main person to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including safe
navigation when piloting the vessels in local waters, the seaworthiness of the vessels, the safety of the crew,
protection of the environment, and give the command of the vessel during trials
The trial Captain is responsible for the vessel manoeuvre and operations during sea trials or deliveries of
vessels.
He also is responsible for coordination of management/maintenance plan for all trial equipment, emergency
drills, and other supports
Key Accountabilities
- Preparations:
- Preparations of safety and environmental protection policy before
sailing
- Pay attention to the condition of navigational and safety equipment
- Prepare all needed documents, such as muster list, instructions, and
place them on board before sailing.
- Checks if the right tools and equipment is present on board as
required for deck handling of towing ropes during trials
- Ensures the vessels are ready to leave for sea trials, takes measures for
proper fastening of the deck machinery and loads
- Sea trials:
- As the Captain during the trials, vessel demonstrations and delivery trips
of the vessels to a transport ship
- The trial Captain is responsible for the safe navigation, safety of
personnel, the ship, other properties on board and the environment of
the vessel from the yard to sea trials location, in compliance with
the applicable laws and regulations of the local port authorities of
Hai Phong & Quang Ninh.
- Has GMDSS responsibilities such as contacting port authorities for safe
passage and guidance while sailing on the river
- Is responsible for the safety meeting before vessel sailing
- Mooring/berthing and anchoring of the vessels
- During sailing & trials, the trial Captain directly gives command and
coordinates all activities on board. Also in communication with PM in
charge of.
- Is responsible for communication with the support trial vessel (Song
Cam 5) to make sure a safe trial area & other activities.
- Operation of deck equipment when required
- Making the watch keeping schedule for crews on board in the night
time, to ensure the security condition, position of vessel during
anchorage, engine working condition,.
- Reporting about the results, happened issues,.. during trials
- Harbor activities:
- Pay attention to the expiry date of the certificates of the officers and
crew's certificates of competency
- Taking part in ship handling in the own keel and movements of vessels
from one location to another, ensuring proper mooring to the berths.
- Instructing the crew members participating at trials, basics such as:
deck handling operations, fire-fighting, lifeboat launching. The
emergency drills are carried out regularly for all trial members
- Coordinate the assigned works, preparations for river trials, winch
trials & sea trials
- Support for vessel docking/launching activity when available.
- Supports during fuel bunkering & propulsion system tests
- Responsible for inspection and maintenance of sea trial equipment
before & after each trial, such as load cells, Noise & Vib. measurement
instruments, sea trial tool boxes, life rafts,
- Maintenance & repairing the trial ropes. Report to the commissioning
manager about the ropes condition in time & investment plan in
advance.
- Maintenance of lay-up vessels
- Vessel familiarisation training for the Client crews as applicable
- Taking part in ERT of the shipyard
- Carrying out the assigned works in other working places
- Observing rules:
- Observing the company- and work regulations (including quality,
safety, and environment)
- Follow up strictly the regulations of Hai Phong & Quang Ninh port
authority during sailing & trials
Skills & Experience
- VIMARU education, completed Navigation faculty & having all needed papers for sailing
- Minimum three (3) years of seagoing experience
- Sailing experience or working on ships as chief officer or Captain
- Tugboats operations experience (ASD's represents an advantage)
What We Offer
- Modern, professional and safe European working environment
- Attractive salaries and benefits
- Opportunities for development and training
Other Damen Song Cam does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered.
Recruiter:
Tran Duc Vuong (Trn c Vng)
Email:
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