Job Description

A challenging and rewarding opportunity exists for a highly motivated Second Officer within the NorthLink Ferries fleet.

The Second Officer is responsible to the Chief Officer and Master. During Bridge Watchkeeping and Loading Officer duties the Second Officer has functional authority over the Deck crew assigned to the watch.

1. In charge of a Navigational Watch.

2. In charge of car deck operations during loading/discharging during designated periods.

3. Maintenance and upkeep of charts, including electronic charts, and all nautical publications, including in electronic format, if required.

4. Maintenance of all bridge equipment, as required by planned maintenance system.

5. Emergency Duties as per Muster List.

6. Partake in weekly Emergency Drills.

7. Ensuring that all L.S.A. & F.F.A. are in good working order and up to date as per the planned maintenance system.

8. Upkeep of records in approved planned maintenance system as per designated areas of responsibility.

9. Any other duties required by the Chief Officer or Master.

Chief Mate Unlimited Certificate of Competency

GMDSS GoC

ENG 1

Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques

Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

Proficiency in Elementary First Aid

Proficiency in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

Proficiency in Security Awareness

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats

Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting

Proficiency in Medical First Aid

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

HELM Management Level

ECDIS Generic (May be included with NAEST)

NAEST (M)

Crowd Management

All Minimum Company Requirements as per MHR 201

Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency

Yellow Belt Certification

Shipboard Security Officer

Shipboard Safety Officer

Crew/Bridge Resource Management

Sperry ECDIS Type Specific

Shift patterns working two weeks on, two weeks off.

Competitive rates of pay.

Assistance with travel to work expenses.

28 days (pro rata) annual leave.

Pension scheme, life assurance, wellbeing support, staff discounts.

The Second Officer may be required to work on any vessel owned, managed or chartered by the ship owner out of the Northern Isles locations that the operator has vessels operating. The normal work pattern is two weeks on/off with annual leave.

It is preferred that Candidates live within the local vicinity of our Ports (Aberdeen, Orkney & Shetland).

To apply please head to our recruitment portal -

https://northlinkferries.ankaarecruiter.com/Jobseeker

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 29th August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,394.00-68,344.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Free parking Gym membership
Work Location: In person