Chief Officer

Job Overview

Stena Line is seeking a Senior Deck Officer for the role of Chief Officer on Stena Nordica. The position offers an improved work‑life balance and strong career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Your designated areas of responsibility as agreed by the Master.
• Act in accordance with your responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation.
• Carry out maintenance on board as directed by the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program.
• Be familiar with the ship’s operating and navigational procedures.
• Manage all identified risk to ship, personnel and environment and establish appropriate safeguards.
• Report to the Senior Master any incident or accident relating to any injury or potential hazard aboard, including deficiencies in machinery or equipment, especially safety equipment.
• Be familiar with the relevant parts, procedures and requirements of the SMS contained within the DOCMAP system.
• Take an active interest in duties above your rank to ensure confidence in stepping up and the ability to be hands‑on.

Benefits

• Concessionary ferry travel throughout the Irish Sea
• Discounted UK and European rail travel
• Company pension & life assurance scheme
• 24 weeks per annum onboard with 28 weeks off (inclusive of 4 rostered weeks annual leave)
• Recognition scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health Cash Healthcare plan (access to online GP, cash‑back from various health and dental treatments, gym memberships)
• Continuous training, coaching and development within a helpful and encouraging environment with progression opportunities to Chief Engineer

Ideal Candidate

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Mandatory Certifications

• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• Master’s Unlimited COC – applicants must hold this certification at the time of application.

Preferred Certifications

• Crowd Management Training
• Passenger Safety Training

Equal Employment Opportunity Mandate

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.