Mate Hopper Suction Dredger

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Do you see yourself in the wheelhouse of a hopper suction dredger? Does a family business with a no-nonsense culture appeal to you? Then we are looking for you!

MATE HOPPER SUCTION DREDGER

Your new role

As Mate Hopper Suction Dredger:

• you maneuver the vessel under all sailing and weather conditions in areas of wide and narrow waterways;
• you perform safe navigation, making use of the available tools;
• you are responsible for the bridge, deck, and navigation equipment;
• you communicate correctly with vessel traffic services, coast guard stations, and other ships;
• you are the safety officer, and as such, chairman of the safety committee;
• you are responsible for maintaining the available life-saving, safety, firefighting, and environmental protection equipment in good condition;
• you act as Ship Security Officer, with the associated tasks.

Your talent

You possess:

• sailing qualification at least mate up to 3,000 GT (STCW);
• the quality to independently run a watch and manage personnel as 1st mate;
• completed basic safety training;
• Ship Security Officer (SSO) certificate;
• 'advanced firefighting' certificate;
• 'proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats, other than fast rescue boats' certificate;
• GMDSS general operator's certificate;
• knowledge of the ISM code;
• knowledge of MS Office;
• familiarity with a hopper suction dredger or a similar vessel;
• good command of the English language, both spoken and written;
• problem-solving ability;
• flexibility;
• good communication and social skills.

Your employment conditions

At Spaansen, you will find a challenging position within a familial, entrepreneurial environment. As Mate Hopper Suction Dredger, you can count on the following employment conditions:

• an appropriate salary;
• a full-time employment contract with a sailing schedule of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off; ...