Chief Officer

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the exterior and interior maintenance.
• Supervise ballasting, ship’s stability, trim and keep proper ballast record in compliance with the Ballast Water Management Plan.
• Oversee fresh water bunkering (not in the ECR), maintaining records.
• Keep the preventive maintenance system up to date regarding maintenance routines. Keep the Lloyd’s survey list for the hull and tanks (excluding the fuel/lubrication oil tanks) up to date, and see that surveys are carried out as per the schedule.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and safety of platforms, shell doors, tender arrangements, pilot ladders, anchor and mooring equipment, etc.
• Assist the Staff Captain during Flag State, port state, health inspections, class society inspections, and Safety Management System matters.
• See that personnel files for the Deck Ratings and Petty Officers are maintained (working with Human Resources).
• Be in charge of tendering and platform operations.
• Maintain damage control equipment.
• Uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under your control.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master unlimited license
• 2+ years’ experience as Chief Officer/Senior Officer on medium to large cruise vessels
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm about guiding other team members
• Proven leadership skills, and ability to take command and make quick decisions under pressure
• Flexibility and a cool head in dynamic, ever-evolving environments

Additional Information:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check