Serves as First Officer Navigation aboard a passenger vessel, standing bridge watches, conducting voyage and environmental planning, maintaining navigation charts and equipment records, monitoring communications and GMDSS systems, and ensuring safe navigation, security, and regulatory compliance. Requires polar waters certification and proven experience sailing in ice and polar waters. The role follows a three-month onboard and three-month vacation rotation, beginning October 2026.
First Officer Navigation Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Standing a regular watch as assigned by the Captain.
- All navigation equipment on the bridge and reporting defects to the Master.
- Keeping navigation equipment log books correct and current.
- Performing all Voyage planning.
- Environmental voyage planning. The 1st Officer Navigation includes all MARPOL related regulations and limits into his voyage planning as well as local regulations.
- Keeping all chart folios and publications correct and current according to the latest Notice to Mariners.
- All merchant flags and pennants.
- Port Questionnaires file and providing traffic, tidal and current information on ports and congested waters.
- Submitting a final technical itinerary each voyage to the Staff Chief Engineer with required information.
- Performing emergency duties as assigned on the Muster List.
- The safety and security of the vessel, passengers and crew while on watch in port.
- The safe navigation and piloting of the vessel while on watch underway.
- Assisting the Staff Captain to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the ship.
- Having an adequate understanding of relevant rules, regulations, codes, and guidelines and
- being fully conversant with the Company’s Safety Management System.
- Monitoring all communication systems (Including/performing Daily, Weekly and Monthly GMDSS Tests).
- Maintaining necessary documentation such as Radio log
- Assist with additional duties as requested by the ships management.
- Uphold all of the Company Principles:
COMPANY GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Ensure that everything we do adds value to the guest experience
- Integrity is our prime equity — never compromise it.
- Positively impact the areas we explore and in which we work.
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- Honor the value of service.
- Maintain our expedition heritage by fostering a spirit of exploration and discovery.
- Demonstrate leadership; excel in knowledge; inspire others.
- Innovate, test and evaluate. Be open to new ideas.
- Strive for clarity in communication.
- Maintain a balance between adventure and safety
Please apply with an updated CV, references and latest appraisal.
Rotation: 3 Months +/- 1 Months onboard; and 3 Months +/- 1 Months of vacation
Joining date: October 2026
Must Have COP Basic Polar Waters
Must be experienced in sailing in Ice and Polar Waters
Rotation: 3 Months +/- 1 Months onboard; and 3 Months +/- 1 Months of vacation
Joining date: October 2026
Columbia Shipmanagement Singapore Office
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