Serves as the vessel’s statutory Safety Officer while maintaining bridge watchkeeping proficiency. Oversees maritime safety compliance, life-saving and firefighting equipment readiness, inspections, audits, accident investigations, drills, emergency training, work permits, certifications, and corrective actions. Supports crew development as Cadet Training Officer and understudies the Staff Captain. Requires Basic Polar Waters certification and experience sailing in ice and polar waters.
First Officer Safety Responsibilities
- The Safety Officer must remain current on Bridge Watch Keeping duties and equipment and they should normally complete one sea watch per week as a minimum.
- Serve as the vessel’s Statutory Safety Officer, reporting to the Staff Captain on a day-to-day basis and directly to the Master on all safety-related matters.
- Monitor and promote compliance with maritime safety regulations, company policies, and expedition safety standards.
- Ensure the operational readiness, inspection, maintenance, and certification of all Life Saving Appliances (LSA), Fire Fighting Appliances (FFA), watertight integrity systems, and other safety-critical equipment.
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct crew safety inductions, mandatory training, emergency drills, musters, and exercises in accordance with statutory and company requirements.
- Lead safety inspections, audits, accident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow-up corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
- Authorize work permits and verify that appropriate safety precautions are in place before hazardous work is undertaken.
- Maintain and administer muster lists, emergency response documentation, safety certifications, records, and related safety management systems.
- Coordinate training of emergency response teams, lifeboat and life raft crews, tender operators, and deck personnel on safety-critical equipment and operations.
- Promote a strong safety culture by raising health and safety awareness, communicating company safety objectives, and encouraging crew participation in safety initiatives.
- Work closely with deck, engine, hotel, and expedition departments to support inspections, audits, surveys, certification activities, and regulatory compliance.
- Support crew development as Cadet Training Officer and act as understudy to the Staff Captain.
- Maintain proficiency in bridge watchkeeping duties and provide operational support as required by the Master and Staff Captain.
- 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: November 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: November 2026
Columbia Shipmanagement Singapore Office
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