We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deck Cadet

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Undertake supervised onboard training to develop the seamanship, navigation, cargo-operation and safety competencies required for a future deck officer.
• The Deck Cadet will support the deck department under the direction of the Master and authorised deck officers while complying with vessel procedures and applicable maritime requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the vessel's approved deck cadet training programme and maintain the required training record book.
• Assist deck officers with supervised bridge watchkeeping, lookout duties, navigational routines and bridge familiarisation.
• Learn the use of navigational charts, publications, electronic navigation equipment, communications systems and passage-planning procedures.
• Assist with mooring, unmooring, anchoring, berthing and unberthing operations under direct supervision.
• Participate in cargo, ballast and deck operations as permitted by training level and vessel procedures.
• Assist with routine deck maintenance, inspections, preservation, cleaning and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, emergency response exercises and vessel familiarisation.
• Observe and comply with permit-to-work, working-at-height, enclosed-space entry, lifting and other applicable safety procedures.
• Report defects, unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents and environmental concerns promptly to the supervising officer.
• Learn and comply with pollution-prevention procedures and relevant SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM and ISPS requirements.
• Complete assigned training tasks, assessments and onboard learning activities accurately and on time.
• Work collaboratively with deck and engine personnel and comply with the Master's lawful instructions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant maritime education or enrolment in an approved nautical science / deck officer cadet programme.
• Required seafarer medical fitness certification and applicable STCW basic safety training, as required for the vessel and training route.
• Valid seafarer identification and travel documentation, where applicable.
• Demonstrated interest in navigation, seamanship and a maritime career.
• Ability to meet applicable flag-state, STCW and company requirements for cadet placement.

Key Competencies:

• Safety consciousness and situational awareness.
• Communication, teamwork and discipline.
• Attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions.
• Adaptability, resilience and eagerness to learn.
• Practical problem-solving and personal accountability.
• Commitment to environmental protection and professional conduct.

Key Success Measures:

• Completion of assigned onboard training tasks and required sea-time milestones.
• Progress against the approved training record book and competency assessments.
• Consistent compliance with safety, security and environmental procedures.
• Demonstrated learning, reliability and positive feedback from supervising officers.