Trainee Third Officer at NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML)

NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) is a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited, incorporated in October 2008 as a private limited liability company. The company delivers shipping-related services including crew training, manning, fleet management, terminal management, and consultancy services.

• The Trainee Third Officer will support the deck team onboard the vessel and perform assigned duties under the supervision of the Master.
• The role involves assisting with ship operations, cargo handling activities, safety procedures, onboard training documentation, and maintaining operational standards during assigned watches.

The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist and understudy the Second Officer in onboard operations.
• Support cargo operations, ballast operations, vessel stability activities, mooring operations, and ship security duties during watch periods.
• Ensure the safety of personnel working under assigned supervision.
• Maintain and oversee deck portable firefighting equipment and lifesaving appliances.
• Support the completion and maintenance of onboard training records as directed by the Master.
• Where required, serve as the nominated officer for the GMDSS station, including responsibility for associated tests and records.
• Maintain the Recreational and Technical library onboard the vessel.
• Carry out all lawful commands and delegated responsibilities assigned by the Master.

The right candidate should:

• Be a Nigerian seafarer.
• Possess a minimum OOW Deck Certificate of Competency issued by any of the listed maritime agencies or authorities including Algeria, Georgia, Netherlands, Argentina, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Azerbaijan, Greece, Oman, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Belgium, Hungary, Peru, Brazil, Iceland, Philippines, Bulgaria, India, Poland, Canada, Indonesia, Portugal, Cape Verde, Iran, Romania, Chile, Ireland, Italy, Senegal, Croatia, Jamaica, Serbia, Cuba, Japan, Singapore, Cyprus, Jordan, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Korea Republic, South Africa, Denmark, Latvia, Spain, Ecuador, Lithuania, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Sweden, Estonia, Malaysia, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Malta, Turkey, Faroe Islands, Mexico, Ukraine, Fiji, Montenegro, Uruguay, Finland, Morocco, USA, France, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
• Be at least 18 years old.

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any false information provided during or after the application process will result in outright disqualification of the candidate.