Stabbert Maritime is a family-owned company with a proud legacy spanning over 50 years and two generations. We provide a comprehensive range of innovative solutions and support services to clients in the offshore, scientific research, subsea, defense, and ship repair industries. Our diverse operational fleet serves the science, research, offshore energy, defense, and renewable energy sectors, delivering reliable and specialized maritime services. Stabbert is currently looking for a Chief Mate to join our fleet.

Position Summary: 

The Chief Mate is a senior deck officer responsible for assisting the Mater in the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. This position requires a highly experienced licensed officer with strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of maritime safety and operations. The Chief Mate reports to the Master. 

Essential Functions:

• The Chief Mate is the head of the Deck Department and is the Officer in Charge in the Master's absence.
• Works under the Master's direction to ensure the vessel's safe operation. 
• Keep a safe navigational watch when required.
• While DP watch, acts as Senior DP Operator
• Oversees vessel maintenance with special emphasis on deck gear, cargo gear, internal and external coatings, spares, budgeting, and closely cooperating with the Chief and First Engineers for technical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Responsible for the supervision and training of junior officers and ratings in the deck department.
• Administration of the Deck department, including record keeping, vessel drills, exercises, and logs.
• Other safety, environmental, or quality duties as assigned by the Master.
• Verifies the maintenance of DP Equipment & Computers.
• Tracks FFA, LSA, and other safety equipment, including its maintenance and inventory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze problems via communication while a vessel is at sea or in a remote location.
• Good communication and interpersonal      skills; capable of maintaining strong relationships both with the team and      customers.
• Time management skills with the ability      to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal      communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and      problem-solving abilities.
• Must be well-organized, detail and      customer-oriented (internal and external), self-starter, self-motivated,      prioritize duties, and follow through with tasks to completion as      necessary.
• Working knowledge in MS Office and      Adobe DC.

Education and/or Requirements:

• Unlimited Chief Mate Oceans license      issued by the US Coast Guard.
• Valid STCW certifications
• Must have a US Passport
• DP Certification
• Minimum five (5) years of sailing      experience. 
• Results-oriented,      self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong      ability to organize and communicate with others
• Strong      work ethics, values, and principles with safety as the first priority
• Understand and be able to support SMS.

Position Content

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, and working conditions associated with the positions. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Stabbert Maritime is a family-owned and operated maritime company. We take pride in our vessels, teams, and the ability to think outside the box to solve our customers' needs. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team with a company that focuses on its people and understands the importance of quality and work-life balance, please send your resume.