NOTE: Positions are open ONLY to Guyanese or CARICOM nationals.
Basic Requirements for ALL Offshore roles:
- OPITO Offshore certification
- Seaman’s Discharge Book (preferred)
- STCW and other offshore certifications
- Vaccination Book (COVID + Yellow Fever)
- ID card
- Passport
- Undergo a Drug & Alcohol screening and full medical for TB, OGUK and ENG1
Key Responsibilities
The primary duties of a Deckhand include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintenance of the decks, superstructures, and docks: Regular cleaning, painting, and general upkeep to ensure all areas are free from hazards and maintained according to maritime standards.
- Handling lines and rigging: Assisting in the mooring and unmooring of the ship, handling ropes, wires, and riggings essential for the docking processes.
- Safety and emergency procedures: Participating in safety drills and being familiar with the use of emergency equipment like lifeboats and firefighting gear.
- Assisting in navigation: Serving as a lookout, communicating potential hazards, and helping in steering the vessel under the supervision of the ship’s officers.
- Loading and unloading cargo: Assisting with the loading and unloading operations to ensure cargo is handled efficiently and safely.
- Customer service: Providing information and assistance to passengers on board in situations where the vessel carries passengers.
Education and Certification Requirements
- Deck-Rating preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- TBOSIET or BOSIET
- STCW
- Maritime Security Awareness or Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) certificate: Depending on the vessel and its operations, additional security training may be required.
- Physical fitness
- Experience on boats preferred