Specialist officer responsible for planning and supervising cargo operations (typically on tankers, gas carriers or specialised cargo vessels), ensuring safe and efficient loading, carriage and discharge.
Responsibilities
Plan and supervise loading, discharging, transfers and tank cleaning / gas operations
Monitor cargo control room systems, pressures, temperatures and gauging
Prepare cargo calculations, documentation and custody-transfer reports
Ensure compliance with ISGOTT / IGC / IBC, terminal and vetting requirements
Train and supervise crew involved in cargo operations
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
STCW VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting
STCW VI/4-1 Medical First Aid
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
STCW V/1-1 Advanced Oil / Chemical Tanker Cargo Ops or V/1-2 Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Ops (as per vessel type)
STCW V/3 Basic IGF Code training (gas / low-flashpoint-fuelled ships)
Relevant STCW COC (II/1-II/2 or III/1-III/2) where required by flag / company
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Cargo-handling simulator (liquid cargo / LNG) training
ISGOTT / SIGTTO / OCIMF familiarization
Company cargo system type-specific training