Job description
Join MaritimeSphere PTE Ltd as a Senior Navigation Officer and lead vessel navigation across global routes from our Singapore hub. This is a premium, high-impact role for an experienced navigator who thrives in safety-critical environments.
In this position, you will oversee voyage planning, bridge operations, and navigational watch, ensuring adherence to SOLAS and company safety policies while optimizing efficiency and fuel usage.
We offer advanced simulators, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative, safety-first culture designed to accelerate your leadership journey within a global maritime team.
Responsibility
- Plan and monitor safe passage for all assigned voyages, including route selection, weather risk assessment, and contingency planning.
- Operate ECDIS, ARPA radar, AIS, and automated watchkeeping systems to maintain situational awareness.
- Maintain bridge watch and ensure compliance with COLREGs, SOLAS, and company safety policies.
- Coordinate with port authorities, pilots, and vessel traffic services to secure smooth arrivals and departures.
- Conduct navigational risk assessments and implement mitigations for adverse weather or restricted waters.
- Lead and mentor junior officers; deliver targeted training and drills on navigation procedures.
- Prepare and review voyage plans, weather routing, and post-voyage reports for performance optimization.
- Ensure accurate logbooks, bridge procedures, and documentation for audits and inspections.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science, Marine Transportation, or equivalent
- STCW endorsed as Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (OICNW) with valid compliance for international voyages
- Minimum 5 years of navigational watch experience on ocean-going vessels
- Proficiency in ECDIS, ARPA radar, GPS, radar, and AIS with hands-on voyage planning experience
- Strong knowledge of COLREGs, SOLAS, MARPOL, and bridge resource management
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills; ability to train junior crew
- Proven ability to work under pressure, conduct risk assessments, and maintain accurate logbooks