Second officer (M/F)

Discover the job description

If you already have an experience as a bridge officer of the watch and if you are interested in sailing on ferries, join our crew !

The Second Officer at Brittany Ferries performs the bridge watch and ensures the ship safety along with embarkation and disembarkation operations.

 

Missions

Within the deck crew, under Captain delegation, you :

  • Perform the bridge watch, ensure ship and passengers safety all along the various port manoeuvres, shallow waters navigation and anti-collision decisions.
  • Have the responsability of vessel’s transit, in accordance with relevant regulations (STCW, COLREG, SOLAS, …)
  • Supervise watch lookouts, deck ratings and night watchman
  • Contribute to new joiners training
  • Participate in commercial operations

Profile  

It is compulsory to hold valid : 

  • Unlimited bridge officer of the watch certificate
  • Basic Safety Training Certificate
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
  • Advanced Firefighting Certificate
  • IGF Training is a plus

Specific features of the profession

  • Required mobility to embarkation ports
  • Short terms rotations 
  • Fixed-term and permanent contracts
  • Valid passport required

How to apply ? 

  • Prepare a CV, an application letter and copies of your STCW certificates and don’t forget to indicate your availability period.
  • You may be invited to an interview with a member of our crewing department.

Why you should join us ?

Brittany Ferries, a unique company in the maritime sector. Here are our identity markers :

 

A unique model

We are the leading employer of French sailors

A unique story
that relates the boldness, pioneering spirit
and pragmatism of a group of farmers.

A raison d’être
To contribute to the economic development of these regions, through our passenger and freight transport activities

A mid-sized company

with a European dimension and culture

A shipping company

committed to its energy transition

A mission for our customers
the travel experience, creating connections between people and destinations

Our recruitment process

At Brittany Ferries, the recruitment process is adapted to the job for which the candidate has applied. Some positions may have specific requirements.

Firstly, we will contact you to introduce you to the job for which you have applied and to get to know you better. Secondly, an interview will be arranged with a member of the Human Resources department and/or a representative of the job in question.

Brittany Ferries is hiring !

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