Senior Safety Officer

Welcome to The Olsen Way.
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.
But this is not for us.
We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.
Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.
Where the journey is as important as the destination.
In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.
It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family run company, well known for our quality cruises and the ‘personal’ touch we offer our guests.

The Senior Safety Officer is responsible onboard safety management, safety training of crew and the maintenance of all safety related equipment.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in the position of Safety Officer on cruise ships;
• Extensive deep sea and coastal navigational experience;
• Extensive watchkeeping experience;
• Experience of conducting safety related training onboard cruise ships;
• Experience of ship’s safety equipment and the planned maintenance program (AMOS & Fidelio);
• Competence in planning, scheduling and conducting drills and training using the company training tracking system;
• Proficient understanding of relevant conventions (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, MLC etc.);
• Familiarity with LSA/FFA/Safety routines, procedures and equipment;
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, accident investigations and other safety related reporting;
• The ability to work independently and as an effective member of a small team.

Candidates must also hold the following certificates:

• A-II/2 National Chief Officer Licence (Unlimited);
• A-IV/1 GMDSS Radio Operator;
• A-VI/1 Basic Training;
• A-V/2 Crisis Management and Human behaviour;
• Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM);
• A-VI/4-1 Medical First Aid;
• A-VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting;
• A-VI/2 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats;
• Polar Code, Ship’s Security Officer and Powerboat qualifications would be advantageous.

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary with a 1:1 work rotation of two months on board with two month’s leave, a single cabin with private facilities and flights to/from the vessel arranged and paid for by the company. This is an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations.

We will shortlist candidates that are either fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against COVID19.

**We do not charge candidates any referral fee**
**Direct applicants only please. Any candidates submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applicants**