Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor

Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor

Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 5 years Location Lagos Job Field Shipping and Maritime

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor for a privately owned indigenous Maritime Training Institute committed to providing quality maritime education, professional training, and human capital development for the Maritime and Oil & Gas industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical training in Navigation and Seamanship.
• Conduct training in marine navigation, chartwork, passage planning and bridge watchkeeping.
• Provide practical instruction in seamanship, anchoring, mooring, berthing and deck operations.
• Train candidates in COLREGs, collision avoidance and safe navigation practices.
• Conduct ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA and bridge simulator-based training, where applicable.
• Prepare lesson plans, course materials, practical exercises and assessments.
• Assess trainees’ knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with approved training standards.
• Maintain accurate training records and assessment reports.
• Ensure training activities comply with STCW requirements, NIMASA regulations and quality management procedures.
• Support course reviews, internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote safety, professionalism and discipline among trainees.

Requirements

• Minimum of Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck Certificate of Competency (CoC) or an equivalent recognised maritime qualification.

• Valid STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate.

• Valid Train the Trainer (TTT) / Training, Teaching and Assessment (TTA) certificate or equivalent recognised instructional qualification.

• Valid medical fitness certificate in accordance with applicable STCW requirements.

• 3–5 years’ relevant sea-going experience as a Deck Officer.

• Demonstrable experience in navigation, bridge watchkeeping and seamanship operations.

• Previous experience as a maritime instructor or trainer is highly desirable.

• Experience with ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA or bridge simulators will be an advantage.

• Relevant additional STCW certifications, including ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA, GMDSS and Bridge Resource Management (BRM), will be an advantage.

• Candidates holding a Master Mariner (Class 1) Certificate of Competency, with substantial sea-going and maritime instructional experience, may be considered for senior instructional responsibilities.

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