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Coxswain

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

KCSE

Experience

Location

Lamu

Job Field

Engineering / Technical

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and navigate boats and other watercraft.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and crew onboard.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on the vessel.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vessel readiness.
• Adhere to maritime laws and regulations.
• Monitor weather conditions and adjust plans accordingly.
• Handle docking and mooring operations safely.
• Operate and maintain navigation and communication equipment.
• Coordinate with port authorities and other vessels.
• Manage emergency situations and perform rescues if necessary.
• Keep accurate logs of trips, maintenance, and incidents.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Conduct safety drills and briefings for crew and passengers.
• Assist with loading and unloading of cargo or luggage.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a Coxswain or similar role.
• Shall be qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43152.2 and be familiar with the waterways of Diego Garcia.
• Must have 48-hours of hands-on experience in safely driving deep-sea fishing boats in Diego Garcia,
• Must be knowledgeable in Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• Must be able to swim
• Must be an American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified.
• Valid boat operator's license or certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of navigation and maritime safety protocols.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and basic repairs.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

• Operate and navigate boats and other watercraft.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and crew onboard.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on the vessel.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vessel readiness.
• Adhere to maritime laws and regulations.
• Monitor weather conditions and adjust plans accordingly.
• Handle docking and mooring operations safely.
• Operate and maintain navigation and communication equipment.
• Coordinate with port authorities and other vessels.
• Manage emergency situations and perform rescues if necessary.
• Keep accurate logs of trips, maintenance, and incidents.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Conduct safety drills and briefings for crew and passengers.
• Assist with loading and unloading of cargo or luggage.

• Knowledge of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Ability to swim
• Valid boat operator's license or certification
• Strong knowledge of navigation and maritime safety protocols
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and basic repairs

• Qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43152.2
• Familiar with the waterways of Diego Garcia
• 48-hours of hands-on experience in safely driving deep-sea fishing boats in Diego Garcia
• American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid passport and able to travel internationally (valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire)
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization