Carnival UK Job Description

Second Officer (Deck)

The contents of this job description must be used in association with the KSB for this role. The job description summarises the key
responsibilities for the role (Technical, Business and People) and the KSB provides the detail for the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
required to carry out the role competently. This job description gives an overview of the role and as such you will be required to
undertake any other duties as requested. You may also need to refer to company regulations which will also form an additional part
of your job description.

Reporting to: First Officer Department: Deck

Leadership Responsibility: Supervision of Junior Location: Fleet based across CUK vessels
Officers & Cadets
Titles of Direct Reports: None Budget Responsibility: Understand how costs and
expenditure can be influenced within the department
Size of Department: 30-40 Revenue Responsibility: Takes commercial impact into
account when making decisions

Standard Role Summary:

Undertake the safe navigation of the ship using radar, ECDIS and all other bridge equipment and available means.
Monitor the ships position, speed, direction and stability, as well as the latest weather reports and make any necessary
adjustments, report any deficiencies to the Deputy Captain.

Primary Responsibility of the Role:

Undertake the duties of a Bridge Watch-keeper as required by BRM (Bridge Resource Management). Supervise Junior
Officers and Cadets on watch and support the First Officer with any training needs identified for the bridge team.
Update the chart and publication folio onboard and assist the First Officer with passage planning and the upkeep of the
Port Information file as required. Accurately complete and update the Deck Log and any records including ILO records
and ballast logs. Monitor and update the Deck Officer Familiarisation Program and Deck Officer Instruction File. Monitor
the COSHH records for items used in the department. Check the ships statutory certificates ensuring all are in date and
highlight to the Deputy Captain any that are due for renewal. Disseminate new Statutory Instruments, MSN’s, MGN’s and
MIN’s as applicable to the department.

Monitor, interpret and apply meteorological information, such as wind speed and direction, swell height and period,
tides, currents and weather forecasts, identifying and reporting issues early to ensure adjustments to the passage can be
made accordingly.
Complete safety related maintenance tasks as directed and update records accordingly. Advise the First Officer of any
bridge defects. Conduct monthly mooring line inspections, reporting deficiencies to the Deputy Captain. Work with the
Safety Officer as and when required.”

Work collaboratively with the wider ship team and attend corporate sponsored social events as a member of the Deck
Department.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Core Knowledge & Skills
Experience / Requirements
Qualifications

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 Chief Mate (Unlimited) II/2
Good command of written and spoken English
Passed Marlins English test of Proficiency (where applicable)
Certificates Valid ENG1 medical certificate or equivalent for the duration of each voyage

HESS (Health, Environment, Safety and Security)

Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities
Health and Safety Lead by example by taking care of the health and safety of self and others
Report all accidents, ‘near miss’ incidents and work related ill health conditions to Senior Officer
and Safety department
Follow safety rules and procedures
Ensure all work equipment, personal protective equipment, substances, and safety devices are
used correctly
Take part in safety training & risk assessments and suggest ways of reducing risks.
Actively promote safe working within teams and encourage safe behaviours
Carry out risk assessments within designated area of responsibility
Undertake safety 'walk rounds' within own area identifying areas of improvement as requested
by the Safety Officer
Public Health Demonstrate at all times excellent hand washing techniques and coughs and sneezes etiquette
Follow the company instructions regarding immediate reporting of ill health symptoms (i.e.)
diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, and any other symptoms as appropriate
Environment Ensure the team are aware of their Environmental Responsibilities
Implement the principles of the onboard Garbage Management Plan and Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan for area
Complete all environmental records accurately
Emergency Duties Understand the emergency duties of self and those within own area
Direct and instruct others in the use of life saving & fire fighting appliances in an emergency
situation
Direct a team in carrying out their emergency duties
Co-ordinate emergency response with others across the ship, responding to orders and feeding
back reports
Lead & coordinate actions to be taken in a range of shipboard incidences as defined in the
company's emergency procedures
Co-ordinate the movement and management of a large group of crew / passengers over a
specified area, such as a muster station, through the correct deployment and briefing of staff
Make decisions and adapt plans as situations develop, providing feedback to the senior
responsible officer
Manage and react to the behaviours and needs of crew / passengers to maintain safety
Operate the safety management control system (SMCS), undertake checks of the immediate and
surrounding area and report to the Deputy Captain
Undertake mustering of own department and ensure all personnel are accounted for
Ensure supervisors receive adequate training to undertake their duties and make sound
decisions
As holder of PSC & RB may be in charge or 2nd in charge of a survival craft and therefore
responsible for the safety and well being of persons inside
Maintain order of the survival craft during abandonment of the vessel, ensure survival
procedures are followed at all times and that all members of the survival craft crew are fully
trained and understand their responsibilities
Undertake other emergency duties / routines within the ERP as directed
Undertake any other emergency duties required that are specific to vessel
Follow all emergency procedures as directed
Safeguarding Aware of CUK safeguarding children policies and procedures
Report any concerns of a safeguarding nature to the Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP)
Security Apply the correct security measures for own department / area
Lead and direct the team in applying security measures and actively promote understanding of
security issues
Encourage security awareness within the team

Technical

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Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities
Watchkeeping Ensure the safe navigation, manoeuvring and handling of the ship in open waters
(Officer) Monitor ship stability and make any necessary adjustments, reporting any deficiencies to the
Deputy Captain
Navigation Take ‘Charge’ of vessel in open navigation conditions.
Manage the navigational watch as senior watch-keeper.
Evaluate & cross check a range of navigational data and interrelationships between data
Manage the maintenance and update of vessel’s ECDIS.
Respond to and lead navigational emergencies
Operate the ship manoeuvring systems in all situations and conditions
Deck Maintenance Manage deck maintenance tasks, assign work & monitor correct working procedures are being
followed
Conduct risk assessments and instruct more junior Deck Crew in their application
Environmental Complete, collate, submit and file all logs completely and accurately
Management and Maintain databases and carry out incident reporting
Compliance Complete and update environmental cruise plan in liaison with Chief Engineer and
Environmental Officer
Advise Officers of efficient and effective options for waste management during the cruise
Observe, monitor and feedback on environmental compliance across all ship areas
Train others in the use of environmental policies and procedures as they apply to the deck
department
Seamanship Apply detailed knowledge of the vessel’s lifesaving and fire fighting equipment to ensure safe
operations
Safely operate the vessel’s mooring and anchoring equipment, taking into account capacities,
safe working loads and breaking strengths
Use knowledge of operation of all deck equipment to ensure their safe use and proper
maintenance (including; davits, lifeboats, winches, tenders etc)
Safely launch, or direct the launch, and assume charge of lifeboats and tenders in all sea
conditions
Maintenance Manage planned maintenance via computer-based systems and record maintenance completed
Management on the system
Systems Undertake planned maintenance carefully and diligently as directed and report completion with
any defects identified, keeping manager informed of progress

Business
Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities
IT Skills Competent in the use of most MS Office Software
Audit & Compliance Complete full and accurate records to ensure compliance for both internal and external audits
Customer Service Adapt quickly and remain calm when passenger requirements or demands change, or escalate
the requirement to ensure a quick resolution is achieved
Identify opportunities to do extra for passengers, independently, or in collaboration with
colleagues
Make and suggest adjustments to the service in response to passenger feedback and
understanding of the passenger profile for the cruise

People / Management
Knowledge/Skill Summary of Responsibilities
Advising & Present specialist information to non-specialists in a manner in which it can be understood
Influencing Influence others where appropriate to help make the most effective business decisions
Dealing with Rapidly assess situations and make appropriate decisions on when and how to resolve it
Challenging People Confidently and professionally diffuse emotionally charged situations
Quality Assurance Observe, review and assess the aspects of the quality of service being provided by the team
Inform manager when any element of the service or work being carried out is not up to standard
Planning & Plan own work schedules
Prioritisation Discuss with manager the priorities for the team to ensure most efficient delivery and in line
with the ship's priorities

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Resource Delegate tasks with clear instructions, expectations and necessary responsibility
Management & Support junior staff members in meeting training objectives and workload
Delegation
Providing Provide manager with information about the performance of people in their team to feed into
Performance appraisals
Feedback
Coaching & Use questions to help colleagues to solve their own problems when appropriate
Mentoring Assist in supporting the Deck Cadets providing guidance and support in completion of their
training

CUK Behaviours (Refer to the skills profile for detailed CUK Behaviours)

Officer / Supervisor Thinks about their style and approach and how this impacts the team
Style Works as part of the team to achieve agreed goals
Supports and encourages others, helping to build a positive and open culture
Thinking Ahead / Thinks ahead when working with a team and helps others to change
Making Change Identifies problems and actively works to generate solutions
Happen
Working with Supports the team to work collaboratively, encouraging others to achieve objectives Actively
Others works to improve own knowledge and experience and is approachable to others
Respects colleagues and passengers and gives constructive and helpful feedback
Communicating Communicates well with others, ensuring clear and understood instructions
Effectively Proactive and positive in their communications with the team and others
Customer Centred Understands how their role can impact the passenger experience and works with the wider Ship
team to provide a customer focused service
Deals with feedback positively and strives to deliver a consistently high service
Acting Safely Takes responsibility for health and safety of self and others and always considers safety in their
everyday tasks and activities

Person Specification
Works effectively as part of a team to deliver an efficient service
Works collaboratively with others to build a positive working environment
Identifies opportunities for improvements in ways of working
Organised, structured and focused on the detail in their approach to work
Calm under pressure, taking a logical approach to problem solving and involving and communicating to relevant
stakeholders throughout
Comfortable talking to a wide range of people including passengers
Adaptable and flexible in the face of change or unanticipated events
Communicates clearly and effectively, keeping others informed of progress and highlighting any issues
Enthusiastic about learning from their own and others’ experiences
Loyal to the Carnival UK brand and compliant with company policies and procedures

Version no for Job Description Issued By Date of Issue

1.1 Mike McCartain 01 January 2015