Job Description

The Master shall:

• Ensure that Flag State and/or the Classification Society are informed, when and where required, of any incidents

or accidents.

• Knowledge of, adherence to, and implementation of the Company's various policies.
• Maintain appropriate departments ashore and on board sufficiently informed for co-ordination and control of

activities for maximum safety, quality, and environmental protection.

• In conjunction with the shipboard management team manage, delegate and control work activities with due regard,

but not limited to the established distribution of responsibilities on-board.

• Keep the Chief Officer informed of all matters concerning vessel's operation, enabling him as deputy to take

command if this should be deemed necessary.

• Prepare his standing and daily orders according to guidelines for navigators.
• Provide information and records of the relevant contents of the following to the shipboard management team:

o Company's SMS,
o Flag State legislation, codes and guidance,
o Port state legislation and guidance,
o Classification societies' rules and regulations,
o Industry guidance.

• Ensure that conditions and activities comply with good seamanship and, if so required, ensure that corrective

action is taken.

• Ensure that Port/Flag State and/or the Classification Society are informed, when and where required, of failure of

any Statutory Equipment which affects the Safety and Pollution Prevention requirement.
The Masters responsibilities are

• Implementation of the health, safety and environmental protection policies aboard the vessel and motivation of

all crewmembers to observe their intended and implied requirements.

• Issuing orders and instructions to the personnel in a clear and simple manner.
• Verifying that the requirements of the Safety Management System are observed.
• Reviewing the SMS on a continuously ongoing basis in the light of practical experience gained, and to carrying

out its on-board training, drills and post drill reviews.

• Executing the responsibilities for the vessels Dry-Docking, as outlined in Supp Doc 017,
• Reporting deficiencies to the Appropriate Department ashore
• To ensure that the vessel is seaworthy and ready for the sea before it leaves the port including planning of

voyages and navigation.

• To ensure that charts, navigation manuals, etc. required are available on board the vessel and that they are up

to date.

• To ensure that the number of bunkers, water and food are sufficient for the intended voyage.
• To ensure that vessel certificates are kept up to date and kept in a safe place accessible for inspection by

various authorities.

• To check that all personnel have the qualifications required by STCW, Flag Legislation, Customers and/or the

Company, and that the prescribed minimum manning level for the vessel are complied with.

• Ensure all embarked personnel receive appropriate medical care as may be required.
• To ensure that any loading and unloading of the cargo and/or stores as well as its treatment during the voyage

is performed in accordance with applicable rules, instructions, and contracts.

• Ensure all required physical security and operational security procedures are enforced in accordance with

international, flag state, company, or customer requirements.

• Recognize a non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure

personnel are aware of the reason for the noncompliance and how same is dealt with initially and permanently
eliminated for the future.

• Supervise all GMDSS communications ensuring that they conform to international standards.
• Work / rest hour planning and records for all officers and ratings to ensure that the rest hour requirements are

being complied with.

• Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master Unlimited, STCW Req. II/2
• At least 2 (two) years experience as a Chief Navigational Officer Unlimited, STCW Req. II/2 OR 1 year as Master

Unlimited, STCW Req. II/2

• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Has good ship handling experience.
• Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
• Able to follow Company instructions and procedures.
• Able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Comply with a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

• Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Act) and STCW (Standards

for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping).

• Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998
• Has no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center and willingness to

undergo a background check paid for by SAMSA MSP.

• Adhere to the company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.