Master

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Edison Chouest Offshore is looking to hire a Master for the Valdez Star based in Valdez, Alaska. Applicants should have a license of 200 GRT or higher.

• Ensure all Company logs/forms are utilized and distributed as prescribed
• Implementing and preserving all corrective action plans issued during internal and external audits conducted on the ship
• Sending ashore to the attention of the DPA “closed‑out” copies of the ISM‑CAR Report and ISM‑Internal Audit Report forms
• The Master on board the ship during an audit in which a non‑conformity was issued is not necessarily responsible for closing it out.
• Any Master on board the ship, at the time a non‑conformity is corrected, is authorized to close out the non‑conformity or close out the total audit if all the corrections have been implemented.
• Notify the DPA in the event any miscommunications occur between the vessel and shoreside support when the vessel does not receive a response from shore or feels the response is not adequately addressing the issue; acceptable notification methods include email, use of AMR or any other means the Master deems appropriate
• Motivating the vessels’ crew by personally promoting Company policies and procedures
• Communicating orders and instructions to the crew in a clear and concise manner
• Documenting and communicating to all crew members, their individual job descriptions and responsibilities in an emergency
• Verifying all personnel have their original documentation (MMC, License, Medical, etc.) upon arrival to the vessel and verify that the documents remain valid on a monthly basis thereafter
• The Master shall verify all crew members on board have appropriate licenses, training, and familiarity for that specific vessel
• Verify crew qualifications prior to assigning any task or watch
• The safety of life on board, maintaining a high level of performance by the vessel and the vessel’s company thereby preserving the environment
• Verify that specified requirements are being observed by:
• Appraising and coordinating onboard training requirements with the Company
• Assigning duties to qualified ship personnel with respect to the MS Manual
• Reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses to the Company
• Ensuring that all controlled documentation is current and submitted as defined in the MS Manual
• Reviewing the MS Manuals to include any relevant vessel documentation and submitting shore‑side to the DPA an AMR/Annual Master Review
• The Annual Master Review is designed to report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the MS. The Company requires that, at a minimum, a vessel's Master shall submit one AMR per vessel at least once every 12 months.
• The Code mandates objective participation from the Master when reviewing the MS.
• Attention should be paid that any suggested manual change does not negatively affect or conflict with any other segment of the fleet or Company.

• The Code provides that the Master has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect to safety and the prevention of pollution. The Master is directed to summon the Company’s assistance when necessary.
• The overriding authority includes the right of the Master to deviate from the MS Manual if the Master deems that the vessel or crew is not able to comply with a particular section of the MS or if complying with a prescribed MS procedure or policy could endanger the safety of the crew, vessel or the environment. The Master should utilize the Company’s “Management of Change Form” if deviations to policy or procedures are deemed necessary.
• The Master is responsible for responding to all “STOP WORK” alerts by any crew member, shipboard affiliate, or facility operating in conjunction with the ship. The Master is responsible for investigating and recording in the appropriate venue all stop‑work alerts.
• The Master’s Overriding Authority applies to all situations pertaining to their vessel, including third‑party personnel, clients, and any other personnel located anywhere on their vessel.

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