2nd Officer Deck

Carnival UK is the UK operating company for P&O Cruises & Cunard Line. We are passionate about providing world class customer experiences and operate a winning culture to achieve unrivalled business success and delivering our vision of being the most spectacularly successful Cruise Company in Britain. Our award winning prestigious brands of great British heritage, employ engaged and passionate people to deliver the highest customer service standards to our adoring and loyal customers.

We will offer the right person an attractive remuneration package that includes an annualised salary paid in 12 monthly payments, rotations of 12 weeks on/6 weeks off or the option of 12 weeks on/12 weeks off after having successfully completed 12 month’s service with Carnival UK. After 6 months service however, Officers will be eligible to receive our accompanied travel concessions for partners, spouses or family members to travel with you during your time at sea. Carnival UK offer a Company Pension Scheme (subject to 1 year’s service) and secure employment with excellent promotion prospects

In addition to the professional development this opportunity will present to you, you will also benefit from the many immediate advantages of working onboard one of our luxurious cruise ships. You will be part of a working family of circa 1000 members where you will forge long-lasting relationships which will grow over the course of your career. You will experience dining and entertainment of the highest quality, with Officers also having access to gym facilities, spa, pools, theatre.

As a 2nd Officer (Deck)/Senior Officer of the Watch, you will be responsible for undertaking the safe navigation of the ship using radar, ECDIS and all other bridge equipment and available means. You will monitor the ships position, speed, direction and stability, as well as the latest weather reports and make any necessary adjustments, reporting any deficiencies to the Deputy Captain. You will be responsible for monitoring, 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.

As 2nd Officer you will take ownership of supervising Junior Officers and Cadets on watch and support the First Officer with any training needs identified for the bridge team. You will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Deck Log and any records including ILO and ballast logs. Checking the ships statutory certificates ensuring all are in date and highlight to the Deputy Captain any that are due for renewal.

Your duties will also include safety related maintenance tasks, conducting monthly mooring line inspections, updating records accordingly in addition to reporting deficiencies to the Deputy Captain and Safety Officer. Work with the Safety Officer as and when required.

To be considered you must hold a Chief Mates Unlimited Certificate of Competency, issued by UK MCA or other approved nationality and STCW Basic Training, ideally to include Advanced Fire Fighting. All candidates will require a valid ENG1 medical certificate (or equivalent) for the duration of each voyage and are required to obtain a US C1/D visa.