Employment opportunities
Inco Ships crews vessels across the Australasian trade from our offices in Sydney and Manila. We look for officers and ratings who hold full international seagoing certification under STCW, and who bring the competence and commitment that safe operation demands.
Minimum qualifications
Inco Ships operates vessels in accordance with SOLAS and STCW requirements.
To be considered for employment you should hold the following minimum qualifications:
*Preference is given to AMSA issued Certificates of Competency / Recognition / Proficiency
Deck officers
Minimum qualifications
- Certificate of Competency as Watchkeeper (Unlimited)*
- Certificate of Competency for GMDSS*
- Medical
- Ship Security Officer training
- Security Awareness training/endorsements (if no SSO)
- ECDIS generic training
- For our Tanker projects all Deck Officers require Advanced Oil tanker endorsements
- Confined Space training (Desirable)
*Preference is given to AMSA issued Certificates of Competency / Recognition / Proficiency
Deck officers are primarily responsible for the safe navigational operation of a vessel while the vessel is at sea. They enjoy high levels of responsibility and are required to perform a range of duties. These include managing a navigational watch, designing and implementing a passage plan, monitoring the vessel’s position, speed and direction using sophisticated navigational instruments including electronic charts and RADAR.
While the ship is in port deck officers are also responsible for co-coordinating cargo operations (loading, stowage and discharge) ensuring that all procedures are carried out safely and effectively.
Engineering officers
Minimum qualifications
- Certificate of Competency as Watchkeeper (Unlimited)*
- Medical
- Security Awareness training/endorsements
- For our Tanker projects all Engineer Officers require Advanced Oil tanker endorsements
- Confined Space training (Desirable)
*Preference is given to AMSA issued Certificates of Competency / Recognition / Proficiency
Marine Engineers are primarily responsible for the safe mechanical operation of a vessel.
Essentially, they are responsible for operating and maintaining a vessel’s structure, machinery and equipment to make sure the vessel is functioning safely and effectively at all times.
The role of a Marine Engineer requires the individual to possess high-tech skills that enable them to effectively manage a number of distinct job activities. Typical functions of a Marine Engineer may include design, testing and maintenance of machinery and equipment, servicing and maintaining propulsion machinery, refrigeration systems, domestic services equipment and electrical generation and distribution.
Ratings
Minimum qualifications
- Certificate of Proficiency as Able Seafarer Deck, Able Seafarer Engine or Integrated Rating*
- Medical
- Security Awareness training/endorsements
- For our Tanker Projects all Ratings require Familiarisation tanker endorsements
- Confined Space training (Desirable)
*Preference is given to AMSA issued Certificates of Competency / Recognition / Proficiency
Deck and Engine Ratings are the general crew on a ship that are not specifically allocated to engine or deck duties.
It is a skilled occupation with responsibility for both the cargo and engine areas, and requires international certification.
The work includes assisting with cargo operations, conducting engine and navigational watches, assisting with berthing and unberthing operations, and undertake general servicing and maintenance of the ship and its machinery.
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