Job Descriptions
22 - Tender Driver
Job description for the Tender Driver
| Department | Deck |
|---|---|
| Reporting to | Chief Officer |
| Objective | To ensure that the tenders are driven safely, following the SOLAS and COLREGS regulations |
| Required Qualifications | Power Boat II - II/2 |
| Substitutes | OOW, Chief Officer, Deckhand |
The tender driver has the following duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure that the launching procedures are fully followed
- Ensure that the towing procedures are fully followed
- Ensure that oil and coolant levels have been checked
- Ensure that the tender is fuelled up as requested
- Ensure that life jackets and other LSA are provided in the tender for every person onboard and in good working condition
- Ensure that electronics and radio system onboard are functioning and tested
- Respect local laws and regulations
- Always use the kill cord and personal life jackets for all the crew
- Drive as safely as possible (especially at night)
- Report the position of the tender on each departure and arrival
- Report the guests onboard while departing the mother ship
- Report the guests onboard while approaching the mother ship
- Drive in full respect of collision regulations
- Use the safe manning of the tender as ordered by the captain
- Respect the safe distance from mothership as ordered by the captain
- Report all deficiencies to engineers
- Ensure all maintenance and cleanliness are maintained to the highest level
- Encourage and train other deckhands until they are found to be qualified tender drivers
The above job description has been read, understood, agreed upon and signed accordingly by:
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