# 22 - Tender Driver

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        Department
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      Deck
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        Reporting to
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      Chief Officer
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        Objective
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    <td>
      To ensure that the tenders are driven safely, following the SOLAS and COLREGS regulations
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        Required Qualifications
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      Power Boat II - II/2
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        Substitutes
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      OOW, Chief Officer, Deckhand
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**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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