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About us

Damen Song Cam Shipyard as part of Damen Group is engineering, outfitting, commissioning and delivering various Damen standard ship types.

The commissioning and sea trials department is part of the Production Department of Damen Song Cam Shipyard, and is responsible for the verification and start-up of ship systems to secure good operation of all installations on board, managing the sea trials as well as the lay-up activities of stock ships.

The role

The trial Captain is a main person to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including safe navigation when piloting the vessels in local waters, the seaworthiness of the vessels, the safety of the crew, protection of the environment, and give the command of the vessel during trials.

The trial Captain is responsible for the vessel maneuvers and operations during sea trials or deliveries of vessels.

He also is responsible for coordination of management/maintenance plan for all trial equipment, emergency drills, and other supports

Key accountabilities

As a Trial Captain, your tasks are the following:

Preparations

- Preparations of safety and environmental protection policy before sailing;

- Pay attention to the condition of navigational and safety equipment;

- Prepare all needed documents, such as muster list, instructions,… and place them on board before sailing;

- Checks if the right tools and equipment is present on board as required for deck handling of towing ropes during trials;

- Ensures the vessels are ready to leave for sea trials, takes measures for proper fastening of the deck machinery and loads.

Sea trials

- As a Captain during the trials, vessel demonstrations and delivery trips of the vessels to a transport ship;

- The trial Captain is responsible for the safe navigation, safety of personnel, the ship, other properties on board and the environment of the vessel from the yard to sea trials location, in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the local port authorities of

Hai Phong & Quang Ninh;

- Has GMDSS responsibilities such as contacting port authorities for safe passage and guidance while sailing on the river;

- Is responsible for the safety meeting before vessel sailing;

- Mooring/berthing and anchoring of the vessels;

- During sailing & trials, the trial Captain directly gives command and coordinates all activities on board. Also in communication with PM in charge of;

- Is responsible for communication with the support trial vessel (Song Cam 5) to make sure a safe trial area & other activities;

- Operation of deck equipment when required;

- Making the watch keeping schedule for crews on board in the night time, to ensure the security condition, position of vessel during anchorage, engine working condition,….;

- Reporting about the results, happened issues,….. during trials.

Harbor activities

- Pay attention to the expiry date of the certificates of the officers and crew’s certificates of competency;

- Taking part in ship handling in the own keel and movements of vessels from one location to another, ensuring proper mooring to the berths;

- Instructing the crew members participating at trials, basics such as: deck handling operations, fire-fighting, lifeboat launching. The emergency drills are carried out regularly for all trial members;

- Coordinate the assigned works, preparations for river trials, winch trials & sea trials;

- Support for vessel docking/launching activity when available;

- Supports during fuel bunkering & propulsion system tests;

- Responsible for inspection and maintenance of sea trial equipment before & after each trial, such as load cells, Noise & Vib. measurement instruments, sea trial tool boxes, life rafts, …

- Maintenance & repairing the trial ropes. Report to the commissioning manager about the ropes condition in time & investment plan in advance;

- Maintenance of lay-up vessels;

- Vessel familiarization training for the Client crews as applicable;

- Taking part in ERT of the shipyard;

- Carrying out the assigned works in other working places.

Observing rules

- Observing the company- and work regulations (including quality, safety, and environment);

- Follow up strictly the regulations of Hai Phong & Quang Ninh port authority during sailing & trials.

Skills & experience

To be successful in this role you bring:

Education
- VIMARU education
- Completed Navigation faculty & having all needed papers for sailing
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of seagoing experience
- Sailing experience or working on ships as chief officer or Captain
- Tugboats operations experience (ASD’s represents an advantage)

What we offer

Here at Damen, we realize supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That’s why we continually invest in your development. Damen offers you:

a dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
a competitive salary;
holiday bonus, Tet bonus, quarter bonus;
monthly fuel allowance;
24/7 insurance + health insurance for employee and spouse
social insurance
business trip allowance (if any);
continuous focus on professional and personal development through training programs.

Other

Damen Song Cam does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered.

Recruiter:

Tran Duc Vuong (Trần Đức Vượng)

Email:

vuong.tran.duc@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

Are you ready to sail into a new adventure?

Damen was established by two brothers back in 1927. Today, with more than 12,000 employees, operating over 35 shipbuilding and repair yards, the Damen Shipyards Group has earned a leading position in the shipbuilding world. We are an international company that is, at heart, still a family business with family values and a deep respect for our maritime heritage. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder

Newbuild

Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in 100 countries and delivers some 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide. Damen’s focus on standardisation, modular construction and keeping vessels on stock leads to short delivery times, low total cost of ownership and reliable performance. We offer a wide range of products including tugs, naval and patrol vessels, high speed craft, ferries, dredging, offshore vessels and superyachts.

Shiprepair & conversion

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of 18 repair and conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80 metres. DSC yards have extensive experience – completing more than 1,300 projects every year, from normal drydockings for scheduled maintenance to damage repair, right up to extensive refit and conversion projects.

Services

Being active in the maritime industry demands continuous vessel reliability. For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services, including maintenance, spare parts delivery, training and the transfer of shipbuilding know-how.

Components

Damen is also specialised in the design and production of various marine components including propeller nozzles, rudders, special towing winches, anchors, anchor chains and steel works.

Always looking for talent

At Damen we are always looking for professionals, starters and students with a passion for ships. We offer challenging jobs, internships, premium placements or graduation projects both locally and globally, in various job areas.

Investing in talent

As professionals we offer you the ideal environment to continuously develop yourself both technically and personally by coaching you on the job and through various programmes found in the Damen Academy.

We also offer students diverse unique opportunities to get to know the Damen Shipyards Group. Boost your personal development, even before beginning your professional career, through various events and activities.

“Damen has always been a company with a clear focus on innovation. From ground-breaking concepts such as standardised shipbuilding to advanced products such as the SEA Axe Hull, innovation has provided the means for Damen to grow into an established global group of companies.”

Oceans of opportunities

We are active across the entire maritime sector and offer jobs in different areas allowing you to grow, develop and define your own career. Whether you are looking for a job in Sales, Design & Proposal, Engineering, Research & Development, Yard Support or Project Management, we will do our best to find the right fit in our Newbuild, Shiprepair & Conversion, Services or Components activities.

Steer your own career

From the first day you join our company, you will have the freedom and responsibility to steer your own course. Damen stands for challenging jobs, personal and professional development and for numerous career opportunities. And, above all, it’s fun to work at Damen!

Are you up for the challenge? Are you a team player who likes to work independently and thinks critically and are you ready to take the lead? Then feel welcome at Damen and spend your future best years with us!

‘’We want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world. Our ambitions lie in circularity and zero-emission sailing!’’