3rd Officer for Marella Cruises

We are currently seeking a 3rd Officer for embarkation on board cruise vessel Marella Explorer, embarkation 26/Sep/2026

Contract of Employment (COE): 4 months +/-1

• Stripes: 1
• Department: Deck
• Reporting Line:
  • Second Officer (Safety)
  • Second Officer (Navigation)
  • First Officer

• Direct Reports: None

• Qualifications & Certification:
  Candidates must meet the requirements as per C601D (Marella Cruises) Training & Certification Matrix , holding a Management Level Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW Regulation II/2 .

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in line with the above requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Main responsibilities -

Third Officer (Navigation):
In addition to those normal duties as outlined in the V.Ships VMS, the Third Officer (Navigation) is responsible for:
· Being the Co-Navigator for the officer of the Watch as required by the Bridge Operations and Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
· Assisting in the management and training of deck crew
· Assisting with the running of the deck maintenance programs and deck crew
· Tank work and inspections
· Monitoring the Ballast Water Log
· Assisting with deck Inventory management and PMS maintenance
· Assisting with inspections and reporting of non-LSA lifting appliances, davits and cranes
· Assisting with the vessels crack register
· Assisting with the maintenance of Deck Department Chemical inventory list and the Deck Department Hazmat Familiarisation & training
· Maintaining the working area clean, safe, and handling tools and equipment with care
· Participating in emergency drills and responding to actual emergencies as per the Muster List
· Adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work activities
· Adhering to and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives
· Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that.

Second Officer (Safety)
In addition to those normal duties as outlined in the V.Ships VMS, the Third Officer (Safety) is responsible for:
· Being the Co-Navigator for the officer of the Watch as required by the Bridge Operations
· Manual and Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
· Assisting in Crew Safety training
· Safety equipment maintenance and inspections as required by the PMS
· Assisting in lifeboat training and lowering
· Inventory and PMS maintenance related to safety
· Assisting with inspections and reporting observations /defects of LSA lifting appliances
· Maintaining the working area clean, safe, and handling tools and equipment with care
· Participating in emergency drills and responding to actual emergencies as per the Muster List
· Adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work activities
· Adhering to and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives
· Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that.

Third Officer (Deck)
In addition to those normal duties as outlined in the V.Ships VMS, the Third Officer (Deck) is responsible for:
· Being the Co-Navigator for the officer of the Watch as required by the Bridge Operations
· Assisting in the management and training of deck crew
· Assisting with the running of the deck maintenance programs and deck crew
· Tank work and inspections
· Monitoring the Ballast Water Log
· Assisting with deck Inventory management and PMS maintenance
· Assisting with inspections and reporting of non-LSA lifting appliances, davits and cranes
· Assisting with the vessels crack register
· Assisting with the maintenance of Deck Department Chemical inventory list and the Deck Department Hazmat Familiarisation & training
· Maintaining the working area clean, safe, and handling tools and equipment with care
· Participating in emergency drills and responding to actual emergencies as per the Muster List
· Adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work activities
· Adhering to and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives
· Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that.

Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities:

· Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.

· Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.

· Other shipboard tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.

· Attending trainings and office visits arranged by V.Ships Leisure where possible

About Marella Cruises

With almost 30 years of sailing experience under our belts, Marella Cruises are well-established as the UK’s third biggest cruise line. They sail to over 100 destinations around the world, including Bridgetown, Corsica, and Santorini. Every year, Marella Cruises take over 300,000 customers away across the shining seas.

As the world’s only vertically integrated cruise line, they combine their cruising expertise with all the experience of TUI. This means their customers can trust us to be with them every step of the way. Onboard, they offer All Inclusive sailings as standard. This includes everything from flights, luggage, transfers, meals, drinks, tips and service charges. Plus their guests are guaranteed a friendly welcome. They remember their name as well as their favourite drink. Plus, they pride ourselves on featuring fewer days at sea.

Work Experience Requirements

All applicants must have previous experience in working on ships.

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications

Mandatory STCW certificates are required from all applicants.
Please sign up for STCW courses and obtain the certificates if you don't have them yet.