CAPTAIN – Seaflower Group of Companies

VACANCY

CAPTAIN

Seaflower Group of Companies incorporating the two main Operators, Seaflower Whitefish Corporation Limited & Seaflower Lobster Corporation based in Lüderitz, is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and requires the services of a Captain for her wet fish trawler vessels at its Head Office in Lüderitz.
The incumbent will report to the Fleet and Maintenance manager and will be responsible for planning and overseeing the fishing operation as first command of the vessel and to ensure the worthiness of the vessel and
the safety of the crew

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS WILL INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Navigation
• Shooting and trawling
• Direct fishing operation and delegate duties to officers onboard
• Ensures overall safety of vessel and crew.
• Ensure quality fish is delivered to the main factory from high seas.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Namibian citizen.
• Deck officer class 5
• Minimum 5 years’ experience on wet fish trawler vessels of more than 200 tons, of which a minimum
of 2 years must have been in the position of Captain
• Good knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality regulations.
• Good knowledge of fishing grounds.
• Experience in hake catching.
• Proof of safety certificates, medical fitness, updated seamen’s book.