Kenya Railways Chief Mate Job

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Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Master for the following:

• Ensures proper safety of the ship during loading and offloading by coordinating ballasting of the ship.


• Ensures cargo operation is properly documented


• Submits periodic reports of the deck department to the Master.


• Guides subordinates in job appraisal and target annual target setting.


• Ensures appropriate manning arrangements of the ship bridge during the voyage.


• Ensures towing and mooring lines are properly connected and safely secured with the ports ballads.


• Monitor hull condition all the time to maintain the correct GM and the trim of the ship.


• Formulates manning plans for the various departments of the ship according to manning levels as issued by Marine regulators.e. g KMA


• Ensures lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment and waterproofing equipment are properly maintained.


• Coordinates maintenance of the hull, anchor chain, mooring equipment, towing equipment, cargo gear, navigational instruments, and accommodation spaces.


• Monitors ship operation activities to prevent marine pollutions.


• Plans replenishment of ship stores and encourage economic use of the same


• Ensures Safety of crew and cargo on board the ship by encouraging use of PPEs and appropriate handling gears.


• Coordinate with the chief engineer in matters related to shipboard repairs.


• Makes arrangements relating procedures for access to shore and communication procedures when the ship is in port to avoid theft and stowaways.


• Guides new crew and visitors on board the ship on matters safety.


• Communicates with stations using all types of communication systems on board including GMDSS.


• Ensures compliance of Quality Management System as per the requirements of ISO Standards

Requirements

• Form 4 certificate C+ and above


• Training in ship navigation, COC


• STCW ’95 tanker familiarization,


• GMDSS and ship security


• Chief officer of vessel of 500GT and above


• At least 2-3 years’ experience as 2nd officer

How To Apply

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

The application form, details of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for each position are available on the Kenya Railways website; www.krc.co.ke and 

When applying, quote the Job title on the envelope and application letter.

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form KR/HR/08, attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

In compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution, applicants are required to attach the following documents:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)


2. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)


4. Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)


5. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Applications to be addressed to the:

Managing Director,
Kenya Railways,
P.O. Box 30121 – 00100,
NAIROBI

To be received by, 10th March, 2022.

Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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