2nd Bosun

Your Purpose

An exciting opportunity exists for a world class Second Bosun to join our newly created luxury travel brand “Explora Journeys”. The Second Bosun will collaborate with the Bosun in assuring maintenance and cleanliness of the ship.  

Your Impact

• By mutual arrangement with the Bosun, be on board the vessel at any time the Bosun is absent from the ship.

• Consult daily with the Bosun concerning methods and procedures for the maintenance and upkeep of the department.

• Supervise maintenance and repair duties to deck department personnel and actively supervise in overhaul and repair work. Inspect work in progress and on completion, assure that manpower is utilized to the fullest extent, that work is properly performed in accordance with acceptable standards and that no wastage of materials occurs.

• Supervise the use of appropriate material for maintenance, adequate safety for personnel and equipment.

• Supervise the proper disposal of all garbage, according to International, National, Flag State and Company regulations.

• Support in the process of inventory management to ensure that items are properly labeled, preserved, stowed and secured to avoid loss from damage or deterioration.

• Train the rest of the team, particularly new hires, to assure safe working practices.

• Ensure that functions are fully recognized by each subordinate and that work done and the manner of performance conforms to established standards.

Your Journey So Far

• Fluent English, oral and written. Any additional language is considered an advantage.

• Extensive Successful Experience in a similar position with another Cruise Line

• Great communication skills and ability to coach and motivate the team.

Your Essentials

Full compliance with the requirement of the Law Flag State of the ship regarding Safety and health and physical requirements.Documentation according with STCW 95