Chief Officer

We are seeking a competent and proactive Chief Officer to join our team onboard Voyager. Reporting directly to the Master, the Chief Officer will play a central role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant vessel operations.

This position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and a commitment to safety, as well as active involvement in the vessel’s commercial and navigational duties.

• Ensure that all legal provisions in addition to those that are part of good seamanship are taken to ensure that the vessel can sail, manoeuvre and navigate safely
• Assist the Captain on the bridge during manoeuvres and when transiting narrow fairways.
• Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the Hull, Deck, and Bridge areas.
• Ensure proper onboard implementation of the Garbage Management Plan and maintain the Garbage Log in accordance with MARPOL regulations.
• Manage the Bridge Team, providing leadership and direction to both officers and crew members within the department.
• Guarantee all legal provisions and best seamanship practices are in place to ensure the vessel is always ready to sail, manoeuvre, and navigate safely.
• Handle and manage any litigation or claims related to property damage or personal injury occurring within their area of responsibility (e.g., commercial operations, vehicle loading, external decks).
• Supervise and coordinate all onboard commercial operations, including bunkering activities.
• Responsible for loading vehicles with due regard to:
  • Port of discharge
  • Height
  • Weight

Ensure vessel is properly secured to linkspan, if applicable

Condor Ferries was founded in 1964 and initially operated a passenger service between France and the Channel Islands. In 1985 the first service linking the Channel Islands with the UK was launched and since then Condor Ferries has operated a year-round service connecting the UK, Guernsey and Jersey and the port of St Malo in France. Each year we carry over 1 million passengers and 200,000 passenger vehicles on our services.