Overseas Shipholding Group
Our vision is to be the most respected energy transportation company in the Jones Act trade. Central to our vision is providing incident-free transportation services while protecting our crews, vessels, and the environment. We achieve this by staying focused on providing safe, efficient, and reliable transportation to customers; ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance throughout our organization, with a goal of zero incidents and zero spills or releases to the environment; maximizing long term value for shareholders and stakeholders; and creating a safe and rewarding work environment for our employees.
The Third Officer is responsible for:
All safety equipment is positioned according to the ship-approved Safety Plan;
o All lifeboats and associated equipment, including life rafts, are maintained to the Company’s standard;
o Expiry and renewal dates are noted, logged, and acted upon when due;
o Fire extinguishers are maintained, tested and kept charged at all times. Fire extinguishers that have been discharged will be recharged promptly.
as instructed by the Master.
The Third Officer shall co-operate with Master in maintaining an environment that is safe and without risk to health in accordance with the objectives of the Company’s Health Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
The Third Officer must also have a working knowledge of the requirements in the Company’s VRP, SMPEP, Waste Management guidelines, Ballast Water Management Plan and Vessel Security Plan.
OSG is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.