Job Description
PG Global is looking for an Operator Navigator for a role in Brazil. Needed to operate marine navigation systems, assist in voyage planning, and ensure accurate position tracking and safe passage of vessels in compliance with maritime regulations.
Requirements:
- Vast ORCA Experience
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Certificate in Marine Navigation
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STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Basic Safety Training is mandatory.
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High-level certifications (e.g., Officer of the Watch – OOW)
Key Responsibilities:
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Voyage & Route Planning
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Assist in preparing and updating nautical charts, maps, and passage plans.
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Calculate courses, distances, fuel estimates, and estimated time of arrival (ETA).
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Navigation & Position Tracking
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Operate GPS, radar, echo sounders, ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System), and compass systems.
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Determine vessel’s position using both electronic and traditional methods (dead reckoning, celestial navigation if applicable).
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Record navigation data in ship’s logbooks.
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Monitoring & Safety
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Maintain a proper navigational watch under the officer’s supervision.
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Monitor traffic, weather conditions, and navigational hazards.
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Assist in collision-avoidance maneuvers and ensure compliance with COLREGs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).
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