Job Description
PG Global is seeking an Operator Navigator for a role in Malaysia. The candidate must be a Malaysian national and Sabahan based. The Candidate will be expected to operate navigation equipment and assist in planning, monitoring, and executing safe and efficient movement of vessels by determining position, route, and timing. This will be for 4 weeks and can potentially be ongoing.
Requirements:
- Valid Petronas Medical
- Valid BOSIET
- Valid CA EBS
- Extensive ORCA software Experience
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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