Your Arctic & Coastal Fuel Partner
Coastal Shipping Limited operates a fleet of oil tankers with the primary mission to provide fuel supply service to the Canadian Arctic and Labrador Coastal Ports. The Company was established in 1973 to provide fuel deliveries to coastal Newfoundland and Labrador communities. The Company has since expanded to include service to the Canadian Arctic and are also now operating globally with the tankers Kivalliq W, Kitikmeot W, Qikiqtaaluk W and Tuvaq W.
Coastal Shipping Limited has several years experience operating in remote areas often in less than ideal weather and ice conditions. The window of opportunity to deliver fuel to these locations is short and we look forward to the challenge. We take pride in our service to those communities that are so dependent on this vital link. In addition to the supply of fuel to Northern communities Coastal Shipping Limited has ships available for charter work. Please view the Contacts page for info on how to reach us.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To be a trusted industry leader delivering essential services with excellence, integrity, and innovation across every sector we serve.
Our Mission
The Woodward Group is committed to delivering safe, reliable, & high-quality services across aviation, automotive, fuel & convenience, lodging, & marine transportation.
We achieve this by:
- Exceeding customer expectations through operational excellence
- Prioritizing safety, environmental stewardship, & community responsibility
- Investing in the growth, development, & engagement of our people
- Fostering strong partnerships built on trust & transparency
- Driving continuous improvement & innovation in everything we do
Core Values
- Customer Service Excellence
- Safety & Environmental Responsibility
- Integrity & Accountability
- People & Teamwork
- Community & Family Values
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Environmental Policy
Coastal Shipping Limited recognizes the environmental impact of our business. We are committed and will rigorously seek to ensure that all of our operations are conducted responsibly. We aim to develop and maintain a high standard of environmental care to prevent pollution, to continually improve our environmental performance, and to integrate environmental considerations into our business decision and planning activities. The company will strive comply with all environmental regulations and take all reasonable steps to prevent damage to property and the environment. We will provide such resources as are necessary to achieve our environmental goals, which comprise:
- Compliance with all relevant and approved codes of practice.
- Ensuring our business activities promote the preservation of all resources.
- Establishing communication links and consistent operation standards, which contribute to minimizing environmental impact within the provision of third party services.
- Provision of training necessary to address environmental awareness and issues.
- Active involvement within the community to enhance the understanding of our operations and improve our understanding of their concerns.
- Establishing and maintaining and Environmental Management System that will identify and respond to changes in corporate policy, operations, legislation and client requirements.
We review this policy on a regular basis, or whenever changes in circumstances make it necessary.
Our Fleet
Kitikmeot W.
I & Hull & MachOil Tanker ESP, Chemical Tanker ESP
Vessel Details
MT Kitikmeot W. ‐ Vessel Particulars
Flag: Canadian
Year Built: 2004
Yard: Jiangyang Shipyard, Yangzhou, China
L.O.A.: 145.34 M
Breadth: 20.80M
Crew Compliment: 16
Classification: Chemical Tanker, Oil Tanker AUT, ERS, ESP, Ice E3,
IMONumbers: 9187409
OfficialNumber: 839928
Call Sign: V7ZF6 / 538090507
Gross Tonnage: 8882.00
Net Tonnage: 4617.00
Cubic Capacity: 16,080 Cubic Meters
Cargo Pumps: 14
Manifolds: 17 Connections
Cargo Tanks: 14 plus 3 slop
Tuvaq W.
1 & Hull Mach‐Oil Tanker ESP ,Chemical Tanker ESP IMO
Vessel Details
MT Tuvaq W. ‐ Vessel Particulars
Year Built: 2012
Yard: Jiangsu, China
L.O.A.: 112.70 M
Breadth: 17.60M
Crew Compliment: 14
Classification: 1 & Hull Mach‐Oil Tanker ESP ,Chemical Tanker ESP IMO
Type 2‐Unrestr, Navigation AVM‐DPS AUT‐UMS, MON‐
Shaft Cleanship 1, ICE Class 1A, IG
IMONumbers: 9610341
Official Number: 1191255
Call Sign: 269013000
Gross Tonnage: 5422
Net Tonnage: 2444
Cubic Capacity: 8,554 Cubic Meters
Cargo Pumps: 14
Manifolds: 14 Connections
Cargo Tanks: 12 plus 2 slop
Kivalliq W.
Chemical Tanker,Oil Tanker AUT, ERS, ESP, Ice E3
Vessel Details
MT Kivalliq W. ‐ Vessel Particulars
Flag: Canadian
Year Built: 2004
Yard: Jiangyang Shipyard, Yangzhou, China
L.O.A.: 145.34 M
Breadth: 20.80M
Crew Compliment: 16
Classification: Chemical Tanker, Oil Tanker AUT, ERS, ESP, Ice E3,
IMONumbers: 9187409
OfficialNumber: 839928
Call Sign: V7ZF6 / 538090507
Gross Tonnage: 8882.00
Net Tonnage: 4617.00
Cubic Capacity: 16,080 Cubic Meters
Cargo Pumps: 14
Manifolds: 17 Connections
Cargo Tanks: 14 plus 3 slop
Qikiqtaaluk W.
I & Hull & MachOil Tanker ESP, Chemical Tanker ESP
Vessel Details
MT Qikiqtaaluk W. ‐ Vessel Particulars
Year Built: 2011
Yard: Icdas Shipyard, Turkey
L.O.A.: 149.95 M
Breadth: 23.20M
Crew Compliment: 17
Classification: I & Hull & MachOil Tanker ESP, Chemical Tanker ESP
Unrestricted Navigation AUT‐UMS Clean‐Ship Moonshaft
Ice Class 1A Clean Ship 1G In Water Survey VCS
IMONumbers: 9421221
Official Number: 5671698
Call Sign: 25619000
Gross Tonnage: 13097
Net Tonnage: 6370
Cubic Capacity: 21,680 Cubic Meters
Cargo Pumps: 14
Manifolds: 14 Connections
Cargo Tanks: 12 plus 2 slop
Careers at Coastal Shipping Limited
At Coastal Shipping Limited, part of the Woodward Group, we are proud to offer rewarding career opportunities for both seafaring and shore-based professionals. Our success is built on the expertise, dedication, and teamwork of our people.
Why Work With Us?
We are committed to supporting our employees with:
- Competitive salaries (including paid leave for seafarers)
- Company-paid Registered Pension Plan (6% with optional contributions)
- Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, LTD, AD&D)
- Protective Equipment, including a boot allowance
- Door-to-door crew travel covered
Work-Life Balance
Our structured rotation and benefits package provide both stability and flexibility:
- Daily rate paid on and off rotation (with vacation pay up to 8%)
- 38 days on / 38 days off
- 120 sea-day probation period
- Click on Ship Position Org Chart below for more details
Master
Coastal Shipping Limited operates a fleet of oil tankers, delivering vital fuel to Arctic and Labrador Coastal Ports. Established in 1973, we have expanded from Newfoundland and Labrador to global operations. We pride ourselves on servicing remote communities and charter work while adhering to high environmental standards. Navigate the Arctic and coastal waters of Canada, with overseas opportunities in Europe.
We offer full-time permanent employment aboard Coastal Shipping vessels
- Competitive salary
- Company-paid group RRP plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and extended health plan (including long-term disability and employee life insurance)
- Advanced training and professional development/incentive programs
As a Master, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of the vessel and crew. Key responsibilities include enforcing safety regulations, communicating expectations, ensuring compliance with policies, motivating the crew, and managing cargo transportation. You will also handle logbooks, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Master Mariner Unlimited Certificate of Competency
- STCW Basic Safety/Survival Craft/Advanced Firefighting
- Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties
- Transport Canada Marine Medical
- Marine Advanced First Aid
- GMDSS (General Operators Certificate)
- ECDIS (generic and type-specific Furuno or JRC)
- Advanced Oil and Chemical endorsement (preferred)
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in Arctic and remote area navigation is preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Please email your application to crewing@woodwards.nf.ca or APPLY HERE – Application Portal
Join us at Coastal Shipping Limited to be part of a dedicated team serving essential communities in challenging environments. We look forward to exploring how your skills and experience align with our mission.
Chief Officer
The Chief Officer is responsible to the Master for the supervision and administration of all Deck Operations. He/she is the second in command of the
vessel and the Officer in Charge in the absence of the Master. He/she is to ensure that the Deck Department is adequately manned and equipped to
perform the duties required at all times.
Training of Junior Officers
The Chief Officer shall ensure that the other deck officers assist and understudy him as an essential part of their training and development. This to include the
preparation/ planning / operation and documentation of the cargo and ballast operations while taking into account the” safe” stability of the vessel. Daily
operations including the safe managing of the deck crew, maintenance.
The proper mentoring / monitoring of junior officers and cadets through onboard training should be consistent as part of their continual personnel
development.
Maintenance
Planning and supervising the maintenance and upkeep of the hull, decks and superstructure is a primary duty of the Chief Officer. Working closely with the
Boatswain, he/she is to ensure that all maintenance work is carried out safely and properly with the emphasis on the control of deterioration and corrosion.
The Chief Officer is to liaise with the Engineering Department to ensure that the tanks, holds, and cargo handling equipment is maintained in good working
order and ensuring any work involving the outward presentation of the shipdoes not take priority over work which is essential for the safety and efficiency
of the ship
Please email your application to crewing@woodwards.nf.ca or APPLY HERE – Application Portal
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Chief Engineer
Coastal Shipping Limited operates a fleet of oil tankers, delivering vital fuel to Arctic and Labrador Coastal Ports. Established in 1973, we have expanded from Newfoundland and Labrador to global operations. We pride ourselves on servicing remote communities and charter work while adhering to high environmental standards. Navigate the Arctic and coastal waters of Canada, with overseas opportunities in Europe.
We offer seasonal full-time employment aboard Coastal Shipping vessels
- Competitive salary
- Company-paid group RRP plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and extended health plan (including long-term disability and employee life insurance)
- Advanced training and professional development/incentive programs
Job Description
The Chief Engineer is responsible to the Master for the supervision, administration and economical operation of the vessel’s machinery. This is to include fault finding/diagnosis to the lowest possible root cause and coordinate with the Technical Department to affect repair if practicable. Along with the chief officer he is also responsible to master for the correct operation of all deck machinery, this is to include but not limited to winches, windlass’s, cargo equipment and propulsion systems for the work boat. He may delegate this work to staff on board including electricians, (if available), and /or any staff within the engine room as he deems appropriate. He should keep himself fully informed at all times of the activities of his department and personally supervise any work he considers to be of a hazardous or operationally complex nature.
Records
The Chief Engineer assumes custody of all Engineering Department records, “as-built” or “as-fitted” drawings and manufacturer’s instructions. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that Engineering Watch Officers are instructed in their Watchkeeping duties and responsibilities and maintain an accurate Engine Log Book and comply with the requirements of the Oil Record Book in accordance with guidance in MEPC_1_Circ.736_rev2 and local port pollution requirements. The Chief Engineer shall keep himself fully informed at all times, of the activities of his department and he shall personally supervise any work he considers to be of hazardous nature and shall see that all safety regulations are in effect. The Chief Engineer shall keep himself fully informed of and comply with Government rules and regulations, Classification Society rules, Air and Sea Pollution regulations, and IMO recommendations.
Procedures and Standing Orders
The Chief Engineer is to issue standing orders to supplement the instructions contained in this manual. These instructions should be posted on bulkhead and signed by all current Engineering Officers. In addition, the Chief Engineer is to develop procedures for regular Engine Room tasks specific to his/her vessel to augment the procedures in this manual. Procedures should include but not limited to:
Starting and stopping of engines, generators, boilers and other machinery;
Change-overs for generators, pumps, purifiers, and other redundant systems including guidance on how to distribute ware between parallel systems;
General Watchkeeping guidelines including, rounds, communication with the Bridge and other duties expected of junior Engineers;
Checklists and requirements for 1-hour notice, confined waters sailing, cargo operations, and other regular vessel operations.
The Chief Engineer is also to create and maintain a list of critical equipment specific to the vessel. Each time a Chief Engineer joins the vessel, he/she should ensure the list is up-to-date.
Alternate Vessel Security Officer
If specified by the Vessel Security Plan, the Chief Engineer may be designated the alternate Vessel Security Officer to the Master. The Chief Engineer must establish if he/she is responsible for this role when boarding the vessel and is responsible for carrying out the full duties of the Vessel Security Officer in the absence of the Master, or assisting with the duties as requested by the primary Vessel Security Officer.
Lube Oil Sampling
The Chief Engineer is responsible for submitting, semi-annually or more often if required, to the appropriate oil analysis facility, a sample of each of the lubricating oils used in the main engine sump, the stern tube, and auxiliary generating equipment sumps, before and after purifier and any other oil lubricated equipment or machinery deemed necessary.
Inspections
The Chief Engineer is to make frequent inspections of all machinery spaces, when the machinery is operating including daily inspections of the stores and machine shop, correcting unsafe practices and noting any repairs required. He/she is to ensure the organization and cosmetic appearance of the Engine Room and Store Rooms is maintained, that all part of the vessel under his/her jurisdiction are secured for sea prior to departure, and escape trunks/hatches and fire and safety equipment remain accessible at all times.
The Chief Engineer will be available to accompany the Master during his/her weekly inspections.
Maintenance
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all machinery aboard the vessel. This includes keeping informed of any maintenance programs due or in progress, and maintaining an accurate logbook of repairs completed by crew.
The Chief Engineer is to personally supervise the carrying out of all Main Engine work and ensure that all clearance readings and operating pressures are in accordance with the manufacturers manual for the engine. In supervising this work he is to adhere to the manufacturers procedure for the conduct of the work and ensure that when machinery is reassembled the manufactures clearances and tolerance are correct.
The Chief Engineer is to supervise the maintenance activities of all Engineers. He is to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with manufacturers handbooks and that all readings are taken and recorded correctly. Machinery is to be returned to manufacturers recommended clearances after each overhaul. The Chief Engineer is to arrange for all piping and structure repairs that can be carried out on board to be carried out to good engineering practice and pressure tests, where applicable and are conducted safely.
The Chief Engineer is also responsible for monitoring when surveys and inspections are due and ensuring that the machinery is prepared and that sufficient personnel are available to carry out these surveys in coordination with the Engineering Superintendent. The Chief Engineer will be prepared to assist Flag State and Class surveyors at all times.
During the company’s winter refit season, the Chief Engineer is responsible for completing a Weekly Work Report for the engineering department.
Asbestos Management
The Chief Engineer is responsible ensuring asbestos is effectively managed onboard the vessel particularly in the Engine Room. Asbestos management includes the following responsibilities:
Working with shore side purchasing agents to ensure stores and parts that may potentially contain asbestos are delivered with asbestos free certificates;
Ensuring known asbestos onboard is appropriately labelled;
Providing direction to junior personnel when working in the vicinity of know asbestos to protect themselves;
Arranging with General manager to have asbestos properly removed if work is required on materials or equipment containing asbestos.
Environmental Protection
The Chief Engineer must ensure that the oily water separator and sewage system are maintained in the correct working order and operating personnel are familiar with “oily water separator routine” and IMO and Coastal States requirements.
The Chief Engineer is also responsible for proper handling of Engine Room garbage and the emission of combustion products from the ship’s funnel.
Storing
The Chief Engineer is to ensure that the Engineering Department is adequately manned, stored and equipped and that sufficient bunkers, lubricating oil, spare parts, chemicals, and potable water required for the voyage are aboard. A report showing the fuel and water consumed and on hand, together with other Engineering Department information should be submitted to the Master daily.
The Chief Engineer should work with the Master to allow a safety margin for consumables. For bunker fuel on long ocean passages of five days steaming at normal service speed for the main engine and five days diesel for the generators. For short passages, two days steaming at normal service speed is required for main engine fuel and two days diesel for the generators. Additional reserves of bunkers should be allowed for voyages undertaken, or partly undertaken, in ice-infested waters. Where a common fuel is used for the main engines and generators, the consumption figures should be added together to obtain the bunkers required. Allowance should also be made for any cargo heating, tank washing, anticipated weather conditions and the like.
One of the major responsibilities of the Master and the Chief Engineer is to operate the ship in a fuel-efficient manner. Both the Master and the Chief Engineer must co-operate to produce a successful, joint effort in keeping down fuel expenses.
Tank/Hold Inspections
In co-operation with the Chief Officer, the Chief Engineer is to fully inspect cargo spaces, ballast tanks and fuel tanks as required by Section 6.10 of this manual.
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the total containment in the ship’s tanks of all oil fuel, lubrications and chemicals. He should regularly check the tanks for leakage and test heating coils where necessary.
Defects
The Chief Engineer is responsible for completing, submitting and filing all defect reports regardless of the department affected. During the sailing season, all equipment failures, breakdowns, or reductions in operational capacity that cannot be repaired by the vessel’s crew with the resources available onboard shall have a Defect report completed according to the procedures identified in Section 10.5 of the Safety Management System Manual.
The Chief Engineer shall immediately inform the Master and Coastal Shipping Limited of any machinery damage, which affects the seaworthiness of the vessel, engine revolutions, possible delay or need of outside assistance in effecting repairs. He must at all times control labour and overtime for both operational and maintenance purposes.
Crew Performance Reports
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the appraisal of his/her Officers’ skills, abilities and attitudes and should assign duties to assistants consistent with their abilities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Engineering Department. Coastal Shipping Limited requires regular reports from the Chief Engineer relating to the Engineers and crew onboard the vessel to assess their individual performances. Crew Performance Reports are completed by the Chief Engineer at the end of each crewmember’s tour of duty or at the end of his/her own tour of duty for the following positions:
Second Engineer;
Watchkeeping Engineers;
Oilers;
Electrical Officers;
Engine Room Cadets.
Completed Crew Performance Reports are reviewed with the crewmember, signed by the crewmember and the Chief Engineer, and submitted to the Master.
Additional Duties
On vessels where a dedicated Electrical Officer is not available or embarked as part of the vessel’s normal complement, the Chief Engineer is to delegate the responsibilities to other Engineering Department staff in accordance with their levels of experience and abilities. The Chief Engineer shall submit meggar readings of the main and auxiliary machinery to the Engineering Superintendent every twelve months as per planned maintenance system.
The Chief Engineer is responsible to the Master for assignment of duties and training of all Junior Engineering Officers, ensuring proficiency in their assigned engineering duties, emergency drills and procedures. He is also responsible for the training of all unlicensed personnel assigned to performing engineering work, ensuring that they are properly instructed and comply with the relevant safe working practices.
Reporting
Each month a report is sent from the vessel covering the status and condition of the machinery onboard the vessel. This report is to include the following:
- Technical Report
- Planned Maintenance Update
- Safety Checklist
- List of outstanding Defect Reports
- Requisition Report
The Vessel Monthly Report is completed in collaboration with the Master using the Vessel Monthly Report form and it is sent by email to technical@woodwards.nf.ca and safety@woodwards.nf.ca.
The Chief Engineer shall promptly inform the Master and Engineering Superintendent of any critical machinery damage involving seaworthiness of the ship, engine revolutions, possible delay or need of outside assistance in effecting repair. Emergency or urgently needed repairs are to be requested by telephone to the Engineering Superintendent. This is to be followed up by e-mail.
Handovers
The Chief Engineer is to complete a written handover covering each of his/her responsibilities when departing the ship. Two days prior to the Chief Engineer’s scheduled debarkation from the vessel, a draft version of the handover notes are to be submitted to technical@woodwards.nf.ca to allow the Vessel’s Technical Superintendent to review and provide clarification as needed.
The incoming and outgoing Chief Engineer should review the condition of the engine room with a particular focus on machinery maintenance, the orders for the upcoming voyage, and the written handover notes together before the outgoing officer departs. The written handover notes shall be submitted by email to technical@woodwards.nf.ca and filed on board the vessel by the incoming Chief Engineer.
In the event the Chief Engineer is not being immediately relieved, this handover process must still be completed.
Regular Duties
Daily
- Review and sign Engine Room logbook
- Inspect machinery spaces, stores and work shops
- Leave night orders for Watchkeeping engineers (as required)
- Review and sign UMS checklist (as required)
- Monitor hours of rest for engine room crew
- Keep PMS updated
Weekly
- Update running hours for equipment in PMS
- Complete and submit Weekly Report for engine department (during refit season)
Monthly
- Complete in collaboration with the Master the Vessel Monthly Report
- Complete and submit Monthly Requisition Report
- Review PMS and update as required
Semi-Annually (6-months)
- Take and submit oil samples for testing
Annually
- Complete and submit meggar readings for all machinery
Per Voyage
- Ensure adequate water, bunker and stores are available for the voyage
Per tour of duty
- Test OWS and record in Oil Record Book (to be completed 4 times a year)
- Verify the list of Critical Equipment is up-to-date
- Verify start-up, shut-down and change-over procedures are complete
- Complete the CE handover checklist and submit with handover notes
As Required
- Complete and submit Crew Performance Reports
- Sign Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and Working Aloft Permits
- Create and submit defect reports
- Update Oil Record Book
Required Skills and Qualifications:
First Class Engineer Certificate of Competency
STCW Basic Safety/Survival Craft/Advanced Fire
Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations A-V/1-1-2
Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations A-V/1-1-3
Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties
Transport Canada Marine Medical
Marine Advanced First Aid
Additional Requirements:
Experience in Arctic and remote area navigation is preferred
Please email your application to crewing@woodwards.nf.ca or APPLY HERE – Application Portal
Join us at Coastal Shipping Limited to be part of a dedicated team serving essential communities in challenging environments. We look forward to exploring how your skills and experience align with our mission.
Cooks
The Chief Cook is responsible to the Master for ensuring that the vessel’s accommodation and public areas conform to the statutory and legislative
requirements in conjunction with the hygienic, efficient and economic operation of the Catering Department.
Planning, Supervision and Storage
The Chief Cook is responsible for planning menus to provide a wide variety of nutritional, complete, and appetizing meals while minimizing waste and utilizing
leftovers where appropriate. He/she is also responsible for the supervision and inspection of food preparation and service by a Steward or Cooking Cadet.
It is the Chief Cooks’ responsibility to ensure an adequate supply of subsistence provisions, cleaning and sanitation consumables are onboard and correctly
stored prior to a voyage and that a strict storage rotation of refrigerated foods and food quality is carried out. The Cook is also responsible for taking a monthly
inventory of stores and preparing store orders for replenishment while adhering to the Company’s budget and cost objectives.
He/she routinely inspects the galley and equipment for cleanliness and proper storage and preparation of food, and participates in a Weekly Galley Inspection
with the Master, using Vessel Galley Inspection Checklist. The Steward also participates in the inspection
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in Arctic and remote area navigation is preferred
Please email your application to crewing@woodwards.nf.ca or APPLY HERE – Application Portal
Join us at Coastal Shipping Limited to be part of a dedicated team serving essential communities in challenging environments. We look forward to exploring how your skills and experience align with our mission.
Electricial Officer
The Electrical Officer is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the maintenance and condition of electrical equipment assigned to his care, in accordance with the instructions issued by the Chief Engineer. The Electrical Officer reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
Note: Where a dedicated Electrical Officer is not part of the vessel’s complement, the Chief Engineer is to delegate the responsibilities to other Engineering Department staff in accordance with their levels of experience and abilities.
Inspections
The Electrical Officer is to conduct monthly inspections of the vessel’s electrical equipment with special attention being paid to ship electrical equipment within the hazardous areas outside machinery spaces and accommodation areas. In addition, the Electrical Officer should closely monitor the proper function of deck lighting, emergency lighting, and other lighting critical to the safe operation of the vessel.
In accordance to Planned Maintenance System, the Electrical Officer is responsible for carrying out checks of ship’s emergency batteries, including GMDSS equipment.
ALL and ANY batteries must be tested/changed only while the vessel is safely alongside in port. This is to ensure that the process of testing and/or changing batteries does not affect the safety of the vessel whilst underway or in remote areas .
A remote area is defined as an area where access is not possible making it difficult to provide assistance by external resources, whether the mode to be considered is by air, land, or sea.
Battery locations must be padlocked and permission granted by Master or Chief Engineer to allow the inspecting officer to have the key for weekly test and any other maintenance such as changing out batteries.
Maintenance and Electrical Isolation
The Electrical Officer is to assist deck and engine personal with maintenance tasks by electrically isolating equipment or circuitry to enable maintenance or other work to be carried out safely.
The Electrical Officer is additionally responsible for the serviceability and cleanliness of the vessel’s electrical systems and equipment including but not limited to the following:
- Main, auxiliary and emergency switchboards
- Alternators (including the routine testing of the emergency unit) Starters and motors
- Cargo handling equipment (where appropriate)
- Electrical and electronic control equipment for engine, cargo and deck machinery
- Communications equipment, accommodation, lighting and galley services
Stores
- The Electrical Officer will assist in the preparation of requisitions for electrical equipment stores and spare parts and submit them to the Chief Engineer for approval. He will also maintain an inventory of the materials on hand and on order to make both the normal route supplies and specific demands for stores.
Handovers
- The Electrical Officer is to complete a written handover covering each of his/her responsibilities when departing the ship. The incoming and outgoing Electrical Officer should review the condition of the engine room with a particular focus on electrical maintenance, the orders for the upcoming voyage, and the written handover notes together before the outgoing officer departs. The written handover notes shall be submitted by email to technical@woodwards.nf.ca and filed on board the vessel by the incoming Electrical Officer.
Regular Duties
Daily
- Hold Daily Work Meeting with Chief Engineer
Weekly
- GMDSS Batteries
Monthly
- Inspect and test Emergency stops (as appropriate)
- Test E/R deadman alarm
As required
- Replace Gas meter sensor replacement (as per Manual)
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Second Engineer
In addition to any Watchkeeping duties, the Second Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and reporting of main propulsion and auxiliary equipment located in the engine room or on deck as assigned by the Chief Engineer. He is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the safe and efficient operation of the Engineering Department and for protecting the ship’s property against loss or damage and against irregular or wasteful practices on the part of any member of the Engine Department crew.
The Second Engineer reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
Maintenance Planning and Work Assignments
The Second Engineer must verbally consult daily with the Chief Engineer concerning the methods and procedures for the maintenance and upkeep of the Engineer Department. The Second Engineer shall assign maintenance and repair duties to Engineering Department personnel as appropriate, and actively participate in overhaul and repair work. He will also inspect and supervise work in progress and at completion, ensuring that manpower is utilized to the fullest extent, that work is safely and properly performed in accordance with the acceptable standards, and that no wastage of material occurs.
Prior to entering harbour the Second Engineer will examine the lists of Planned Maintenance due both hourly and time based, defects outstanding, and Survey work due and discuss with the Chief Engineer the work intended to be carried out in harbour.
On completion of maintenance work, the Second Engineer will conduct an inspection of all running and standby machinery and Engineer Room spaces and note the condition of machinery and the state of husbandry in the spaces. The Second Engineer will give instructions to Engine Room personnel to correct any abnormalities.
Lockout/Tagout
The Second Engineer is responsible for the isolation of all systems for work or maintenance. When a system is requested to be isolated, the Second Engineer will obtain approval from the Master and Chief Engineer as appropriate to take the system out of service, shut the system down, and physically lock or tag the controls to ensure it cannot be started. The Second Engineer is also the only person onboard allowed to “unlock” systems when the work is completed and all personnel are confirmed clear. See the Equipment Isolation Section in 6.4.
Alternate Vessel Security Officer
If specified by the Vessel Security Plan, the Second Engineer may be designated the alternate Vessel Security Officer to the Master. The Second Engineer must establish if he/she is responsible for this role when boarding the vessel and is responsible for carrying out the full duties of the Vessel Security Officer in the absence of the Master, or assisting with the duties as requested by the primary Vessel Security Officer.
Engine Room Safety Equipment
In cooperation with the Safety Officer, the Second Engineer is responsible for the condition and maintenance of the fire¬fighting and lifesaving equipment within the Engine Room and auxiliary machinery spaces. Equipment must be regularly tested in accordance with the Regulations and statutory requirements and, with sufficient frequency to ensure it is in good operating condition and will be proficient in its use should the need arise.
The Second Engineer is also responsible for ensuring the SDS files are the most up-to-date for all the chemicals in use on board in all technical and engineering spaces.
Stores
The Second Engineer will assist in the preparation of requisitions for Engineering Department stores and spare parts and submit them to the Chief Engineer for approval. He will also maintain an inventory of the materials on hand and on order to meet both the normal routine supplies and specific demands for stores. He will also maintain control over the issuance and usage of tools and materials and other goods to prevent waste.
The Second Engineer will in the course of his supervision of the subordinate staff, ensure that spare gear used is entered on the monthly use of spare gear sheet. The Second Engineer will assist the Chief Engineer in the correct stowage and accounting for Spare Gear.
The Second Engineer will note any shortage of consumable stores and bring this fact to the attention of the Chief Engineer. In addition he will assist the Chief Engineer in the muster of consumable stores prior to forwarding the requisition for issues.
Training
The Second Engineer will conduct training for crewmembers of the Engineering Department, particularly new personnel, to ensure they follow the recognized safe working practices. He will ensure that work functions and requirements are fully recognized and understood, and that all work conforms to established standards.
Deck and Cargo Operations
The Second Engineer must have an intimate knowledge of all cargo handling machinery, cargo pipeline systems, inerting/venting systems, refrigerating plant, and deck machinery and fire-fighting equipment aboard the vessel in order to support cargo operations.
Crew Performance Reports
The Second Engineer may be requested by the Chief Engineer to assist or provide input on performance appraisals of junior Engineer Department personnel.
Handovers
The Second Engineer is to complete a written handover covering each of his/her responsibilities when departing the ship. Two days prior to the Second Engineer’s scheduled debarkation from the vessel, a draft version of the handover notes are to be submitted to technical@woodwards.nf.ca to allow the Vessel’s Technical Superintendent to review and provide clarification as needed.
The incoming and outgoing Second Engineer should review the condition of the engine room with a particular focus on:
- Present condition of the vessel’s machinery
- Machinery out of action
- Defect list
- Parts awaited pertaining to defective items
- Orders received from the office
- Second Engineers work book and publications
- Any ongoing problem
The written handover notes shall be signed by both parties and submitted by email to Technical@woodwards.nf.ca and filed onboard the vessel by the incoming Second Engineer.
In the event the Second Engineer is not being immediately relieved, this handover process must still be completed.
Regular Duties
Daily
- Hold Daily Work Meeting with Chief Officer
Weekly
- Prepare for upcoming jobs in PMS
- Oversee weekly safety checks
- Alarms
- Emergency Generator
- Lifeboat
- MOB boat
- GMDSS Batteries
Monthly
- Complete with Chief Officer and/or Master Vessel Monthly Report (when no C/E onboard)
- Inspect and test Emergency stops (as appropriate)
- Inspect and test quick closing valves (as appropriate)
- Inspect E/R lifting gear
- Test E/R CO2 alarm and ventilation shutdown
- Test E/R deadman alarm
- Update spare parts inventory
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Second Officer
The Second Officer is a junior officer whose primary responsibility is the preparation of passages plans for the vessels voyages. The Second Officer reports to the Master by way of the Chief Officer.
Medical Officer
The Second Officer is the Medical Officer onboard the company’s vessels. The medical officer role comes with the following responsibilities:
- Maintaining the vessels 1st aid, medical and resuscitation equipment;
- Issuing medicine to crewmembers as requested/required and logging what is issued;
- Ordering, stocking and inventorying medicine on a monthly basis;
- Disposing of expired medications according to the Disposal of Medical Supplies procedure;
- Securing medicine against unauthorized use.
Where the vessel carries a full supply of medicine, the Second Officer will be the secondary key holder along with the Master.
Navigation Publications and Equipment
The Second Officer, as the vessel’s Navigating Officer, is responsible for the following:
- Ensuring all Charts and navigational publications onboard are fully corrected and up-to-date. It is Coastal Shipping Limited policy that all charts and nautical publications are kept up-to-date at all times and not just for the intended voyage;
- Before sailing, ensuring that charts and navigational publications required for the voyage are corrected, onboard, and filed in a logical order in an accessible location for the Officer of the Watch;
- Electronic navigation equipment, including radar, GPS, echo sounder must be tested and proved operational. Any defects are reported to the Master immediately, particularly those impacting usability or performance of the equipment. All repairs and maintenance to equipment must be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and noted in the appropriate equipment logs as required;
- All other navigation equipment and instruments, including sextants, plotting gear and tables, azimuth circles, navigation lights and shapes, flags and signals, barometers, anemometers, and thermometers;
- GMDSS equipment, including testing as required and the radio log.
The Second Officer is also to conduct daily test of the vessel’s alarms, public address system and sound signalling devices; and monthly test of the bridge deadman or watch alarm system. All equipment tests are to be noted in the appropriate log book.
The Second Officer will conduct bridge familiarizations for all officers and watchmen who are new to the vessel. The Bridge Familiarization Checklist must be completed for each officer in charge of a navigational watch prior to taking over his/her first watch; watchmen may be put through a less formal familiarization provided they have a clear understanding of how to change over steer between hand and automatic and they are shown how to operate the vessel’s radars.
Passage Planning
The Second Officer is responsible for preparing navigational passage plans for all voyages the vessel undertakes. Passage plans are to be prepared according to Section 4.5 in this manual in advance of departure with adequate time for the Master to review and approve the passage plan. As part of passage plan preparation, the Second Officer is also responsible for the following:
- Preparing all paper charts and electronic navigation aids for the planned voyage including erasing or resetting previous voyages to avoid confusion;
- Preparing weather, tide, current, ice and other condition reports that may be required for safe navigation during the voyage;
- Sending, or arranging to have set, any pre-departure notices required by regulation or company policy.
Cargo Operations
As directed by the Chief Officer, the Second Officer will assist with cargo calculations, tank gauging, cargo sampling, connecting and disconnection hoses or hard arms, performing pre-cargo checks, or inspecting cargo equipment.
In addition, the Second Officer will assist with the supervision of cargo operations by standing a cargo watch taking control of cargo handling systems on behalf of the Chief Officer. During this time, the officer is to observe the standing orders and specific instructions left by the Chief Officer, closely monitor the cargo operations ongoing, supervise the unlicensed crewmember working on deck, regularly check the mooring and cargo hose arrangements, and monitor the security of the vessel.
Navigation and Mooring
As a Watchkeeping Officer, the Second Officer is to maintain a safe and attentive navigational watch while at sea in accordance with the ICS Bridge Procedures Guide, the Master’s Standing Orders, and Section 4 of this manual. During mooring and unmooring operations, the Second Officer is to be on deck in command of the operations in a location assigned by the Master.
Handovers
The Second Officer is to complete a written handover covering each of his/her responsibilities when departing the ship. The incoming and outgoing Second Officers should review the condition of the vessel with a particular focus on bridge equipment, the orders for the upcoming voyage, and the written handover notes together before the outgoing officer departs. The written handover notes shall be signed by both parties and after that submitted by email technical@woodwards.nf.ca and filed onboard the vessel by the incoming Second Officer.
In the event the Second Officer is not being immediately relieved, this handover process must still be completed.
Regular Duties
Daily
- Update and sign Deck Logbook
- Test bridge equipment including radios, whistle, alarm and PA system
Monthly
- Test and inspect Hand Held GMDSS radios
- Test and inspect EPIRB and SARTs
- Test bridge deadman alarm
- Inventory and order medical supplies as needed
- Inspect and replenish first aid kits
- Inspect and organized the vessel library
- Complete chart and publications corrections
Per Voyage
- Prepare voyage plan
- Update electronic navigation aids with voyage plan or information
As Required
- Dispense and log drugs from the hospital
- Order bridge stationary
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Steward
Stewards work primarily under the direction of the Cook. Their objective is to represent the highest standard of excellence in Galley & Cabin cleanliness and
overall organization. While the Cook, Master or Chief Officer may assign any relevant task to the steward, the primary duties of the steward are:
- Maintaining, cleaning and restocking mess rooms, pantries and fridges
- Making coffee, snacks, salads and desserts as directed by the cook
- Maintaining and organizing linen and cleaning supply storerooms regularly
- Cleaning cabins of licensed crew and guests and unoccupied cabins
- Change out bedding, towels etc for the above cabins & laundry onboard
- Washing dishes, tables, counters and floors after each meal and assisting with serving of meals
- Strict storage rotation of refrigerated food & dry stores & proper disposal of waste/spoilage
- Clean and prep storage areas prior to receipt of new stores & assist Cook with proper storage
He/she routinely inspects the galley and equipment for cleanliness and proper storage and preparation of food, and participates in a Weekly Galley Inspection
with the Cook and Master, using Vessel Galley Inspection Checklist.
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Watchkeeping Engineers
Coastal Shipping Limited operates a fleet of oil tankers, delivering vital fuel to Arctic and Labrador Coastal Ports. Established in 1973, we have expanded from Newfoundland and Labrador to global operations. We pride ourselves on servicing remote communities and charter work while adhering to high environmental standards. Navigate the Arctic and coastal waters of Canada, with overseas opportunities in Europe.
We offer seasonal full-time employment aboard Coastal Shipping vessels
- Competitive salary
- Company-paid group RRP plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and extended health plan (including long-term disability and employee life insurance)
- Advanced training and professional development/incentive programs
Job Description:
Watchkeeping Engineers are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of the Engine Room and auxiliary machinery aboard the vessel in the absence of a senior Engineer. In coordination with the Deck Watch Officer, a Watchkeeping Engineer is responsible for the continued safe passage of the vessel while at sea. The Watchkeeping Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer through the Second Engineer. In the event that a vessel is operating with two engineers, the Chief Engineer will determine the assignment of duties normally carried out by the Watchkeeping Engineer.
Watchkeeping
The Watchkeeping Engineer will keep watch as assigned by Second Engineer and during this watch, operate the main engine and auxiliary machinery in accordance with all manufactures operating procedures. While on watch or on the alarms during UMS operations, the Watchkeeping Engineer is responsible to monitor temperatures, pressures and tank levels for all systems associated with operational equipment. Adjustments and transfers are to be completed to maintain operational parameters. The Watchkeeping Engineer is responsible that the Second Engineer is advised of any defect or unusual occurrence on his watch. Any changes necessary to the state of the machinery operating conditions are to be reported. The Watchkeeping Engineer is responsible for the activities of the E.R.A./oiler assigned to his watch and is to ensure that the E.R.A. performs his cleaning station tasks. The Watchkeeping Engineer is also responsible for responding to 1hour notice calls and preparing the vessel for departure in coordination with the Watchkeeping Officer on the bridge. This includes the testing of steering and pitch systems, securing the ER for sea and starting machinery under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
Routine Maintenance Duties
The Watchkeeping Engineer is to ensure the generator engines are maintained in good condition in accordance with the manufacturers maintenance schedule and instructions. The Watchkeeping Engineer will maintain the boiler plant and its auxiliary equipment in good condition and the seawater evaporation plant operation and maintenance. The Watchkeeping Engineer shall test the boiler daily, generator weekly and feed water and diesel engine cooling water daily and record the readings in the appropriate Chemical Supplier’s Log Sheets. Any abnormalities should be immediately reported to the Chief Engineer. The Watchkeeping Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, operation and the cleaning of the lube oil and fuel oil purifiers, bunkering/transfer operations (under the specific direction of the Chief Engineer) and the seawater evaporation plant operation and maintenance, compressors, and all pumps. The Watchkeeping Engineer is responsible for the testing of machinery alarms and shutdowns. These tests shall be noted in the Engine Log Book.
Spares
The Watchkeeping Engineer is to maintain an inventory of all boiler, generator, automation and associated system spares. He is to review this inventory on a regular basis with the Second or Chief Engineer to ensure that the proper levels of spares are maintained.
Regular Duties
Daily, Monitor operations of:
- Main Engines
- Auxiliary Engines
- Sanitary Systems
- Boilers
Weekly
- Take Samples of cooling and boiler water and dose as required
- Top up Chemicals in Sewage System
Monthly
- Inventory Lube Oil and Chemicals
Required Skills and Qualifications:
1. Fourth Class Engineer or higher Certificate of Competency
2. STCW Basic Safety/Survival Craft
3. Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties
4. Transport Canada Marine Medical
5. Marine Basic First Aid
6. Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Cargo Operations
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in Arctic and remote area navigation is preferred
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Watchkeeping Mates
The Third Officer is a junior officer whose primary responsibility is the inspection and maintenance of safety equipment on board the vessel. The Third Officer reports to the Master by way of the Chief Officer.
In the event that a vessel is operating with 2 officers the Master will determine the assignment of duties normally carried out by the Third officer.
Safety Officer
The Third Officer is the vessel’s Safety Officer responsible for monitoring all aspects of safety onboard. As part of this role, the following responsibilities are included:
• Preparing and filing accident and injury reports as specified in the Safety Management System Manual;
• Assisting with incident investigations as requested by the Master;
• Assisting crewmembers in conducting risk assessments when requested;
• Conducting Safety Orientations with crewmembers joining the vessel;
• Posting safety related notices sent from the company’s office;
• Maintaining records and files regarding safety as required by this manual;
• Ensuring safety signs, posters, and IMO emergency symbols are clearly legible and ingood condition;
• Conducting safety inspections of all areas of the vessel.
• Checking SDS to ensure the most up-to-date sheets are available.
The Third Officer is also the Health and Safety representative for the vessel’s crew. This role includes the chairing of monthly safety meetings, ensuring that recent (since last meeting) incident and Learning Opportunities are printed and reviewed during the meeting, and taking and submitting Safety Meeting Minutes.
The Third Officer will be identified as the Safety Officer by name on the Designated Duties poster.
In the event that the Third Officer is new to the vessel and does not have the “Safety Officer Training” those duties can be transferred to another qualified deck officer in the interim. The muster list must then be revised to reflect the change.
Safety Training
The Third Officer is responsible for implementing the Onboard Safety Training Program as described in Section 3.2 of this manual. While the Third Officer may not necessarily deliver the actual training, he/she is responsible for the following:
• Ensuring the appropriate time and space is dedicated to allow the training to occur according to the plan;
• Organizing an appropriate crewmember to deliver the training;
• Coordinating with the Master to align the training with appropriate drills when possible;
• Recording the crewmembers attending the training and the topic, and filing the Training Report.
Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
The Third Officer is responsible for maintaining all lifesaving equipment, firefighting equipment, firefighting systems, emergency escape trunks, and other safety equipment on board the vessel in a ready to use state at all times. All equipment must be inspected and maintained according to Section 2.4 of this manual. He/she is also responsible for monitoring expiry dates on all hydrostatic releases, batteries, lights, and pyrotechnics associated with the safety equipment and ordering replacements as required through the Chief Officer.
If any piece of safety equipment is expired, damaged, or otherwise unserviceable, the Master must be notified immediately.
Cargo Operations
As directed by the Chief Officer, the Third Officer will assist with cargo calculations, tank gauging, cargo sampling, connecting and disconnection hoses or hard arms, performing pre cargo checks, or inspecting cargo equipment. He/she is also responsible for take salinity tests of the water in the loading berth and to determine the allowance to be made for local salinity variations to the ship’s draft. This data must be entered in the Deck Log Book, if required by the Master and given to the Chief Officer. The Third Officer must observe the vessel’s draft and enter it in the Deck Log Book before departure and on arrival after reporting to and with approval of the Master.
In addition, the Third Officer will assist with the supervision of cargo operations by standing a cargo watch taking control of cargo handling systems on behalf of the Chief Officer. During this time, the officer is to observe the standing orders and specific instructions left by the Chief Officer, closely monitor the cargo operations ongoing, supervise the unlicensed crewmember working on deck, regularly check the mooring and cargo hose arrangements, and monitor the security of the vessel.
Navigation and Mooring
As a Watchkeeping Officer, the Third Officer is to maintain a safe and attentive navigational watch while at sea in accordance with the ICS Bridge Procedures Guide, the Master’s Standing Orders, and Section 4 of this manual. During mooring and unmooring operations, the Third Officer is to be on deck in command of the operations in a location assigned by the Master.
Handovers
The Third Officer is to complete a written handover covering each of his/her responsibilities when departing the ship. The incoming and outgoing Third Officers should review the condition of the vessel with a particular focus on safety equipment before the outgoing officer departs. The written handover notes shall be signed by both parties and after that submitted by email technical@woodwards.nf.ca and filed onboard the vessel by the incoming Third Officer.
In the event the Third Officer is not being immediately relieved, this handover process must still be completed.
Regular Duties
Daily
- Update and sign Deck Logbook
Weekly
- Conduct visual inspection of survival craft and launching arrangements
Bi-weekly
- Arrange onboard safety training
Monthly
- Chair Monthly Safety Meeting
- Inspect and clean lifeboat(s) and equipment
- Inspect pyrotechnics
- Inspect lifejackets and immersion suits
- Inspect life buoys
- Inspect fire extinguishers
- Inspect foam and fire stations
- Inspect fire locker equipment
- Inspect and grease fire flaps
- Inspect rescue boat and equipment
- Inspect and replenish eyewash stations
- Inspect and test fire doors
- Inspect all emergency escapes and trunks for free access and lighting
- Inspect fall arrest and confined space rescue equipment
- Inspect workboat and equipment
Annually
- Work with Chief Officer to get safety equipment serviced
- Inspect IMO symbols in place around the vessel and replace as needed
- Update and post muster list, crew list and watch schedule
Per tour of duty
- Inspect fire plans
As Required
- Conduct safety orientations
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Engine Room Ratings
The Engine Room Assistant (ERA)/Rating (ERR) reports to the Engineering OOW during engine room watches, and to the Second Engineer for routine and maintenance matters, including but not limited to the following responsibilities:
• Completing tasks or routines assigned by an Officer diligently, safely and efficiently,
• Assisting the Engineering Officer of the watch (OOW),
• Attending bunkering stations,
• Conducting regular rounds of engine-room,
• Conducting routine maintenance on machinery,
• Keeping areas assigned to their charge clean,
• Taking stores, operating cranes,
• Assisting with major overhaul of machinery,
• Cleaning tanks,
• Implementing the SMS as it pertains to safe machinery operations,
• Part of the emergency response team for various scenarios (oil spill, abandon ship, firefighting etc.),
• Where necessary, crewmembers the engine department are expected to work in all areas of the ship as deemed necessary by the Master
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Deckhands
Coastal Shipping Limited operates a fleet of oil tankers, delivering vital fuel to Arctic and Labrador Coastal Ports. Established in 1973, we have expanded from Newfoundland and Labrador to global operations. We pride ourselves on servicing remote communities and charter work while adhering to high environmental standards. Navigate the Arctic and coastal waters of Canada, with overseas opportunities in Europe.
We offer seasonal full-time employment aboard Coastal Shipping vessels
- Competitive salary
- Company-paid group RRP plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and extended health plan (including long-term disability and employee life insurance)
- Advanced training and professional development/incentive programs
Seaman responsibilities include, following the direction of their department heads or Officers in a position of authority over them. All ratings are to ensure that all their duties are undertaken in a safe and seaman-like manner. When necessary, crewmembers of both the deck and engine departments are expected to work in all areas of the ship as deemed by the Master. All deck hands assigned to the watch are expected to work under the direction of the Officer of the watch they are partnered with..
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bridge Watch Rating Certificate of Competency
- TCW Basic Safety/Survival Craft
- Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties
- Transport Canada Marine Medical
- Marine Basic First Aid
- Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Cargo Operations
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in Arctic and remote area navigation is preferred
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Engineering Cadets
Cadets will be given every opportunity to participate in shipboard operations on deck, the bridge or in the engine room as applicable and with due regard to their ability and level of training. Cadets if carried are expected be punctual, respectful and perform assigned tasks in a conscientious manner. Cadets are expected to seek guidance from appropriate personnel in the completion of their training manuals and present for verification on a regular basis all completed projects. Cadets who perform well during their time onboard will be given favourable consideration for future employment.
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Deck Cadets
Cadets will be given every opportunity to participate in shipboard operations on deck, the bridge or in the engine room as applicable and with due regard to their ability and level of training. Cadets if carried are expected be punctual, respectful and perform assigned tasks in a conscientious manner. Cadets are expected to seek guidance from appropriate personnel in the completion of their training manuals and present for verification on a regular basis all completed projects. Cadets who perform well during their time onboard will be given favourable consideration for future employment.
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Contact
Coastal Shipping Limited
115 Terminal Road
Conception Bay South, NL
Canada, A1X 7B5
Coastal Shipping Limited
Annes Lind, General Manager
Email: alind@woodwards.nf.ca
Gary Bishop, Fleet Technical Manager
Email: gbishop@woodwards.nf.ca
Craig Farrell, Marine Superintendent, DPA
Email: cfarrell@woodwards.nf.ca
Bernard Delaney, Technical Superintendent
Email: bdelaney@woodwards.nf.ca
Dean Rose, Technical Superintendent
Email: drose@woodwards.nf.ca
Gilles LeDévéhat, IT Manager
Email: gledevehat@woodwards.nf.ca
Christopher Stack, HSE Manager
Email: cstack@woodwards.nf.ca
Denise Templeton, HSQE Superintendent
Email: dtempleton@woodwards.nf.ca
Paula Boland, Financial Controller
Email: pboland@woodwards.nf.ca
Lori Critch, Accounts Payable
Email: lcritch@woodwards.nf.ca
Baxter Wells, Technical Assistant
Email: bwells@woodwards.nf.ca
Rebeka Lind, Human Resources
Email: rlind@woodwards.nf.ca
Nicola Wiebe, Administrative Assistant
Email: nwiebe@woodwards.nf.ca
Marsha Sheppard, Purchasing
Email: msheppard@woodwards.nf.ca
Dana Dobbin, Purchasing
Email: ddobbin@woodwards.nf.ca
