Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Keeping watch of vessel when afloat;
• Coordinates loading all kinds of cargo;
• Custodian of all official documents regarding the vessel;  
• Navigation matters;  
• In charge of all assistant marine captains
• Coordinate vessel sea trips by mobilizing the engineer to service the vessel, fueling, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the vessel. 
• Participate in planning of research activities by providing expert advice on maritime affairs.

Person Specifications
For appointment to the position of a First Mate, a candidate must have: – 

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent;
• Diploma in Navigation or equivalent qualification; 
• Certificates of competency in Class 1 Coasting/ class 1 Inland Waters/ unlimited or equivalent; 
• Served at the grade of a second mate or its equivalent for at least three (3) years;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; and
• Recency: 90 days sea time in the past three (3) years on vessels of appropriate tonnage as a second mate.

Key Competencies and skills

• Navigational skills 
• Supervision skills