Location: North Sea
Vessel Type: SCOV DP3
GRT: 12,652
Year Built: 2015
Flag: Norway
LOA: 128 m
Crane: 250 tonnes SWL AHC / 3,000 m wire
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description
We are recruiting an experienced AB / Crane Operator to join a Norwegian-flagged SCOV DP3 vessel operating in the North Sea.
The successful candidate will perform combined Able Seaman and offshore crane-operation duties and must have extensive experience onboard MPSV, OCV or DSV vessels. Due to the vessel's flag-specific requirements, only candidates meeting the nationality and EU residency criteria will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all deck duties associated with the AB position.
- Safely operate the offshore crane in accordance with approved lifting procedures.
- Conduct lifting and cargo-handling operations.
- Assist with deck, mooring and offshore project activities.
- Carry out inspections and routine maintenance of crane and deck equipment.
- Follow lifting plans, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.
- Participate in toolbox talks, emergency drills and safety activities.
- Maintain safe working conditions and report defects or unsafe situations.
- Comply with company SMS, HSE and environmental procedures.
Requirements
- Valid EU passport – mandatory, OR Ukrainian nationality with a valid EU residence permit.
- First Class Seaman License – mandatory.
- Valid Crane Operator's Certificate, one of the following:
- Sparrows Stage 3
- EnerMech Stage 3
- G5
- AIS Survivex
- HUET with CA-EBS – mandatory.
- Minimum 24 months of actual onboard experience on MPSV / OCV / DSV vessels in the rank of AB / Crane Operator.
- Valid COC / Endorsement and all applicable STCW certificates.
- Valid medical certificate.
- Valid Seaman's Book.
- Good command of English.
- Relevant offshore vessel experience.
- Availability to join on 23 September 2026.
Employment Details
Wage: EUR 320 per day
Contract Duration: 4 weeks
Area of Sailing: North Sea
Joining Date: 23 September 2026
Vessel: SCOV DP3, GRT 12,652, built 2015, Norwegian Flag
LOA: 128 m
Crane: 250 tonnes SWL AHC / 3,000 m wire
Required Application Documents
Please apply with:
- Updated CV with detailed sea-service history.
- COC, Endorsement and all valid STCW certificates.
- Passport copy.
- Copies of all Seaman's Book pages showing sea-service evidence for each vessel listed in the CV.
- References from previous employers.
- Valid medical certificate.
- EU residence permit, where applicable for Ukrainian candidates.
- HUET with CA-EBS certificate.
- Valid Crane Operator's Certificate.