SAILOR/DECKHAND

SAILOR/DECKHAND

Position Title: Sailor / Deckhand (Able Seaman / Ordinary Seaman)

Department: Marine Operations

Location: Mombasa / Lamu

Reports To: Bosun / Chief Mate / Tug Master

Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based)

Position Summary

This role involves physical deck work, lookout duties, and maintaining strict safety compliance during port and open-water maneuvers.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Efficiently secure and handle mooring lines, berthing ropes, and wires during vessel arrivals, departures, and shifting maneuvers at the pier or jetty.
• Perform regular deck upkeep including chipping rust, painting, lubricating winches, cleaning deck areas, and maintaining safety gear.
• Serve as an alert lookout or helmsman when required, maintaining constant communication with the duty officer or skipper.
• Assist in securing cargo, lashing containers, and checking gangways to guarantee stability and security while docked or underway.
• Actively participate in mandatory safety drills (fire, man-overboard, abandon ship) and properly operate life-saving and firefighting equipment.
• Always work within Port Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) parameters, ensuring proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of active sea-service or deck experience on commercial vessels, harbor tugs, or port service craft with a reputable organization. Prior experience onboard KPA tugs or marine vessels is a distinct advantage.
• Certificate in Efficient Deck Hand. Valid STCW basic safety training certificates.
• Valid Seafarer's Medical Fitness Certificate (issued by a recognized maritime authority like KMA).
• Valid Seaman's Record Book / Discharge Book.
• Documented ability to swim, high physical fitness, and basic IT skills.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*