Deck Officers - Emergency Towage Vessel

Smit Lamnalco is the leading provider of safe, reliable and cost-effective integrated midstream marine services. We own, operate and manage a modern diverse fleet of approximately 150 vessels. With more than 1,700 crew and staff worldwide, Smit Lamnalco is dedicated to providing marine support services tailored to the operational needs of global customers in local markets. Active in over 30 countries, Smit Lamnalco specializes in bringing international standards on safety, logistics, mooring and towage to onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. The HQ is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

In the Australasian region Smit Lamnalco owns or operates 42 vessels, covering the majority of east coast ports, as well as maintaining a significant presence in PNG.

Smit Lamnalco Australia is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified 1st and 2nd Officers  for its upcoming Emergency Towage capability vessel. This will be a Cairns-based vessel, replacing the Coral Knight, which provides Emergency Towage capability and supports aids to navigation in the Northern Great Barrier Reef area. Fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand new purpose built Emergency Towage Vessel for a long term contract.

We have the following two vacancies :

• Chief Officer  (Job share 50%)  – Chief Mate <3000 GT
• Second Officer  (Full time) – Watchkeeper Deck

The following additional qualifications will be highly regarded:

• - DP Operator
• - DP Maintenance
• - Confined Space
• - Working at Heights
• - Fast Rescue Craft
• - Crane Operator
• - Dogging/Rigging

Training/familiarisation will commence in early July 2024.

Expressions of interest will be treated in strict confidence.

​​​​​​Click 'apply' to attach your CV in application for the role.

Smit Lamnalco Towage Australia are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, and women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities.

Smit Lamnalco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.