Ordinary Seaman (OS)

Application Deadline: 13 August 2025

Department: SMM Tankers

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Astor Shipmanagement, Riga

Description

Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! We are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Represented by the ITF, we adhere to ILO standards, ensuring fair practices and safe conditions. Please note that we follow a merit-based recruitment process and never charge fees for job offers. 


Assist with deck operations navigation cargo handling, and overall vessel maintenance to ensure safe, secure, and environmentally compliant operations. 

Key Responsibilities

•  Assist in navigation, cargo and ballast handling, mooring, and anchoring operations. 
• Carry out deck maintenance and housekeeping as assigned while ensuring equipment readiness.
•  Comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• The Ordinary Seaman must be familiar with company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations.  
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in anchoring, mooring, and ropework, including knots and splices, is crucial. 
• Strong time management skills, 
• Commitment to high standards of cosmetic maintenance and housekeeping are also required. 

Experience: sea time in rank as Ordinary seaman 4 months and seagoing experience 10 months.

Benefits

•  Competitive Salary      
•  Proper Rotation       
•  Career Growth      
•  Free WiFi Onboard     
•  Life & Health Insurance        
•  Mental Health Services       
•  Healthy Onboard Meals        
•  Digital Payment Solutions      
•  Crew Savings Plan