NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) is recruiting qualified candidate for the position of a Trainee Deck Rating, on this page we have more information for you on NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML), the recruitment requirement and the official online portal to begin application
NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) was incorporated as a private limited liability company on 9th October 2008 as a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited. The company provides a wide range of shipping services covering training, manning, fleet management, terminal management services and consultancy services
Application is open for the position below:
Job Title: Trainee Deck Rating
Location: Nigeria (At Sea)
Job Description
The Appointee will require to:
- To understudy senior ratings in deck department as deck trainee to progress into the rank of Ordinary Seaman after successfully completing requisite training in compliance with STCW, 2010.
The Person
The duties will include, but not limited to the following:
- All ratings in departments have a duty to ensure the safety and safe working practices of both them and the personnel that they are working with.
- They are under the control of the CPO / Bosun and carry out duties relating to the safety, navigation, operation, maintenance and security of the ship and all hold, tank, and ballast space cleaning.
- Whilst undertaking Bridge lookout duties, the Rating must report the observation of all other vessels in visual range directly to the OOW. The Rating is required to move around the Bridge to maintain a 360-degree lookout in compliance with Rule 5 (Lookout) of the International Collision Regulations. The Rating should also occasionally confirm visual observations by Radar and check for any visually un-observed targets. A regular check astern of the vessel must be maintained however in Piracy areas, the frequency of these checks must be increased
- The Rating should bring any defects to the attention of the SMT and suggest remedial actions required to rectify the same
- He/she should be fully conversant with Permit to Work systems and the Daily Work Planning procedures.
- In addition he/she must carry out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Chief Engineer, Master, Second Engineer, Chief Officer, Cargo/Gas Engineer or delegated OOW.
Requirements
The right candidate should possess the following basic qualifications:
- Senior School Certificate Examination not earlier than 2008 with credits in Mathematics and English.
- International Passport
- Seaman Discharge Book
- STCW Mandatories (PSSR, PST, Firefighting and Prevention)
- Yellow Fever Cards
- Be 18 years of age or above
Application Closing Date
25th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to an outright disqualification of such candidate(s)
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