1st Mate (Wet Fish) - Cape Town - IJ at AVI Limited

A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004.

I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1st Mate responsible for the safety, navigation, cleanliness and operation of a trawler and the total complement on board and who directs fishing operations of the vessel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 Years experience sailing as a 1st Mate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Officer in charge of Navigational Watch – under 24m/ Fisherman Grade 3

COURSES COMPLETED:

• Annual Medical
• Ship Captains Medical
• Advance Fire Fighting
• GMDSS – Radio Certification
• PSSR
• CISC
• DSD
• Marine Fire Fighting
• Marine First Aid
• Communications
• Leadership & Management
• Conflict Management

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Fishing Rights (FRAPP)
• Vessel Management
• SAMSA
• MS Office
• Excellent Communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Health & Safety on vessels

COMPETENCIES: 

• Continuously Improving
• Articulating Information
• Making Decisions
• Inspiring Others
• Being self confident
• Understanding Others
• Planning & Organising
• Persisting

JOB SPECIFICATION:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Watch Keeping Duties
• Custodian of Navigational Equipment on the vessel
• Use of appropriate trawl nets for the specific targeted species
• Proper net and gear management for protection and prevention of gear loss
• Safety Officer on board
• Ensure proper fillet conversion on the freezer vessels in line with targets.
• Achieve tons per sea day as per business plan.
• Ensure good quality products are caught, processed and Manage Waste and costs.
• Manage fishing time to achieve 75% scoring on tons per day (Sea Day)
• Apply the safety & health precautions and procedures for fishing vessel personnel
• Conduct vessel audits and inspections before sailing and after docking including recording drill meetings with crew members.
• Ensure that all safety codes are up to date and amended appropriately.
• Vessel hygiene and housekeeping of vessel
• Ensure that all certificates of competencies are valid (checked and signed off before sailing)
• Guide and support staff to achieve vessel performance targets.
• Take appropriate correction when required.
• Identify training requirements.
• Assist with the management of the vessel “Care” program which includes, housekeeping QC, Engineering QC, equipment damage and failure with RCA reporting and converting corrective maintenance into progressive and planned

Engineering

• Vessel availability
• Factory Availability
• Asset Care Strategy
• Contractor SLA Compliance