Chief Officer

Maersk Offshore Wind is hiring Offshore crew for our Wind Turbine Installation Vessel currently under Construction at Seatrium Shipyard in Singapore. The new build is expected to be delivered in Q4 2025.
In the first phase MOW will be looking to recruit for various key positions to assist with New Build operational Familiarization and Commissioning of equipment and vessels systems.
The newbuilding crew team will also be tasked with development of operational procedures and manuals, task plans and risk assessments for the unit’s operational processes.
Along with the tasks at the building yard the crew team will be attending a range of courses relevant to the operation of the Wind Turbine Installation Vessel.
In the following crewing phases, more crew positions will follow, and we expect to have the full marine crew in the course of 2025.
Candidates with experience from Offshore Wind Turbine Installation projects, Construction vessels, new build commissioning, planned maintenance systems, spare parts and procedures will be preferred.
Key responsibilities
The Chief Officer will be responsible for his own area of the day to day running of this innovative Wind Installation Vessel and its crew. When vessel is in operation, the vessel’s operations consist of the installation of bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines at a windfarm, while tugs and barges ferry the turbine components out to the installation site.
As Deputy of the Master, the Chief officer will report and support the Master in all relevant duties including operating the locking system that engages to stabilise lock in and release off the barge from the Wind Installation Vessel, as well as the entire deck operation focusing on safe and efficient installation of wind turbine generators.
The Chief Officer is also responsible to plan, calculate and verify vessel stability, in conjunction with the Master. Conduct jacking operations, crane operations, Bridge and DP watches. Lead and motivate crew members during deck operations. Plan and supervise maintenance outside the machinery spaces.
As ships Security Officer, the Chief Officer is responsible to maintain the Ships Security Plan and Conduct Safety Officer’s duties, unless this task is specifically assigned to another Officer.
To be considered for a position as Chief Officer in Maersk Offshore Wind, MOW will be looking below operational experience and certification.
- Eligible for US visa.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Chief Officer/Master on the maritime energy Industry.
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Commitment to safety
- DP systems knowledge and experience.
- Experience in jack-up operations is not necessarily required but desired and should be a plus for applications.
You have the below minimum requirements.
- Certificate of Competency - STCW Reg. II/2
- GMDSS GoC
- GoC for GMDSS
- STCW Basic Training
- GWO Basic Safety Training (for wind energy)
- SSO certificate
- DPO Unlimited
- Danish seafarer medical certification or equivalent.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination
Below education/courses is an advantage but not a requirement.
- HLO
- CAA
- HUET – Opito Approved
- CA EBS
- Jacking Training Course
- In Charge of Medical Care
Drawing on decades of maritime capabilities to operate large assets and execute complex offshore projects, Maersk Offshore Wind is committed to solving the energy challenges of tomorrow by providing innovative offshore wind installation services worldwide, supporting the rapid growth and development of the offshore wind industry. Maersk Offshore Wind is part of the A.P. Moller Group and headquartered in Denmark. Read more on their website: https://maerskoffshorewind.com/