Trainee Third Officer at NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trainee Third Officer

Location: Nigeria (Onboard)
Contract type: Voyage Contract

Job Description

• To assist the deck team on board the ship and carry out all duties as prescribed by the master.

Responsibilities
The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Trainee Third Officer understudies and assists the Second Officer
• During cargo operations, he/she will assist with cargo operations, stability, ballast operations, moorings, and ship security during the period of his watch.
• The Individual is responsible for the safety of all personnel working for him.
• The individual is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all deck portable firefighting equipment and lifesaving appliances.
• The Individual is responsible to the Master for the completion of records of on -board training
• Where required, shall act as nominated officer for the GMDSS station with responsibility for associated tests and records.
• The individual is responsible for the upkeep of the Recreational and Technical library.
• The Trainee Third Officer must carry out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master.

Requirements
The right candidate should:

• Be a Nigerian seafarer
• Have a minimum of OOW Deck Certificate of Competency issued by the any of the following named Maritime agencies/authorities: Algeria, Georgia, Netherlands, Argentina, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Norway, Azerbaijan, Greece, Oman, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Belgium, Hungary, Peru, Brazil, Iceland, Philippines, Bulgaria, India, Poland, Canada, Indonesia, Portugal, Cape Verde, Iran, Romania, Chile, Ireland, Italy, Senegal, Croatia, Jamaica, Serbia, Cuba, Japan, Singapore, Cyprus, Jordan, Slovenia, Czech Republic Korea, Republic of South Africa, Denmark, Latvia, Spain, Ecuador, Lithuania, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Sweden, Estonia, Malaysia, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Malta, Turkey, Faroe Islands, Mexico Ukraine, Fiji Montenegro Uruguay Finland Morocco USA France Myanmar Vietnam
• 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).