Deck Cadet

About the Role

Propel Marketing Co. Ltd. is an integrated energy marketing and solutions company operating across the oil, gas, and renewable energy value chains. We are currently seeking a motivated and driven Deck Cadet to join our fleet operating in Nigeria. In this role, you will undertake supervised onboard training to develop essential seamanship, navigation, cargo-operation, and safety competencies required for a future as a qualified deck officer. You will work closely with experienced maritime professionals while contributing to safe and efficient vessel operations.

• Participate actively in the vessel's approved deck cadet training programme and maintain an accurate training record book.
• Assist deck officers with supervised bridge watchkeeping, lookout duties, navigational routines, and bridge familiarisation.
• Learn the practical use of navigational charts, publications, electronic navigation equipment, communications systems, and passage-planning procedures.
• Assist safely with mooring, unmooring, anchoring, berthing, and unberthing operations under direct supervision.
• Participate in cargo, ballast, and deck operations as permitted by your training level and vessel procedures.
• Assist with routine deck maintenance, inspections, preservation, cleaning, and safe use of maritime tools and equipment.
• Participate fully in safety drills, toolbox talks, emergency response exercises, and vessel familiarisation routines.
• Comply strictly with permit-to-work, working-at-height, enclosed-space entry, and lifting safety procedures.

• Relevant maritime education or current enrolment in an approved nautical science or deck officer cadet programme.
• Required seafarer medical fitness certification and applicable STCW basic safety training certifications.
• Valid seafarer identification and travel documentation as required for regional and international deployment.
• Demonstrated interest in navigation, seamanship, and a long-term career in the maritime industry.
• High level of safety consciousness, situational awareness, and willingness to follow instructions carefully.

• Structured mentorship and hands-on sea-time experience with industry professionals.
• Clear career progression pathways within the maritime and energy sectors.
• Competitive cadet allowance and comprehensive onboard welfare support.

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