Skipper
Scottish Sea Farms Limited
Attractive salary and benefits with a 2 week on/off rota Vessel based in Shetland
We are currently recruiting for a Skipper for our Utility Vessel – Bagheera. These service vessels provide vital support to our marine salmon farms around Shetland, assisting with a varied range of tasks including mooring work, towage, fish health treatments, net changing, feed supply and distribution.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical experience within a marine/aquaculture environment with at least 2 years operational experience of a similar sized vessel. Candidates should be experienced in gridwork and moorings and should be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing a strong safety culture.
Essential qualifications
- A Yacht master Coastal or above
- STCW 3 day fire fighting and fire prevention (FFFP)
- STCW approved First Aid
Desired qualifications
- SQA level 3 award in maritime studies; use of radar and electronic chart systems in code vessels
- AEC1 certification
- Approved stability course
The vessel operates on a 2 week on/off rota system. The Vessel operates from Mainland Shetland and no accommodation is provided on board.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. You must also be able to achieve and retain an ENG1 medical.
Closing date: 03/05/2024
