On board

For our marine crew we are looking for a Second Officer on board the HUMANITY 1:

Responsibilities and Duties:

– primarily responsibility for the support of Captain and Chief Officer for safe (SAR) navigation and operation of the vessel
– assistance in watchkeeping operations to search for distress cases.
– Support of the ship’s command
– Radio/GMDSS Equipment, also administration of UHF radios
– Preparation of the ship for the upcoming port state re-inspection
– Correction of nautical tables and admiralty nautical publications
– Voyage Planning
– Bridge administration
– Preparation of the ship for the next rotation
– Administration and Maintenance of the Flag State Medical Locker and Hospital
– Assistance/Cooperation with C/O for weekly/monthly inspection and maintenance of live-saving appliances and FFE and all safety related matters
– Designated Person in charge of crew members complaint onboard procedures.

Requirements:
– Valid Certificate of Competency STCW A-II/1
– Valid Radio Certificate GMDSS (STCW A-IV/2)
– Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
– Valid Certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6)
– Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2-1) (issued within the last 5 years)
– Valid Certificate of Proficiency for Advance Training in Techniques for Firefighting (STCW A-VI/3) (issued within the last 5 years)
– Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)
– Valid Certificate of Proficiency Ship Security Officer (STCW A-VI/5)
– German Endorsement in case of foreign certificates
– Experience as an officer
– ECDIS Proficiency
– very good teamwork skills, especially in extreme situations
– strong communication skills
– Physical fitness and mental resilience, incl. valid Medical Certificate for Seafarers for desired position
– Identification with the aims and work of SOS Humanity
– Awareness of working for a NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
– Good English language skills (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
– Advanced PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
– Age: 23-70 years
– Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella, tetanus

We provide:
• Salary: 2900 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer-term employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we encourage FLINTA¹+ persons to apply.

[1] Female, Lesbian, Intersexual, Non-Binary, Transgender and Agender people

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For our marine crew we are looking for an Electrician (or ETO) on board the Humanity 1:
As part of the engine-team, the electrician is supervised by the Chief Engineer but is also required to work autonomously as the sole electrician on board.

We explicitly encourage lateral entrants, i.e. electricians without ship-specific training, to apply.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintain and repair main switch board and electrical ships propulsion system in close cooperation with Chief Engineer.
• Maintain and repair all other shipboard electrical systems and equipment, including, but not limited to:
o batteries, chargers and UPSs on board.
o electric motors
o alternators and frequency controllers.
o communicational, navigational and operational technologies in compliance with required certifications.
o Cranes and winches on deck
o all electrical utilities inside accommodation.
o electrical power tools like drills, grinders etc.
o electrically-operated domestic appliances.
o Electrically-operated heating appliances
• Maintaining and repairing all electronic and automation control, monitoring and safety systems
• Manage and attend to the ship’s planned maintenance system (PMS)
• Documentation of any own changes or modifications of on-board electric equipment, ongoing completion of all available related documentation
• Ensure safety standards of all shipboard electrical systems according to the relevant requirements and recommendations. For instance, but not limited to:
o Conduction of regular insulation measurement and monitoring of all on-board installations including electrical motors.
o Testing of portable electrical equipment in accordance with DGUV-V3.
• Order electrical spares and consumables after approval from Chief engineer, keep up-to date inventories
• Local Administration of IT onboard in cooperation with external contractor
• Instruct crew on safe and energy-efficient handling of electronic equipment
• Conduct engineering watch when personally qualified and watch is required in accordance with STCW Ch VIII.
• All other works and duties as delegated by the Chief Engineer are part of the work scope to ensure the overall responsibility and safe operation of the vessel. Assist the Chief Engineer in administration as required.
• Support Chief Engineer within any external and internal audits, PSC, class surveys etc.
• Participate in all required trainings and safety drills.
• Follow the Safety Management System (ISM)
• Provide written handover report at the end of each on-board cycle, covering general performance of the electrical equipment, any problems and any recommendations for replacement, maintenance, additional equipment

Requirements and skills:
• Training in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar
o Desirable: Valid Certificate Electro-Technical Rating 750kW or more (STCW-III/7) or Electro Technical Officer (STCW-III/6)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1 & -2) (issued within the last 5 years)
• If available: Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other than Fast Rescue Boats (STCW A-VI/2-1)
• If available: Certificate Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)
• Expert technical / troubleshooting experience
• Physical fitness and mental resilience (incl. valid Medical Fitness Certificate for Seafarers for respective position)
• Identification with Aims and Work of SOS Humanity
• Good teambuilding skills, especially in extreme situations
• Awareness of working for an NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
• Strong communication skills
• Good English language skills C1 (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
• Advanced PC knowledge, especially Microsoft Excel/Word skills
• Age: 23-70 years
• Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella, tetanus
• Ability to remain abstinent (drugs and alcohol) during rotation

We provide:
• Salary: 2800 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we encourage FLINTA¹+ persons to apply.

[1] Female, Lesbian, Intersexual, Non-Binary, Transgender and Agender people

Apply now!

Founded in 2015 in Berlin, SOS Humanity is a non-governmental search and rescue organisation, actively striving for a world in which the human rights of all are respected. SOS Humanity stands for humanity at sea and on land. We are committed to ensuring that no person drowns while fleeing at sea and that everyone is treated with dignity. With our rescue ship Humanity 1, we are active in the Central Mediterranean to support people in distress, protect and bring them to a place of safety.

For our marine crew we are looking for a

Captain (Master)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• responsibility for ship’s command and the coordination of rescue operations
• member of the Head of Mission-Team (together with Care Coordinator, SAR Coordinator and Communications Coordinator on Board)
• Overall responsibility for the ship and its operation
• safe (SAR) navigation and operation of the vessel including search and rescue (SAR) bureaucracy with respective authorities and actors
• consulting SARCo from land for strategic questions and regular reporting
• plan and coordinate safe and effective search and rescue rotation
• work with partially inexperienced SAR members (volunteers and professional crew)
• coordinate rescue mission from the bridge including SAR bureaucracy with authorities and respective actors
• plan and conduct several drills on board to train volunteer and professional crew for search and rescue rotation, together with SARCo and Chief Mate
• communication with other vessels, aircrafts, backoffice and authorities
• coordination and communication with SARCo during deployment
• coordination and supervision of all tasks on board – before, during, after rescue mission
• preparation or review of rotation reports and protocols
• responsibility for ship’s administration and management
• prepare documentation for disembarkation of survivors on board
• familiarization of crew with ship, regular work and general procedures on board, together with professional ship personnel
• ensure everyone and everything on board in compliance with organisation’s policy, SOPs and Guidelines
• Communication with technical ship managers and superintendents of Helios
• Ship Security Officer on Board
• In charge of crew medications and narcotics ( however: crew and volunteer treatment done by professional doctor on board during rotation)

Requirements:

• EU Citizenship
• Valid Certificate of Competency for Master on ships up to 3000 GT (STCW A-II/2)
• Valid General Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS) (STCW A-IV/2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency ECDIS (Navi Sailor 4000)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency Ship Security Officer (STCW A-VI/5)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2-1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency for Advance Training in Techniques for Firefighting (STCW A-VI/3) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1) + Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-2)
• German Endorsement in case of foreign certificates
• very good teamwork and leadership skills, especially in extreme situations
• strong communication skills
• Physical fitness and mental resilience, incl. valid Medical Certificate for Seafarers for desired position
• Identification with the aims and work of SOS Humanity
• Awareness of working for a NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
• Precise knowledge of actors, communication channels and SOPs related to rotation
• Knowledge of nautical as well as SAR related guidelines and conventions (SAR Convention, IAMSAR, MLC, SOLAS,…)
• Good knowledge of situation on Central Mediterranean and its actors
• Good knowledge of equipment, strengths and limitations of ship and its crew
• Good English language skills (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
• Advanced PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella

We provide:

• Salary: 3360 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer-term employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses
• In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, five days of awareness for potential infectious diseases are strongly recommended.

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage FLINTA*s[1] to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

[1] Female, Lesbian, Intersexual, Non-Binary, Transgender and Agender people

As an organisation for civil search and rescue, we as SOS Humanity are working towards a world where no one has to drown while fleeing and everyone is treated with dignity. Founded in 2015 in Berlin, we have been working in the Central Mediterranean since 2016.  With our search and rescue ship, Humanity 1, we brought our own vessel to the Central Mediterranean in August 2022.

For our marine crew we are looking for a

Chief Mate

Responsibilities and Duties:

• primarily responsibility for the support of the master for safe (SAR) navigation and operation of the vessel including SAR bureaucracy with respective authorities and actors
• assistance in watchkeeping operations to search for distress cases.
• Head of Deck Department: responsible for maintenance on deck + inside accommodation as well as every space not declared engine room
• Coordination with Bosun on planning/maintenance of general arrangement, deck condition, equipment with focus of responsibility on certification + timely organisation of inspections, surveys, equipment replacement
• Responsibility for safety – acts as Safety Officer: responsible for all safety & fire fighting equipment, maintenance of safety equipment (supported by 2^nd Mate)
• Organising necessary safety trainings & drills for crew
• in charge of ship’s stability incl. Ballast Water Management, freshwater & fuel bunker figures
• Preparation of the ship for rotations and upcoming port state controls
• Responsible for safe navigation of the ship according to the law and international regulation during her/his watch schedule.
• Substitute for Master
• Administrative Tasks (Rest Hours, Garbage Management, etc.)
• Organising the working hours, watch schedule, watch team for each crew change
• In general, responsible for approval of invoices, orders and ship related purchasing
• Responsibility for galley coordination including provisioning
• Foreseeing and organizing the adequate work request for the bridge department for

the coming shipyard or technical stop, in close collaboration and communication with the

technical and ship managers, to insure proper maintenance of the ship and compliance with the regulations

• Instruct crew on safe handling of electric and electronic equipment, especially white goods and galley equipment if required
• Inform crew about efficient use of energy on the ship, at sea and especially in port according to the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).

Requirements:

• Valid Certificates of Competency according to STCW Convention (STCW A-II/2)
• Valid General Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS) (STCW A-IV/2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety (STCW A-VI/1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1) as well as Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (STCW A-VI/2-1) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency for Advance Training in Techniques for Firefighting (STCW A-VI/3) (issued within the last 5 years)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-VI/4-2)
• Valid Certificate of Proficiency Ship Security Officer (STCW A-VI/5)
• German Endorsement in case of foreign certificates
• Experience as an officer
• ECDIS Proficiency
• very good teamwork skills, especially in extreme situations
• strong communication skills
• Physical fitness and mental resilience, incl. valid Medical Certificate for Seafarers for desired position
• Identification with the aims and work of SOS Humanity
• Awareness of working for a NGO; potentially working with partially (sea) inexperienced volunteers and familiarity with principles of “flat hierarchies”
• Good English language skills (confident communication in an international team; spontaneous, fluent, detailed communication with native speakers in a broad range of themes)
• Advanced PC skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Age: 23-70 years
• Vaccinations: Covid19 booster vaccination, measles, rubella, tetanus

We provide:

• Salary: 3080 € / month (employee gross)
• Possibility for longer-term employment
• 1-1-Contract
• Travel Expenses

In addition to the Covid19 booster vaccination, a week of contact reduction and a negative Covid19-test

The HUMANITY 1 sails under German flag, therefore we are bound to European citizenship in certain positions. However, it is very important to us that our crew is as international and diverse as possible. In particular, we would like to encourage FLINTA*s[1] to apply in order to ensure a balanced gender ratio on board.

[1] Female, Lesbian, Intersexual, Non-Binary, Transgender and Agender people

A respectful working environment is important to us! We want all crew members to feel safe and able to perform their duties regardless of their ethnic, social, economic background, their gender identity or sexual orientation.

It is important to know for all crew members that our Code of Conduct applies to all crew members, and we do not tolerate any kind of racism, anti-semitism, sexism, misogyny, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and any other form of discrimination and abuse of power on board. Identification with these guidelines is a requirement for working on board Humanity 1.

Further general requirements are:

• age between 23 and 70 years
• high physical and mental resilience
• very good knowledge of English
• certificate of good conduct
• COVID-19 booster vaccination and vaccinations against measles and rubella

Requirements for nautical crew are:

• valid fitness for sea certificate
• necessary certificates of competency (navigation and/or engine)
• basic Safety Training – Certificate (STCW VI/1)

Desirable qualifications are:

• experience in seafaring and/or rescue
• language skills in Arabic, French and Italian
• first Aid skills