1st Officer SDPO - Offshore Support Vessel (ASAP)

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02 October 2026

On behalf of our client, Northern Marine Manning Services are currently looking to recruit an experienced 1st Officer Senior DPO to join our clients offshore support vessel for a 3-4 week contract.

Must be available to mobilise ASAP. Due to location, candidates must hold a Schengen Visa or be able to transit the Schengen Area on their current passport. 

Experience Required:

You must have at least 6 months at sea as DPO.

Essential Certification:

  • Passport
  • Seafarers Discharge Book (National)
  • STCW Certificate of Competency (COC) - Chief Officer
  • STCW GMDSS General Operators Certificate A-IV/2
  • STCW Advanced MN Fire Fighting A-VI/3
  • STCW Proficiency in Medical Care A-VI/4-2
  • STCW Medical First Aid A-VI/4-1
  • STCW Basic Safety Training
  • STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats A-VI/2-1 (other than Fast Rescue Boats)
  • STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO) A-VI/5
  • STCW Security with Designated Duties A-VI/6-2
  • MCA Approved Safety Officers Training
  • ECDIS Type Specific (Kongsberg)
  • ECDIS Generic (A-II/1 & A-II/2)
  • Bridge Team Management
  • OPITO BOSIET with EBS & CA-EBS or FOET with EBS & CA-EBS
  • DP Course - Induction
  • DP Course - Operator
  • DP Course - Simulator
  • OPITO Approved Authorised Gas Tester (AGT)
  • ENG1 Medical = ILO Medical=Seafarer Medical

If you are interested in this role please click the apply button and send us your CV.  Please note the recruitment team will then review your CV and contact you if your experience is suitable for this vacancy or any future vacancies we may have.