NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML), the wholly‑owned ship management subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited is currently recruiting for Third Officer.
Details about eligibility criteria, job responsibilities, and mode of application for this role is given in subsequent sections of this post.
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Quick Summary of Third Officer at NLNG Ship Management Limited
| Company | NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) |
| Category | Job |
| Job Type | Full time |
| Title | Third Officer |
| Location | Nigeria (At Sea) |
| Experience level | |
| Application End Date: | 25th May, 2026. |
Company Overview
NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) is the wholly‑owned ship management subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited. NSML plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of LNG vessels within the global maritime industry.
We are committed to developing world‑class maritime professionals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, performance, and environmental stewardship.
Job Description
- To provide assistance to the deck team onboard the ship and carryout all duties as prescribed by the master.
Job Responsibilities
The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- The Third Officer understudies and assists the Second Officer. He/She must keep a navigational watch.
- 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 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 three months experience on a Gas Tanker, preferably LNG tanker
- 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
Mandatory Certificates:
- International Passport
- Seaman’s Discharge Book
- STCW Mandatories (PSSR, PST, Fire Fighting and Prevention)
- STCW Advanced certificates (PSCRB & Advanced Fire Fighting approved by Bermuda Flag)
- Yellow Fever Card
- Advanced Gas Tanker certificate (LNG/LPG)
- Liquefied Natural Gas Endorsement
- ECDIS certificate
- Efficient Deck Hands
- Gas Tanker Familiarisation
- GMOSS
- Human Element and Leadership Management (Operational Level)
- Medical First Aid
- Safety Officer Certificate
- Designated Security Duties
- Shipboard Security Officer
- Other Certificates:
- Sperry ECDIS Type-Specific
- Seafarer Medical Certificate approved by Bermuda flag
Application Closing Date is 25th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click on the APPLY HERE button to apply online.
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