0 Construction Support Vessel (CSV) Seafarer Jobs

Construction Support Vessels (CSVs) are multi-role offshore ships designed to support subsea construction, installation, IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair), ROV deployment, and heavy-lift activities. Often equipped with Dynamic Positioning (DP), large deck areas, AHC cranes, moonpools, and accommodation for project crews, these vessels require experienced marine professionals to ensure safe, efficient operations in offshore environments. All roles demand a commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, often in close coordination with client or third-party personnel onboard.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Master

• Command and overall responsibility for vessel safety, crew welfare, and compliance with maritime and offshore regulations.
• Coordinate with offshore client representatives, project managers, and shore-based teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Supervise Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations and station-keeping during subsea work.
• Lead emergency response procedures and ensure adherence to the Safety Management System (SMS).

Chief Officer / Offshore Construction Superintendent

• Oversee deck operations, including lifting, rigging, overboarding, and subsea deployment activities.
• Supervise project deck crew and interface with client personnel regarding deck layout and construction timelines.
• Ensure safety during crane operations, backloading, and use of moonpool or launch/recovery systems (LARS).
• Manage permits-to-work, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.

Second Officer (Navigation / DP Officer)

• Conduct navigational or DP watchkeeping, depending on operational phase.
• Maintain ECDIS, navigational equipment, and GMDSS systems.
• Assist with DP setup, position referencing, and vessel movement tracking.
• Maintain logs, charts, and contribute to safety drills.

Third Officer

• Support bridge watchkeeping and vessel operations during non-DP phases.
• Conduct LSA/FFA inspections and monitor vessel security.
• Assist with logistics, crew changes, and muster lists.
• Participate in emergency drills and safety meetings.

Chief Engineer

• Overall in charge of the engine room and all technical systems, including power supply for DP, crane, winches, and thrusters.
• Ensure the reliability of propulsion and auxiliary systems for uninterrupted offshore operations.
• Oversee PMS, fuel management, and technical documentation.
• Manage engine department personnel and ensure pollution prevention compliance.

Second Engineer

• Manage daily engine room operations and routine maintenance tasks.
• Monitor performance of key systems including power generation, hydraulic systems, and deck machinery support.
• Supervise engine watchkeepers and maintain equipment records.
• Assist in planning drydock or major overhaul works.

Third Engineer

• Perform machinery checks, maintenance, and diagnostics under the Second Engineer’s guidance.
• Monitor fuel/lube oil systems and report any irregularities.
• Assist in deck equipment support (e.g., cranes, winches, ROV hydraulic power units).
• Participate in safety drills and assist with waste management.

ETO / Electrician

• Maintain electrical and electronic systems critical to DP, AHC cranes, ROV LARS, thrusters, and deck controls.
• Troubleshoot faults in power supply, PLCs, automation systems, and switchboards.
• Ensure redundancy and backup systems (UPS, emergency gensets) are functional.
• Support communication and IT systems onboard.

Deck Crew (Bosun, ABs, OSs)

• Assist in rigging, crane operations, equipment deployment/retrieval (e.g., ROVs, subsea tools).
• Maintain deck and work areas, hydraulic winches, overboarding sheaves, and stowage equipment.
• Support accommodation cleaning, housekeeping, and helideck operations.
• Participate actively in fire and safety drills.

Engine Ratings (Oilers, Wipers)

• Assist with engine room maintenance, checks, and machinery operation under engineer supervision.
• Monitor fluid levels, clean filters, and lubricate moving components.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization in machinery spaces.
• Support fuel bunkering and waste management.

Project/ROV Crew (If ship-manned)

(For reference if project or ROV crew fall under vessel's direct manning)

• ROV Pilot Techs: Operate, launch, recover, and maintain ROV systems for subsea surveys and interventions.
• Surveyors: Set up positioning systems, monitor cable lay/tracking, and provide seabed mapping services.
• Construction Technicians: Assist in subsea hardware installation, cable terminations, and structure deployment.