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2nd Officer Water Injection Dredgers Germany

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Contractor
Posted on: July 7 2026

As a Second Officer on our Water Injection Dredgers, you play a key role in keeping vessel and dredging operations safe, efficient and on track. You support the Captain and Chief Officer with navigation, positioning and bridge watchkeeping while actively contributing to the execution of dredging activities. Working in a highly automated environment, you combine nautical expertise with a practical mindset and collaborate closely with colleagues on deck and on the bridge. Together, you help deliver reliable results on every project.

YOUR IMPACT
  • Maintaining a safe and efficient bridge watch in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures
  • Supporting the Captain and Chief Officer with navigation and vessel positioning
  • Assisting with and monitoring the water injection process to achieve optimal operational performance
  • Preparing and coordinating deck activities during your watch
  • Recording operational data and preparing accurate reports
  • Working closely with the crew to support safe and efficient vessel operations
ABOUT YOU
  • Valid Certificate of Competency Officer of the Watch (STCW II/1) and associated certificates
  • Preferably experience within the dredging, offshore or maritime sector
  • Affinity with operational processes and automated systems
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Proactive, safety conscious and able to respond effectively to changing situations
  • Experience with Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems is an advantage but not required. Our WID vessels are equipped with DP, giving you the opportunity to gain basic DP knowledge on board
WE OFFER
  • A good salary via a payroll construct with a yearly contract through Van Oord and good benefits according to your country of residence
  • A clear career path with training and development opportunities to grow your skills
  • A working environment where health and vitality are encouraged, including fitness facilities on board
  • A pleasant and professional atmosphere within an international crew
  • Germany ticket subsidy
  • Extensive learning and (personal) development opportunities through continuing education and courses as well as learning platforms
  • Sports offer
About Van Oord
Van Oord logo

We create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

We are a Dutch family-owned company with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. We value open communication with our clients and stakeholders. Our company culture is one of entrepreneurship and engaged employees. We think and act with responsibility and focus on the long term. Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 4500

  • Sectors: Inland shipping, Civil, Dredging, Energy, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind, Shipping

  • Preferred educational level: intermediate vocational education, higher vocational education, university

  • Career level: student, starter & traineeship (0-3 years), young professional (3-5 years), professional (5-10 years), senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Civil engineering, offshore & dredging engineering, mechanical engineering, maritime technology, shipbuilding, maritime officer

  • Open vacancies: Superintendent, Technical Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Procurement Officer, Offshore Construction Manager, QHSE manager