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2nd Officer Installation Vessels / DPO

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Contractor
Posted on: August 20 2026

As a 2nd Officer and DPO, you support the safe and efficient operation of our installation vessels. You assist the Chief Officer with navigation and take responsibility for safety related tasks on board. You also contribute to production, continuity and operational improvements. Together with the Master, Chief Officer and crew, you help keep the vessel ready for every operation. You also share your knowledge with colleagues and trainees.

YOUR IMPACT
  • Supporting the Chief Officer with navigational duties and acting as Safety Officer
  • Supporting safe and environmentally responsible vessel operations
  • Monitoring production and vessel continuity and contributing to improvements
  • Working with the Master and Chief Officer to improve production methods
  • Training and coaching 3rd Officers and trainees and maintaining ship administration
ABOUT YOU
  • A maritime education at intermediate or higher level and/or relevant experience as an officer of the navigational watch
  • DPO certificates that enable you to be deployed in the role
  • The required STCW certificates and willingness to complete Van Oord training
  • Professional proficiency in English
WE OFFER
  • A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
  • A 5-weeks-on and 5-weeks-off rotation schedule
  • A 12-hour watch on board;
  • Opportunities for further training and professional development
  • A dynamic, international work environment.
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