Chief Officer / Chief Mate – LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (STCW II/2)

Company Description FORTE is dedicated to helping clients operate safely and effectively in complex environments worldwide. The company focuses on strengthening local integration, improving on-the-ground support, and enabling organizations to function with confidence in diverse geopolitical and cultural contexts. By combining security expertise with a deep understanding of local conditions, FORTE supports partners in shaping robust and adaptable security strategies. Team members work closely with international clients, offering practical, mission-oriented solutions that align with operational realities and long-term objectives.Role Description The Chief Officer / Chief Mate – LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (STCW II/2) will serve as the second-in-command on board, supervising deck operations and navigation for a dual-fuel LNG container vessel. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and overseeing cargo operations, ensuring safe loading and unloading, managing deck crew, standing bridge watches, and maintaining navigational equipment and charts. The role also involves implementing and monitoring safety, security, and environmental procedures, including ISM, ISPS, and relevant LNG handling protocols, as well as supporting emergency preparedness and drills. The Chief Officer / Chief Mate will coordinate closely with the Master, engineering team, and shore-based management to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and company policies. This is a contract, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with work performed on board the assigned vessel.Qualifications Valid Chief Officer / Chief Mate license (STCW II/2) with demonstrated sea service in senior deck officer positions on container or LNG-fueled vessels.Strong navigation and vessel management skills, including passage planning, bridge watchkeeping, COLREGs compliance, and use of modern navigational systems (ECDIS, radar, AIS).Experience with LNG dual-fuel operations, including familiarity with LNG handling procedures, safety standards, and environmental regulations relevant to dual-fuel propulsion.Proficiency in cargo planning and deck operations for container vessels, including stowage planning, cargo securing, and coordination of loading and discharge activities.Comprehensive understanding of maritime safety, security, and quality management systems (ISM Code, ISPS Code, risk assessment, incident reporting, and emergency response).Demonstrated leadership and crew management capabilities, including mentoring, workload organization, and promoting a respectful, inclusive, and safety-focused work culture.Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to liaise effectively with multinational crews, shore management, and external stakeholders.Relevant certifications and training such as GMDSS, advanced fire fighting, medical first aid or shipboard medical care, and tanker/LNG safety courses, as applicable.Ability to work in