Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor
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A privately owned indigenous Maritime Training Institute in Warri, Delta, Nigeria is hiring a qualified Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor on a full-time, on-site basis. The role involves delivering theoretical and practical training in navigation, seamanship, bridge watchkeeping, and related simulator-based courses in line with STCW and NIMASA standards.
- Full-time on-site role at a Maritime Training Institute in Warri, Delta
- Deliver training in navigation, seamanship, ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA and bridge simulation
- Must comply with STCW requirements and NIMASA regulations
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A privately owned indigenous Maritime Training Institute in Warri, Delta, Nigeria is hiring a qualified Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor on a full-time, on-site basis. The role involves delivering theoretical and practical training in navigation, seamanship, bridge watchkeeping, and related simulator-based courses in line with STCW and NIMASA standards.
- Full-time on-site role at a Maritime Training Institute in Warri, Delta
- Deliver training in navigation, seamanship, ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA and bridge simulation
- Must comply with STCW requirements and NIMASA regulations
- Minimum Officer of the Watch Deck Certificate of Competency required
- Master Mariner Class 1 CoC and additional STCW certifications are an advantage
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Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor at HRLeverage Africa Consulting Limited
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Oct 2, 2026, 11:05 AM
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HR Leverage Africa is a leading Human Resources consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative and practical solutions to businesses across Africa. With a strong presence in several African countries and head quarters located in Lagos, Nigeria, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to optimize their human capital and drive business growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor
Location: Okpe LGA, Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Maritime Training Institute
Work Mode: On-site
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor for a privately owned indigenous Maritime Training Institute committed to providing quality maritime education, professional training, and human capital development for the Maritime and Oil & Gas industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA and bridge simulator-based training, where applicable.
- Maintain accurate training records and assessment reports.
- Prepare lesson plans, course materials, practical exercises and assessments.
- Deliver theoretical and practical training in Navigation and Seamanship.
- Support course reviews, internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
- Promote safety, professionalism and discipline among trainees.
- Conduct training in marine navigation, chartwork, passage planning and bridge watchkeeping.
- Provide practical instruction in seamanship, anchoring, mooring, berthing and deck operations.
- Ensure training activities comply with STCW requirements, NIMASA regulations and quality management procedures.
- Assess trainees’ knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with approved training standards.
- Train candidates in COLREGs, collision avoidance and safe navigation practices.
Requirements
Relevant additional STCW certifications, including ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA, GMDSS and Bridge Resource Management (BRM), will be an advantage.
Minimum of Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck Certificate of Competency (CoC) or an equivalent recognised maritime qualification.
Candidates holding a Master Mariner (Class 1) Certificate of Competency, with substantial sea-going and maritime instructional experience, may be considered for senior instructional responsibilities.
Valid medical fitness certificate in accordance with applicable STCW requirements.
Previous experience as a maritime instructor or trainer is highly desirable.
Valid STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate.
Experience with ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA or bridge simulators will be an advantage.
Valid Train the Trainer (TTT) / Training, Teaching and Assessment (TTA) certificate or equivalent recognised instructional qualification.
Demonstrable experience in navigation, bridge watchkeeping and seamanship operations.
3–5 years’ relevant sea-going experience as a Deck Officer.
Salary: N500,000 - N600,000 Gross.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
using "DECK OFFICER/ NAVIGATION & SEAMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR" as the subject of the email.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Updated CV/Resume.
Copies of relevant Certificates of Competency.
Valid medical certificate.
Train the Trainer / TTA certificate.
Evidence of relevant seagoing and training experience.
STCW certificates.
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