Ships - Electronic Technology Officer / Radio Officers

Electronic Technology Officer / Radio Officers

Male or female

Required certificates / STCW 95
Basic safety training
Certificate of competence and its endorsement

Ideal skills

Maritime specific
Detailed technical knowledge of radio communications, antennas (mounting), ship specific electronics (grounding), (emergency) batteries, coaxial cabling, satellite communication systems, mobile phone systems, radar systems etc. Day to day maintenance of the ships electronic equipment.

ICT specific
Detailed technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows (2000) & Linux operating systems and TCP/IP based networks (LAN, Internet, routers, dialup networking etc). Detailed technical knowledge of personal computer accessoiries such as USB devices, printers, scanners etc. Basic experience with common applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Photoshop, webbrowsers, email clients, virusscanners, CD/DVD burning etc. Basic knowledge of wifi components & networking. Day to day maintenance of all computer equipment (regular cleaning etc).

Common technical knowledge of computer hardware components and the ability to make basic repairs (ie. swap faulty components).

Video/audio specific
Common technical knowledge of video & audio recording & editing techniques (hardware/software).

Social skills
Able to work independently, to work under stressful situations. Able to support the crew with any relevant ICT related matters.

Preferred background
A degree in maritime radio communication & electronics
A degree in computer science
A degree in electronics


Candidates must be fluent in English and able to work with crew of varying cultural backgrounds, genders and beliefs. Excellent communication skills and team working skills go without saying. Applicants must have strong interest in environmental issues.