Inexperienced Ship's Assistant

Trainee Deckhand at NH Towage A/S. Do you dream of a career at sea and want to learn the trade from experienced seafarers?

NH Towage A/S is looking for a trainee deckhand to be employed on our tugboats.

We are a Danish shipping company based in Svendborg with almost 50 years of experience in towing, sea transport and maritime special tasks. Over decades we have built a strong position as an international supplier of maritime solutions, and we are proud of our traditions, our employees and our good seamanship.

At NH Towage we believe that tomorrow's skilled seafarers are created through practical experience, responsibility and a strong community. Therefore we are looking for a motivated deckhand who wants to develop in an exciting maritime industry.

About the position

As a trainee deckhand you will be part of the crew aboard our modern tugboats, where you work closely with experienced colleagues who help you develop your maritime skills.

Your tasks will include

• Assist the crew in the daily operation on board
• Mooring work and participation in towing operations
• Maintenance of the ship's equipment and work areas
• Contribute to safe operation and compliance with maritime procedures
• Participate in daily routines on deck and in the engine room
• Build practical experience through training and guidance from experienced colleagues

We expect that you

• Are educated as a deckhand or have completed relevant maritime basic training
• Are eager to learn and develop within the maritime industry
• Are responsible and reliable
• Thrive in physically demanding work and varying working conditions
• Can cooperate with different people in a close working environment
• Focus on safety and quality in your work
• Hold a valid health certificate, seafarer’s book and necessary certificates

Experience from ships or maritime operations is an advantage but not a requirement. The most important is that you are motivated to learn and contribute to the community aboard.

We offer

• Thorough training and support from experienced colleagues
• An exciting start to your maritime career
• Practical experience in towing and maritime operations
• Opportunity for personal and professional development
• A workplace with strong camaraderie and good colleagues
• Flat organisation with short lines to management
• 4-6 weeks deployment
• DIS agreement with Metal Maritime
• Good pay and employment terms

All our ships are DNV-classified and MLC 2006-certified.

At NH Towage you become part of a company where values such as good seamanship, respect, responsibility, loyalty, flexibility and honesty are the foundation of our work – both at sea and on land.

Application

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?

Send your application, CV and valid certificates and seafaring documents via our website.

We process applications continuously and hire when the right candidate is found.

NH Towage A/S – Let our experience work for you.