[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Larsen & Toubro jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Larsen & Toubro · India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli # SEAMAN India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli Contract or temporary Design Listed on Larsen & Toubro’s official careers site. Posted October 7, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Larsen & Toubro’s careers site →](https://larsentoubrocareers.peoplestrong.com/job/detail/LNT_S_1882300) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Larsen & Toubro](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/) / SEAMAN ## Job description Position SummaryWe are seeking a retired naval officer with strong seamanship background and hands-on experience in shipboard evolutions to serve as a Seamanship Advisor throughout the bidding, design, construction, and acceptance of Naval ships. The candidate will participate during design reviews, construction oversight, and trials/acceptance activities, ensuring the vessel's layout, equipment, and systems are safe, efficient and comply with Naval regulations. ### Key Responsibilities Design StageDo the estimates for all the seamanship gear and the other related outfitting items including the deck fittings during the bidding stage.Review ship design drawings and 3D models (deck layouts, mooring/anchoring arrangements, replenishment-at-sea (RAS) and fuelling-at-sea stations (FAS), boat handling/davit systems, towing arrangements, life-saving appliance stowage, and bridge/upper-deck sightlines) from an operational seamanship perspective.Advise designers on the ergonomics, spacing, and safety of working decks, capstans, winches, bollards, fairleads, chocks, and associated deck fittings.Provide inputs on anchor and cable handling systems, replenishment gear, towing arrangements, and boat/craft launch-and-recovery systems.Highlight design deficiencies that could compromise crew safety or operational effectiveness during evolutions such as mooring, anchoring, RAS, boat operations, and man-overboard recovery.Participate in design reviews, and 3D model walkthroughs, representing the end-user/operator viewpoint.New Construction and Ship RepairBe a part of the field design cell to support production and designConduct periodic site visits to the shipyard to inspect ongoing construction/outfitting of seamanship-related equipment and spaces.Verify that installed equipment (winches, capstans, davits, fairleads, RAS rigs, towing gear, etc.) conform to the approved design and is suitable for intended evolutions.Liaise/ advise the production team, project management team, procurement and other stakeholders.Discuss with WOT or ship owner representatives to address and resolve any seamanship-related issues.Work closely with Procurement and design to help select the proper seamanship itemsAdvise and participate where necessary in docking related activities and ship repair activitiesReview and comment on technical specifications, equipment technical data packages, and vendor equipment selection for seamanship systems.Trials & AcceptanceAssist in preparation of seamanship-related sections of the Ship Acceptance Trials (SAT)/Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) protocols and checklists.Participate in harbour and sea trials, evaluating the functionality and safety of anchoring, mooring, towing, boat handling, RAS, FAS and other seamanship evolutions.Identify and document discrepancies, unsafe conditions, or operational shortfalls observed during trials, and recommend corrective action.Certify/endorse the seamanship-readiness of the vessel prior to final acceptance and commissioning.Provide inputs to ship's staff/crew on operational employment of seamanship equipment, as required.Required Qualifications & ExperienceRetired Naval Officer (Executive Branch / Seaman Branch) with substantial sea-going experience on Naval ships or Deck Officer with sea-going experience on commercial ships or Mechanical engineer or Naval Architect with experience in design for seamanship, deck fittings, RAS, FAS with understanding on seamanship and deck operations, rigging practices etc.Demonstrated hands-on experience in seamanship evolutions, including anchoring, mooring, towing, replenishment at sea and boat operations is preferable.Familiarity with acceptance trial protocols is highly desirableSound understanding of relevant safety standards of naval regulations or IMO regulations concerning shipboard evolutions and other deck operations are required.Desired Skills & AttributesStrong practical/operational judgment balanced with the ability to engage constructively with designers and engineers.Excellent communication skills — able to translate operational requirements into design inputs and vice versa.Attention to detail, especially regarding safety-critical equipment and procedures.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project teamWillingness to travel to shipyard ## Qualifications Bachelor of Technology (BTech) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 7, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli - Employment type: Contract or temporary[Apply on Larsen & Toubro’s careers site →](https://larsentoubrocareers.peoplestrong.com/job/detail/LNT_S_1882300) ## More jobs at Larsen & Toubro ### [Manager - Shop Floor - Electrical & Electronics Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/64c302236dc03e6e19e7/) India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli ### [Manager-Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/35ad8d6e38c473121bd7/) India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli ### [Electrical Execution - KUP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/f050be47b0bf47a416b4/) India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli ### [Fabrication - KUP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/662bee9e1e20f020f3d3/) India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli ### [HSGB Procurement - Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing, Project Management & Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/3b7ce0931458c3abae5f/) India>Tamil Nadu>Kattupalli ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Seaman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/royal-caribbean-group/jobs/5bbfa4f29f14dd8f0aaf/) Royal Caribbean Group ### [Junior Seaman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/royal-caribbean-group/jobs/0d8c8cefe25ddd16f115/) Royal Caribbean Group ### [Ordinary Seaman (SF)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ap-moller-maersk/jobs/6890bc59128aae58fd96/) A.P. 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