Master of the Vessel at Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited, as leading international player in marine services, offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high performance and new generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Master of the Vessel

Reference ID: 2025-2045
Location: Rivers

Job Summary

• The Master of the Vessel is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ship, including all navigational, operational, and administrative functions.
• The Master ensures compliance with all applicable International and local maritime regulations, client requirements, industry-wide best practices, and company policies while leading the vessel crew in day-to-day towing operations, assisting vessels during berthing/unberthing, and other related marine services within the vessel’s capabilities in a safe and accident-free manner.

Responsibilities

• Exercise command of the vessel and ensure the safety of the crew, equipment, and the environment.
• Plan and execute safe navigation and towage operations in ports, terminals, and offshore locations in a cost- and fuel-efficient manner.
• Oversee maintenance and seaworthiness of the vessel tug, including machinery, hull, and lifesaving appliances and firefighting equipment.
• Implement and ensure compliance with the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) onboard.
• Train and supervise subordinate crew members and ensure proper crew discipline, optimal hygiene and welfare.
• Conduct drills and ensure the vessel is prepared for emergency response scenarios.
• Maintains a high level of cost discipline in line with the approved vessel budget.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) regulations and international maritime laws.
• Maintain effective communication with pilots, port authorities, terminal operators, clients and company shore-based staff.
• Maintain up-to-date vessel and crew certificates, documentation, logs, checklists, and inspections, reports and corrective action plans.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
• Good knowledge of local port operations, pilotage, and towage practices in Nigerian and international waters.
• Proficient in nautical chartwork, ARPA radar and GPS navigation, and bridge resource management (BRM).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in variable sea/weather conditions.
• Familiarity with ISM & ISPS Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, STCW and other relevant international maritime conventions.

Minimum level of education required

• 3 - Bachelor's Degree (3 years)

Minimum level of experience required

• 3-4 years

Licenses (seafarers only)

• Master <500 GT (A-II/3)

Type of vessel

• TUG.

How to Apply
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