Operations Coordinator (Mariner Preferred) at ARCO Marine & Oilfield Services Limited

Established in 1998, ARCO Marine & Oilfield Services Ltd. (AMOSL)specializes in the provision of marine logistics support and oilfield services to the oil and gas industry. A leading provider of Fast Crew Boats (Surfer Vessles) and associated marine assets, ARCO Marine is a 100% indigeneous owned company and a member of the ARCO Group of companies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Coordinator (Mariner Preferred)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to join our team in Port Harcourt.
• The ideal candidate is a qualified mariner with hands-on experience in vessel operations and compliance oversight.
• The primary responsibility of the role is to keep every vessel fully certified, audit-ready and operationally efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day operations and vessel movements.
• Manage and oversee crew members (crew change and welfare)
• Coordinate surveys, dry‑dock visits and statutory renewals (Load Line, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC).
• Assist in incident investigations and corrective actions related to marine operations.
• Enforce company SMS on board.
• Produce daily vessel status reports and movement plans
• Liaise with port, immigration and customs for speedy clearances.
• Maintain a digital database of vessel certifications, inspection findings and action plans.
• Report KPI performance (OVMSA, on‑hire readiness, audit close‑outs) to management.
• Support vessel compliance with ISM/ISPS/MLC codes and internal company policies.
• Schedule and facilitate OVID inspections, ensuring vessels meet OCIMF requirements.
• Manage and track Class and Flag State certifications for all vessels in the fleet.
• Support vessel audits and inspections, ensuring full compliance with client and industry standards.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag states, port authorities, and clients on vessel documentation and operational requirements.
• Track class renewal windows (ABS, BV, DNV, RINA, etc.).

Requirements (Education/Training/Experience)

• Certified Mariner (Master/Chief Officer or Engineer license preferred).
• Solid understanding of ISM Code, OCIMF guidelines, SOLAS, MARPOL, and other maritime regulations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate across teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in marine operations, offshore logistics or vessel coordination.
• Designated Person Ashore (DPA) is an added advantage
• Proven experience handling OVID inspections, Class certifications, and marine audits.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: [email protected] using "OPERATIONS COORDINATOR" as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 29th July, 2025.