Port Captain in a Marine Logistics and Supply Services Company

Elduke Consulting - Our client, a Marine logistics and Supply services company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Port Captain

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Port Captain required to:

• Coordinate and direct the operations of the Vessel, making detailed plans to accomplish goals.
• Ensure regular inspections to monitor compliance.
• Ensure Lost Time Injuries (LTI) is reduced to zero throughout the year in all company’s locations.
• Oversee the activities of vessel deck department members and other technical officers appropriately.
• Provide competency assessment of all deck officers as per SMS procedures
• Attend and coordinate with clients on the daily progress report of vessels in field operation
• To provide operational support to Deck Officers and monitor Deck officer’s competency in Navigational requirements.
• Provide training for master and chief mates in operational areas and requirements prior to their undergoing a practical and theoretical competency check
• Ensure that every crew onboard is working in accordance with Company safety procedures and job description
• Coordinate on the arrival of all vessels at the port with regards to vessel provision and spares operation
• Follow up with crew personnel in cooperation with the HR &crewing department to ensure that they are meeting with the Safety and Environmental Standards required by any specific party (MLC, Flag State, Class Society, Clients, etc.)
• Ensure that any deficiencies that arise to be immediately rectifies and reported accordingly.
• Provide accurate capability assessment report and conduct sea trial at Shipyards for drydock or new builds in a foreign country.
• Responsible for all vessel certificates to be current and up to date as necessary
• Ensure that all operational information is forwarded to the vessel and adhered to
• Participate in and issue written reports/statements of inspections, investigation and similar activities when required
• Onshore monitoring and tracking of vessels in ship survey status, compliance to Flag State and Port State Control
• Work in collaboration with Technical and MQA team to maintain sufficient and up to date critical spares (including LSA/FFA) stock at warehouse in relation to the procurement and delivery as well as ensure that critical spares do not impede on vessel performance
• Perform all necessary activities to enhance efficient and safe operation of the vessel.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum: Degree in Nautical Science/Marine related degrees with minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in marine operations.
• Minimum 12-15 years’ experience as a Master or Chief Mate on offshore support vessel/ Security/FSIV/PSV etc
• Excellent knowledge of dry docking of vessels and flag states and class requirements
• Vessel maintenance techniques.
• Excellent Organization and Supervisory Skills
• Good knowledge of Offshore and Ship Operation
• Management of Risks and Emergencies
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Process and Change Management
• with at least 4 years in a management role of a marine firm prefered
• Preferably with COC Class 1 (ocean going/ unlimited /motor)
• Good knowledge of Marine Management and technology
• Good knowledge of Marine Safety Management Systems and ISM code

Other Considerations:

• Strong business and numerical skills.
• Must be resident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using ‘Job Title’ as the subject of the email

Application Deadline  20th February, 2021.