Dry Dock Coordinator

Tech Spectrum AI Solutions; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Spectrum AI Solutions seeks an experienced Dry Dock Coordinator in the United Arab Emirates to plan and oversee vessel dry docking activities. You will coordinate with shipyards, owners, marine engineers, and contractors to ensure work is done on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulations.

The role requires 3–7 years in dry docking or related marine operations, strong documentation skills, and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related technical field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in dry docking, ship repair, marine operations, or technical ship management.
• Good understanding of vessel maintenance, shipyard operations, and marine engineering systems.
• Familiarity with classification society requirements and international maritime regulations.
• Experience in project scheduling, cost control, contractor management, and technical coordination.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety, risk assessment, and marine HSE practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee vessel dry docking activities in accordance with approved schedules and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with shipyards, ship owners, vessel superintendents, marine engineers, classification societies, and contractors.
• Prepare and monitor dry docking schedules, work scopes, budgets, and project timelines.
• Coordinate pre-docking inspections, repair specifications, and technical documentation.
• Monitor vessel repair, maintenance, steelwork, painting, machinery, and equipment overhaul activities.
• Ensure all dry docking activities comply with applicable maritime regulations, classification society requirements, and safety standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and monitor progress to ensure work is completed according to approved specifications.
• Identify operational delays, technical challenges, and cost variations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Review contractors' quotations, work completion reports, invoices, and technical documentation.
• Maintain effective communication between vessel crews, technical departments, shipyards, and external service providers.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, repairs, testing, and vessel handover.
• Coordinate final inspections, sea trials (where applicable), and vessel redelivery following completion of dry docking.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

HSE awareness

Maritime regulations

Communication skills

MS Office

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Dry Dock Coordinator to manage and coordinate vessel dry docking activities, ensuring that all repair, maintenance, inspection, and refurbishment projects are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and according to the agreed schedule.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of marine engineering, vessel maintenance, shipyard operations, and project coordination, along with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee vessel dry docking activities in accordance with approved schedules and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with shipyards, ship owners, vessel superintendents, marine engineers, classification societies, and contractors.
• Prepare and monitor dry docking schedules, work scopes, budgets, and project timelines.
• Coordinate pre-docking inspections, repair specifications, and technical documentation.
• Monitor vessel repair, maintenance, steelwork, painting, machinery, and equipment overhaul activities.
• Ensure all dry docking activities comply with applicable maritime regulations, classification society requirements, and safety standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and monitor progress to ensure work is completed according to approved specifications.
• Identify operational delays, technical challenges, and cost variations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Review contractors' quotations, work completion reports, invoices, and technical documentation.
• Maintain effective communication between vessel crews, technical departments, shipyards, and external service providers.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, repairs, testing, and vessel handover.
• Coordinate final inspections, sea trials (where applicable), and vessel redelivery following completion of dry docking.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in dry docking, ship repair, marine operations, or technical ship management.
• Good understanding of vessel maintenance, shipyard operations, and marine engineering systems.
• Familiarity with classification society requirements and international maritime regulations.
• Experience in project scheduling, cost control, contractor management, and technical coordination.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety, risk assessment, and marine HSE practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• Dry Dock Planning & Coordination
• Shipyard & Contractor Management
• Vessel Maintenance & Repair
• Project Management & Cost Control
• Technical Documentation
• HSE & Regulatory Compliance
• Time Management & Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Coordination