Loading Master

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering global energy maritime logistics leader dedicated to providing innovative and efficient solutions in oil and gas transfer operations. This role requires a qualified maritime expert to oversee safe and environmentally sound cargo transfers while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. With a focus on training and development, you will guide and mentor new professionals in the field, representing the company on board and liaising with various stakeholders. If you have a passion for maritime operations and a commitment to safety, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maritime experience, including command of deep draft ships.
• Holder of relevant maritime certificates and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cargo transfer operations ensuring safety and compliance.
• Train and evaluate new pilots and loading masters.

Skills

Maritime Expertise

Cargo Transfer Operations

Safety Management

Weather Forecast Monitoring

Training and Coaching

Education

Master Mariner Certificate

Pilotage License

Job description

About the Company:

We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world-class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC's entire value chain. We also provide market-leading, cost-competitive maritime and logistics solutions to over 100 global customers and ship to more than 50 countries across the world. As a global energy maritime logistics leader and the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, we are driven to set the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in sustainability. We are committed to delivering world-class solutions that are innovative and efficient, while always putting safety first

About the Job:

A qualified and licensed person on board the ship who is not a member of the ship's crew and who brings local knowledge and maritime expertise to ensure safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and optimized transfer operations of oil and gas cargos between tanker ships and offshore terminal facilities. Responsible to supervise and monitor the terminal and ship's conditions prior to and during cargo transfer operations to ensure operating within safe and approved parameters

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Specific Accountabilities 1

• Reviews with ship's officers the ship's cargo transfer plans and arrangements prior to commencement of transfer operations to ensure all precautions are considered in accordance with terminal safe operations procedures
• Measure atmosphere in ship's tanks prior to commencement of transfer operations to ensure condition is within safe limits in accordance with terminal and port authority regulations
• Coordinates transfer rates between shore and ship to ensure adherence to agreed start up, nominal, and topping off rates throughout.
• Frequently inspects the ship's mooring arrangements to ensure that the ship is secured safely to the terminal facilities and to avoid undue tensions on transfer conduits and connections including control of movements and operations of the tugs, line boats
• Monitors weather forecasts in coordination with shore weather management centres to ensure advance planning for forecasted adverse weathers to avoid unfortunate events
• Responsible to provide guidance and direction to the shore team members while on-board to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

Job Specific Accountabilities 2

• Provide training and coaching for trainees and newly appointed pilots, Loading masters and assist in performance evaluation to ensure continued development of proficiencies within the port.
• Assume the role of company's representative while on board the ship and undertake all responsibilities including signing all relevant documentation as required.
• Liaise with Ships' masters, operators, agents, regulatory bodies, and providers of marine services concerning cargo operation.
• Perform non-piloting administration functions to assist in the day-to-day activities of the port.

Minimum Qualification:

• 10 years of experience at sea, including at least 2 years in command of deep draft ships or harbour tugs in the relevant port

• Holder of a maritime certificate of competency that is required by the port authority of the relevant port and issued by the pilotage authority

• Class 1 certificate of competency- Master mariner or equivalent as approved by the pilotage authority

• Professional certifications:

- Pilotage license for the relevant port issued by the pilotage authority

- Pass a written exam and a simulator exercise followed by a period of training on all vessels types and docking facilities