Loading Master

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

Job summary

An established industry player in energy maritime logistics seeks a qualified maritime expert to oversee safe and efficient cargo transfer operations. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience to ensure compliance with safety regulations while coordinating with various stakeholders. Your leadership will guide new trainees and pilots, fostering their professional growth. Join a forward-thinking company committed to pioneering sustainability and delivering innovative solutions in the maritime sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of sea experience required, including 2 years commanding deep draft ships.
• Must hold a maritime certificate of competency and a pilotage license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maritime Expertise

Safety Management

Cargo Transfer Coordination

Weather Monitoring

Training and Coaching

Education

Maritime Certificate of Competency

Class 1 Certificate of Competency - Master Mariner

Job description

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 worldwide. As a leader in energy maritime logistics, we are committed to setting the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries, and pioneering sustainability. Our focus is on delivering innovative, efficient, and safe solutions.

About the Job:

The role involves being a qualified and licensed person on board the ship, who is not a crew member but 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. The person will supervise and monitor terminal and ship conditions before and during cargo transfer to ensure operations are within safe and approved parameters.

Key Accountabilities

Job Specific Accountabilities 1

• Review cargo transfer plans with ship's officers before operations to ensure all safety precautions are considered according to terminal procedures.
• Measure the atmosphere in ship's tanks prior to transfer to ensure safety in accordance with terminal and port authority regulations.
• Coordinate transfer rates between shore and ship to maintain proper start-up, nominal, and topping-off rates.
• Inspect mooring arrangements regularly to ensure the ship is securely moored and to prevent undue tension on transfer conduits and connections, including managing tugs and line boats.
• Monitor weather forecasts in coordination with shore weather centers to plan for adverse weather conditions and prevent incidents.
• Provide guidance and direction to shore team members onboard to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.

Job Specific Accountabilities 2

• Provide training and coaching to trainees and new pilots, loading masters, and assist in performance evaluations to support professional development.
• Represent the company onboard the ship, undertake responsibilities including signing relevant documentation.
• Coordinate with ship's masters, operators, agents, regulatory bodies, and marine service providers regarding cargo operations.
• Perform administrative functions to support port activities.
• Require 10 years of sea experience, including at least 2 years commanding deep draft ships or harbor tugs in relevant ports.
• Hold a maritime certificate of competency issued by the port authority and pilotage authority.
• Possess a Class 1 certificate of competency—Master Mariner or equivalent approved by the pilotage authority.
• Hold professional certifications such as a pilotage license for the relevant port, obtained after passing written exams, simulator exercises, and training on various vessel types and docking facilities.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates