Global Maritime Operations Coordinator

International Sourcing and Supply Ghana Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Healthcare

Competitive salary

Career development

Values Award celebration events

Team building days

Job summary

Inchcape Shipping Services in Dubai seeks an Operations Executive to support our global government services team in planning and coordinating port operations. The role requires a structured mindset, strong analytics, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced maritime environment.

The position is permanent and onsite in Dubai, UAE, offering opportunities to drive efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness across offshore vessel operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in port agency, vessel operations or ship management is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of vessel port-call requirements and marine operations.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to manage several parties simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and oversee daily offshore boat launches and recovery operations.
• Coordinate with vessel masters, crew, shore teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage personnel, equipment and support vessels to optimise efficiency.
• Respond to operational challenges and implement contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, maritime regulations and environmental standards.
• Conduct pre-launch briefings, safety checks and post-operation reviews.
• Supervise operational staff and ensure clear task allocation and procedures.
• Monitor equipment readiness and maintenance records.
• Prepare regular operational reports highlighting performance and issues.
• Support audits, inspections and investigations to improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

Port operations

Vessel operations

Ship management

English

Excel

MS Office

Coordination

Tools

Excel

Job description

Inchcape Shipping Services in Dubai seeks an Operations Executive to support our global government services team in planning and coordinating port operations. The role requires a structured mindset, strong analytics, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced maritime environment.

The position is permanent and onsite in Dubai, UAE, offering opportunities to drive efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness across offshore vessel operations.