MARINE LOGISTICS SUPERINTENDENT

NMDC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Group seeks a Marine Logistics Superintendent to lead planning, coordination and execution of offshore and marine project logistics. Mobilize vessels, manage equipment, and ensure timely operations while complying with project and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, risk awareness, and hands-on experience with marine operations, port formalities, towing, and crew changes. Collaborate with Masters, project teams and authorities to deliver safe logistics.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner / Master (Unlimited) CoC as per STCW.
• STCW certificates and IMO-compliant training.
• Seafarer Medical Fitness certificate valid for seagoing work.
• Minimum 2 years marine/offshore experience.
• Experience with marine authorities, port operations and vessel compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate marine logistics for offshore and marine projects.
• Coordinate vessel mobilization/demobilization, including port formalities and vessel movements.
• Manage marine spread logistics: workboats, tugs, barges, and other assets.
• Coordinate with Masters, crews, project teams, agents, charterers, owners, authorities, and subcontractors.
• Review vessel certificates, class status, and required permits and insurance.
• Ensure vessels and equipment meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and monitor mobilization plans, sailing schedules and logistics plans.
• Coordinate towing operations, including tug selection and route planning.
• Monitor vessel movements and provide updates to management.

Skills

Maritime logistics

Vessel operations

Leadership

Coordination

Excel reporting

Regulatory awareness

Education

Master Mariner / Master (Unlimited) CoC

STCW Certificates & Training

Seafarer Medical Fitness

2+ years offshore experience

Marine compliance knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Job Description:

The Marine Logistics Superintendent is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of marine logistics activities supporting offshore and marine projects. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and timely mobilization, operation, demobilization, and movement of marine vessels, equipment, personnel, and materials in accordance with project requirements, company procedures, class, flag, port, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate marine logistics activities for offshore and marine projects.
• Coordinate vessel mobilization and demobilization, including port formalities, vessel movements, towing, transportation, and project-site requirements.
• Manage marine spread logistics, including workboats, tugs, barges, multicats, dredgers, CSDs, support vessels, and other marine assets.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters, marine crews, project teams, agents, charterers, owners, authorities, and subcontractors.
• Review vessel particulars, certificates, class status, statutory documents, insurance, permits, and other marine compliance requirements.
• Ensure vessels and marine equipment are ready for mobilization and meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate marine permits, port clearances, MWP/CPA requirements, inspections, surveys, and other approvals required for vessel operations.
• Prepare and monitor vessel mobilization plans, transportation sequences, sailing schedules, and marine logistics plans.
• Coordinate towing operations, including tug selection, towing arrangements, route planning, weather assessment, approvals, and Master readiness.
• Monitor vessel movements and operational status and provide regular updates to project and management teams.
• Coordinate marine logistics support for personnel transportation, crew changes, provisions, fuel, equipment, and project materials.
• Review and verify vessel timesheets, on-hire/off-hire records, Statements of Facts, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor marine logistics costs and support project teams with cost estimates, forecasts, and cost-control measures.
• Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams regarding vessel chartering, marine services, and subcontractor requirements.
• Identify potential operational risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE requirements and participate in marine incident investigations when required.
• Maintain effective communication with project management, HSE, QHSE, engineering, procurement, commercial, and operations departments.
• Provide marine logistics advice and technical support to project teams and management.
• Supervise and coordinate marine logistics personnel and contractors as required.
• Ensure lessons learned and operational improvements are captured and implemented.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner / Master (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC) – STCW compliant.
• Valid STCW Certificates and Training in accordance with applicable IMO requirements.
• Valid Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of marine/offshore experience.
• Proven experience in marine logistics, vessel operations, towing, mobilization/demobilization, and offshore projects.
• Experience with marine authorities, port operations, classification societies, flag-state requirements, and vessel compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, and relevant marine regulations.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and reporting systems.

Preferred: Experience in Oil & Gas, offshore construction, dredging, EPC, marine transportation, or marine fleet operations.

Requirements: