Port Captain - Africa

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Master Mariner to lead offshore vessels, oversee budgets for deck operations, and ensure clear communication between vessel and office staff. You will conduct technical interviews for deck officers, brief Masters and crew on roles, and enforce company expectations on board.

Responsibilities include coordinating crew changes, procurement liaison, on-board inspections, safety drills, and compliance with ISM, STCW and OCIMF guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold Master Mariner license and valid certifications.
• Sea experience as Master/Captain on offshore support vessels.
• 2-3 years’ experience as Port Captain or similar.
• Offshore role with 2 months on/off rotation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessels budgets are followed for provisioning and deck-related purchases.
• Liaise with Captains and Crew to maintain safe operations and clear communication between vessel and office staff.
• Conduct technical interviews of deck officer candidates and select suitable crew.
• Brief Masters, Officers and crew before assignments and communicate company expectations.
• Coordinate travel, crew changes and other Personnel issues with Vessel and Personnel Dept.
• Review deck and catering requisitions to ensure efficient inventory management.
• Liaise with Purchasing for timely delivery of supplies and expediting requisitions.
• Monitor crew hand-overs and on-board familiarization, and ensure welfare of the crew.
• Conduct regular on-board inspections (monthly) of hull, spaces, deck machinery and safety equipment.
• Ensure IMCA, DP operations and equipment remain compliant and up-to-date.

Education

Master Mariner

Job description

Job Description

• Ensure vessels budgets are followed in connection with food provisions and housekeeping purchase products
• Liaise with Captains and Crew establishing and maintaining positive communication between vessel and office staff, promoting the safety and well-being of Seafaring personnel and property on a day to day basis.
• Conduct thorough technical interviews of deck officer candidates, selecting suitable crew for assigned vessels
• Brief Masters, Officers and crew before their assignment to vessel, ensuring they are aware of their roles and responsibilities on board, and clearly communicating company expectations.
• Liaising with the Personnel Department regarding all aspects of travel, crew changes and other Personnel issues in conjunction with the Vessel
• Ensure requisitions are sent on time and review vessels Deck and Catering requisition to ensure efficient and economical inventory is maintained.
• Liaising with Purchasing to ensure timely delivery of supplies, and that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner.

Bringing to the attention of the Team leader any items which have the potential to disrupt operations. Ensure sufficient spares are carried.

Operations

• Ensure vessels budgets are followed in connection with food provisions and housekeeping purchase products
• Liaise with Captains and Crew establishing and maintaining positive communication between vessel and office staff, promoting the safety and well-being of Seafaring personnel and property on a day to day basis.
• Conduct thorough technical interviews of deck officer candidates, selecting suitable crew for assigned vessels
• Brief Masters, Officers and crew before their assignment to vessel, ensuring they are aware of their roles and responsibilities on board, and clearly communicating company expectations.
• Liaising with the Personnel Department regarding all aspects of travel, crew changes and other Personnel issues in conjunction with the Vessel
• Ensure requisitions are sent on time and review vessels Deck and Catering requisition to ensure efficient and economical inventory is maintained.
• Liaising with Purchasing to ensure timely delivery of supplies, and that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner.

Master. Monitor crew ‘overlap days’.

• Ensure that all ships staff are given an appropriate hand-over and receive familiarization when joining.
• Ensure continuous general wellness and welfare of the crew.
• Conduct regular on-board inspections (Each vessel to be visited monthly). Inspections including the ship’s hull, cargo spaces, deck machineries, safety equipment etc.
• In the event of special requirements to be present on board the vessel for offshore operations.
• Liaising with the Operations Department and Vessel Master with reference to Certification, Safety Equipment and Loose Lifting Gear etc.
• Preparing vessel repair specifications in association with the Engineering superintendent/ Port Engineer.
• Ensure IMCA guidelines and “best industry practices” are adhered to at all times, with regard to vessel DP operations, equipment and personnel requirements.
• Ensure that the fleets’ DP equipment/ Navigational Equipment is in a fully operational state of readiness at all times.

COMPLIANCE/REGULATIONS

• Ensure that vessels carry the required publications, procedures, operational manuals, and other documentation required by Flag State and other regulatory bodies, and that these are updated as required.
• Conduct internal management system audits on board Company Vessels.
• Ensure that Vessels Planned Maintenance System (Deck Dept.) is being operated and reported in the manner prescribed in the company’s QA system and is in compliance with the ISM Code.
• Be the main point of contact for the flag state and classification societies for assigned vessels.
• Responsible for all vessel classification or client surveys and rectification of any recommendations or deficiency lists of OVID/ Port State / Flag State.
• Attend Statutory Surveys, Class annuals/ renewals, Annual DP Trials & FMEA audits, External Audits as required.
• Maintain the OCIMF – OVID Vessel OVPQ technical database for the fleet.
• Conduct and report the results of random fire, evacuation, man-overboard and other drills as appropriate.
• Ensure company policies on rest hours, garbage/bunkering logs and fresh water are duly registered.
• Make sure vessels bridge library, navigational charts and publications are dully updated and notice to marines are delivered to the vessel.
• Monitor crew compliance with STCW, MLC and other training requirements.

Key Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master Mariner

Minimum Experience

• Sea experience as Master/ Captain on offshore support vessels.
• 2-3 years’ experience as Port Captain or similar

The role is offshore and on 2 months on/off rotation.