Port Captain - Africa

DP World; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Master Mariner for offshore vessel operations in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on managing vessels, crew coordination, and safety compliance on an on/off rotation schedule.

You will lead deck and port activities, ensure availability of resources, and maintain high standards in line with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a Master Mariner certificate and 2–3 years of Port Captain or similar experience, with a proven track record in offshore

Qualifications

• Master Mariner qualification and offshore certification.
• Experience as Master/Captain on offshore support vessels.
• 2–3 years experience as Port Captain or similar.
• Role is offshore with 2 months on/off rotation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vessel operations, budget adherence and provisioning.
• Lead crew selection and briefing for voyages.
• Coordinate with vessel master and departments on safety and compliance.
• Ensure ISM/OCIMF guidelines and training requirements.

Skills

Vessel operations

Safety compliance

Crew management

Education

Master Mariner

Job description

Key Areas of responsibilities includes:

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
• Master. Monitor crew overlap days.
• . 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.
• . Closely monitor the performance of the bridge team on board, completing regular performance appraisals for the Captains
• . Highlight any high potential candidates or underperforming crew to the Fleet Superintendent so that competence / performance issues can be
• addressed in accordance with Company procedures
• . 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.