Salvage Master

Client of Faststream Recruitment Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 678,000 - 1,355,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Faststream Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Salvage Master to lead complex marine salvage and emergency response operations. The role involves directing salvage crews, subcontractors, divers and marine assets from mobilisation through completion, with responsibility for safety, environmental protection and high-pressure decision-making on-site.

Ideal candidates will have Master Mariner qualifications or senior seagoing background, extensive salvage experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in marine salvage or emergency response.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in challenging environments.
• Strong knowledge of vessel stability, towing, lifting, and dewatering.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead marine salvage operations from mobilisation to completion.
• Direct salvage crews, subcontractors, divers and marine assets.
• Oversee risk assessments, lifting plans, and method statements.
• Provide progress reports and recommendations to management.
• Ensure site safety and environmental protection.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Safety management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Project management

Education

Master Mariner qualification

Maritime engineering background

Job description

Salvage Master Marine Salvage amp Emergency Response Project-Based Contract International Deployments

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Salvage Master to take a leading role in complex marine salvage wreck removal and emergency response operations

This is an opportunity to work on challenging maritime casualty projects taking responsibility for on-site salvage operations and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and effective outcomes in demanding environments

Working closely with project management and technical specialists you will oversee operations at the casualty site directing salvage crews contractors and marine assets while making critical operational decisions as situations evolve

We are keen to hear from experienced Salvage Masters and senior maritime professionals with a strong technical understanding of salvage operations and the confidence to lead teams in high-pressure environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee marine salvage wreck removal and emergency response operations from mobilisation through to completion
• Direct salvage crews subcontractors divers vessel personnel and marine support assets at casualty sites
• Supervise complex operations including dewatering cargo and fuel removal refloating wreck removal and emergency towage
• Assess casualty conditions adapt operational plans and resolve technical and operational challenges
• Oversee the mobilisation readiness and deployment of specialist salvage equipment
• Coordinate activities with Naval Architects divers surveyors marine crews and specialist contractors
• Review operational plans method statements risk assessments and lifting arrangements
• Provide regular progress reports operational updates and recommendations to project management
• Lead site safety procedures toolbox talks and risk assessments ensuring safe working practices throughout operations
• Oversee environmental protection measures and the safe handling of cargo bunkers pollutants and hazardous materials

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in marine salvage wreck removal grounding response or emergency marine operations
• Proven experience leading salvage operations and multidisciplinary teams in challenging operational environments
• Strong technical knowledge of salvage methods vessel stability towing lifting rigging dewatering and marine equipment
• Ability to make sound operational decisions and manage changing conditions during high-pressure casualty response situations
• Strong leadership communication and safety management skills
• Good written and spoken English
• Availability for international travel urgent mobilisation and extended project assignments

Desirable Qualifications

• Master Mariner qualification or senior seagoing background
• Relevant maritime marine engineering or salvage qualifications
• Experience leading complex grounding cargo removal pollution prevention refloating or emergency towage projects
• Previous international casualty response experience
• Experience working with shipowners insurers P&I Clubs surveyors and specialist salvage contractors

Working Arrangements

• Project-based contract dependent on operational requirements
• Primarily on-site or onboard casualty assignments
• International travel and urgent mobilisation may be required
• Flexible working hours during active emergency response operations
• Remuneration and contract arrangements will be discussed based on experience and project requirements

Requirements & ExperienceExtensive hands-on experience in marine salvage, wreck removal, grounding response or emergency marine operations.Proven experience leading salvage operations and multidisciplinary teams in challenging operational environments.Strong technical knowledge of salvage methods, vessel stability, towing, lifting, rigging, dewatering and marine equipment.Ability to make sound operational decisions and manage changing conditions during high-pressure casualty response situations.Strong leadership, communication and safety management skills.Good written and spoken English.Availability for international travel, urgent mobilisation and extended project assignments.Desirable Qualifications & BackgroundMaster Mariner qualification or senior seagoing background.Relevant maritime, marine engineering or salvage qualifications.Experience leading complex grounding, cargo removal, pollution prevention, refloating or emergency towage projects.Previous international casualty response experience.Experience working with shipowners, insurers, P&I Clubs, surveyors and specialist salvage contractors.