Skipper — Safe Vessel Ops, Crew & Safety Leader

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking an experienced Skipper to safely navigate and operate pilot boats, speed boats, and other marine craft for company operations in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure vessel readiness, crew safety, and compliance with SMS, regulations, and COLREGs while delivering reliable marine support services.

Responsibilities include passenger transfer, voyage planning, incident reporting, and supervision of the vessel crew.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• STCW BST certification current.
• Basic English communication; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe navigation and operation of the assigned marine craft (pilot boat, speed boat, etc.).
• Safely transport pilots, personnel, and authorized personnel to/from vessels, offshore locations, and facilities.
• Ensure embarkation/disembarkation of passengers follows procedures and safety practices.
• Conduct pre-departure checks and verify vessel readiness and crew sufficiency.
• Maintain logs, voyage records, fuel and related documentation; communicate with VTS and Marine Operations.

Skills

Basic English communication

Vessel operation

Education

High School Diploma

STCW BST certificate

Job description

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking an experienced Skipper to safely navigate and operate pilot boats, speed boats, and other marine craft for company operations in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure vessel readiness, crew safety, and compliance with SMS, regulations, and COLREGs while delivering reliable marine support services.

Responsibilities include passenger transfer, voyage planning, incident reporting, and supervision of the vessel crew.