Duty Port Captain

Reliance Industries Limited; Jamnagar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Industries Limited in Jamnagar seeks a Duty Port Captain to manage daily marine operations at POC, tanker berths, anchorages, and SPMs, ensuring safe and reliable performance under safety and regulatory standards. The role requires steering the marine operations plan, supervising vessel movements, and maintaining liaison with third-party vendors and stakeholders.

Candidates should hold DG Shipping Master qualification and relevant nautical science degree with minimum tanker master

Qualifications

• Must hold Master FG certificate issued by DG Shipping, India.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as master on tanker.
• Educational background in Nautical Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in marine operations planning and ensure day-to-day execution.
• Oversee tanker berths, anchorages, and SPM areas for safe operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety management systems and regulations.
• Liaise with vendors and stakeholders for cargo transfer operations.
• Act as on-scene commander during emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Vessel coordination

Education

Master FG certificate (DG Shipping, India)

BSc Nautical Science

Job description

Job Description

Job Role: Duty Port Captain

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE

Job Role Variant: Duty Port Captain

Value Stream: Asset Operations

Job Family: Manufacturing

Sub-Job Family: Marine

Location: Jamnagar

SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To manage day to day operations at the POC, tanker berths, anchorages, and SPM working area in order to ensure safe & reliable operations in compliance with safety management system as well as established regulations & standards

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Assist in formulation of marine operations plan and ensure day-to-day execution in line with function standards & regulations
• Implement new initiatives/ projects as per established policies to meet future requirements of marine operations
• Provide inputs for improvements in business processes, specifications and best practices
• Keep abreast with state and local regulations as well as occupational hazards pertaining to operations & logistics to drive improvements in the areas of marine operations

Marine Operations

• Carry out screening and approval of vessels for dimensional suitability as per the established policies & procedures; ensure all jobs are being carried out at the terminal under approved work permits
• Supervise port operations on day to day basis and in terminal area are being monitored for safe operations ensure all equipment in jetty and SPM area are in working condition at all times and all movements
• Perform periodic vessel/ tanker inspections. Inform and / or issue vessel deficiency note if required
• Ensure safe ship-shore interface for all vessels berthed at jetty and also liaise between SPM vessels and shore
• Monitor traffic in the port area for safe transit of vessels
• Oversee implementation of operational discipline and HSEF procedures
• Resolve issues in conjunction with MTF for any of the problems arising during the course of cargo transfer operations; recommend measures to minimize the same
• Act as on-scene commander in the event of any emergency; ensure mobilization of resources for emergency control and mitigation
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and stakeholders; attend plant rack-up meetings

People Management

• Participate in recruitment activities & ensure retention / engagement of own team
• Set performance objectives of own team, evaluate / appraise team members and provide regular feedback & guidance
• Guide, mentor and develop own team to take larger and complex responsibilities
• Evaluate training and development requirements for own team and make recommendations for learning interventions

SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS

• Zero LTIFR and fatality, fire, leak and spillage incidents - Compliance with safety audit / incidents / near miss recommendations - Job cycle check for SOPs - Risk assessment of jobs at POC - Implementation of PSM / Safety audit recommendations wrt. Operations - Effective communication of LFI - Effective implementation of work to permit system - Inspection reports of vessels at jetty - Navigational safety in the terminal area - No delay in berthing/Un-berthing or delay in cargo operation due to marine facilities - Emergency equipment periodic testing and emergency preparedness of the terminal - Participation in table top emergency exercise

SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK

Internal: Plant Teams, HSEF Teams, S&T, etc.

External: Government Agencies, Consultants, Auditors, Vendors, etc.

SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Education Qualifications

Certificate of Competency as Master - FG certificate issued by Director General Of Shipping, India, BSc Nautical Science

Experience (Must have)

Min 1 year of experience as master on tanker (Oil or Chemical or Gas);

Experience (Good to have)