Freelance Tow Master – Offshore Rig Moves

ABL; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 277,000 - 646,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL – an Aqualis Group company is seeking experienced Tow Masters / Rig Movers to support offshore rig move projects on a freelance, project-specific basis. You will provide independent marine warranty and rig moving expertise, overseeing operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures, industry standards, client requirements, and ABL guidelines.

You will work on offshore mobilisations, wet tows, and jack-up relocations across Malaysia and APAC, ensuring safety and quality at every step.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' offshore marine operations experience.
• Valid offshore medical certification and survival training.
• Proven experience as Tow Master, Rig Mover or similar role.
• Rig Move / Tow Master certification desirable.
• Experience across multiple geographic regions desirable.
• Knowledge of offshore oil and gas marine assurance beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of offshore rig moves, including jack-up relocations and wet/dry transports.
• Review and verify rig move procedures, engineering calculations, and docs.
• Attend project meetings, risk assessments and operational reviews.
• Provide on-site oversight of marine operations during mobilisation and transit.
• Monitor compliance with procedures, warranties and regulations.
• Identify and elevate operational risks, deviations and non-conformances.
• Provide independent technical advice to stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit project reports, observations and updates.
• Deliver services per agreed scope, upholding QHSE requirements.
• Comply with ABL's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Skills

Offshore ops

Rig move supervision

Master Mariner

Education

Master Mariner (STCW II/2) or equivalent

Job description

ABL – an Aqualis Group company is seeking experienced Tow Masters / Rig Movers to support offshore rig move projects on a freelance, project-specific basis. You will provide independent marine warranty and rig moving expertise, overseeing operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures, industry standards, client requirements, and ABL guidelines.

You will work on offshore mobilisations, wet tows, and jack-up relocations across Malaysia and APAC, ensuring safety and quality at every step.