Master Mariner

Misc Group; Miri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MISC Group in Malaysia's Miri offshore base invites an experienced Marine Operations Manager to oversee strategic planning and administration of marine activities.

You will coordinate vessel movements, inspections, and crew competency, ensuring compliance with international standards and client requirements, while driving HSSE initiatives and cost-efficient performance. This role demands 15+ years in marine ops and 5+ years offshore experience, with a Class 1 Master CoC.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in marine operations and base logistics.
• 5+ years offshore marine operations.
• OSV inspection experience.
• CoC Class 1 Master, FG, Unlimited required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all marine-related functions for offshore and production operations.
• Manage vessel movements and scheduling and ensure VTS compliance.
• Coordinate inspections, surveys, and compliance with client requirements.
• Oversee marine crew screening, competency and performance.
• Ensure adherence to national/international marine regulations and HSSE guidelines.
• Monitor vessel performance and financial aspects of marine operations.

Skills

Marine operations

Vessel movements & scheduling

Crew competency management

OSV inspection experience

HSSE compliance

Education

CoC Class 1 (Master, FG, Unlimited)

Job description

This role resides under Marine Services (The Integrated Marine Services arm of MISC Group).

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for strategic planning and efficient administration of marine operations at the Logistics Base and offshore locations, including vessel movement and scheduling, marine inspection, vessel compliance, marine crew competency, marine logistics and vessel performance monitoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Marine Operations and Coordination

• Plan and coordinate all marine-related functions for offshore and production operations.
• Manage vessel movements and scheduling, including anchor-handling jobs, mooring buoy maintenance and Vessel Tracking System (VTS) compliance.
• Coordinate marine activities with Marine Coordinators, vessel owners, vessel Masters, contractors and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform and coordinate marine-related operations at marine bases and offshore locations to ensure they are conducted in a safe, efficient, consistent and professional manner.

2. Vessel Inspection and Compliance

• Plan and coordinate vessel inspections, including pre-on-hire and off-hire surveys, unannounced inspections, desktop reviews and verification activities.
• Review marine vessel technical criteria, specifications and scope of work to ensure compliance with contractual and client requirements before submission for approval.
• Ensure all shortcomings identified during vessel inspections and conditional surveys are rectified before on-hire.
• Prepare and update vessel technical specifications to meet client requirements.
• Provide technical advice and evaluation of spot-charter vessel requirements for offshore activities.
• Review and approve anchor patterns, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) inspection requirements.

3. Marine Crew Competency and Screening

• Coordinate marine crew screening processes, including MARSIS CSDS, marine crew OSP and CoC online applications, and TOD compliance.
• Conduct Active Assessment Exercises (AAE) for marine crews of chartered vessels at onshore and offshore locations, where applicable.
• Monitor and evaluate the competency and performance of marine personnel, contractors and vendors.

4. Marine Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to client requirements, contractual obligations, applicable national and international regulations, guidelines and conventions relating to marine operations.
• Manage marine documentation reviews and maintain records pertaining to marine activities.
• Liaise with marine authorities and relevant stakeholders on marine-related matters.
• Coordinate and enforce applicable International Safety Standards (ISS) for marine-related activities.

5. Vessel Performance and Financial Management

• Monitor vessel performance, fuel consumption and contractor operational performance.
• Analyse OSV and contractor operational performance to identify opportunities for improved productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure efficient financial management of marine operations and compliance activities within established guidelines.
• Implement business improvement initiatives to improve the productivity and efficiency of marine operations.

6. Reporting, Incident Management and HSSE

• Prepare and consolidate periodic marine operational reports, including Notices of Default (NOD), vessel breakdowns and operational incident reports.
• Assist with information for HSSE procedures.
• Participate in the Logistics Incident Review Panel.
• Promote HSSE awareness and ensure all personnel adhere to HSSE requirements, procedures, ZETO rules and guidelines.
• Support the implementation of safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities relating to marine operations.

QUALIFICATION

• Possess a Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 (Master), Foreign Going (FG), Unlimited Trade Voyage.

EXPERIENCE

• Having fifteen (15) years of working experience in marine operations, marine base logistics and other marine-related activities within the maritime industry.
• More than five (5) years of working experience in offshore marine operations.
• Experienced in Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) inspection and requirements.