Tugboat Master

Oman Investment Authority; Oman; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks an experienced Tugboat Master to oversee vessel operations and crew safety. You will ensure readiness of ship, supervise safety protocols, and coordinate with clients and authorities to maintain high maritime standards.

The role requires a Diploma in Nautical Science, full STCW certification, and significant experience as a Tugboat Master, preferably with ASD or azimuth-driven systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nautical Science or a related field.
• Valid all STCW certificates.
• Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master rating II/2 II/3.
• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1).
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats PSCRB (STCW A-VI/2).
• Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3).
• Medical First Aid / Medical Care as required by certificate level.
• Security Awareness or Designated Security Duties training under STCW VI/6.

Responsibilities

• Assure deploy ability of ship and crew.
• Ensure ship's technical and operational conditions meet requirements.
• Assume end responsibility for safety of vessel, crew and operations.
• Implement safety and environmental-protection policy.
• Supervise correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Train the crew in shipboard and safety operations.
• Maintain communication with clients, government agencies and maritime organizations.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Nautical Science

STCW Certificates

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

The Master is responsible and assumes final responsibility for the general state of the ship navigation the crew and the operations it takes part in at all times The Master answers to the Management

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assure deploy ability of ship and crew
• Ensure the ship s technical and operational conditions are as required
• Assume the end responsibility for the safety of the vessel its crew and the operation it takes part in
• Implement the safety and environmental-protection policy of the company
• Supervise the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Take corrective measures in case of deviations and or shortcomings
• Perform crew assessments
• Motivate the crew to take due observance of the Integral Management System
• Organize toolbox safety meetings
• Train the crew in shipboard and safety operations
• Can request the Company for assistance at all times
• The Master has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions which in the professional judgement of the Master are necessary to maintain the safety and security of the ship and crew
• Conform to the client s instructions and provide professional assistance to vessels
• Schedule watch duties when necessary and communicate this to the rest of the crew
• Transfer all relevant information to the relief crew
• Keep abreast of all applicable and relevant working conditions
• Ensure that all books documents and information on board are kept up to date
• Report any damage to the Operations Department
• Ensure that the logbook day reports statements damage and accident reports are filled out completely correctly and on time
• Report malfunctions and defects to the Technical Department
• Report urgent repairs maintenance even if these can be carried out by in-house repair services
• Submit written requests for materials
• Submit written order lists for provisions
• Sign receipts of materials when delivered on board
• Record office announcements and notify these to the crew
• Fill in towage letters correctly and sign them
• Maintain correct and professional communication with clients government agencies and the maritime organization
• Inspect and sign filled-out hour registration forms

QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nautical Science or a related field
• Valid all STCW certificates
• Certificate of Competency CoC as Master rating II 2 II 3
• Basic Safety Training STCW A-VI 1
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats PSCRB
• STCW A-VI 2
• Advanced Fire Fighting STCW A-VI 3
• Medical First Aid Medical Care as required by the certificate level GMDSS GOC or ROC
• Security Awareness or Designated Security Duties training under STCW VI 6
• Any other required statutory marine certificates

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience amp 3-4 years of experience as a Tugboat Master
• Experienced with sailing and operating ASD tugs or at least azimuth driven systems
• Preferably Damen Built tugs
• Experienced in harbor towage
• Ship-to-Ship services
• Docking and Undocking Experience
• Extra experience with buoy and anchor handling
• Extra experience with liquid berth and SPM operations
• Good skills with Microsoft office excel PowerPoint word
• Experience with operating hydraulic cranes
• SPM experience is preferable

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• All CTOM employees
• All ADC related
• Duqm Port employees

External

• Agent
• Service Engineers

Diploma in Nautical Science or a related field.Valid all STCW certificates.Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master rating II/2 II/3.Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1).Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats PSCRB (STCW A-VI/2).Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3).Medical First Aid / Medical Care, as required by the certificate level.GMDSS GOC or ROC.Security Awareness or Designated Security Duties training under STCW VI/6.Any other required statutory marine certificates.Minimum 5 years of experience & 3-4 years of experience as a Tugboat Master.Experienced with sailing and operating ASD tugs (or at least azimuth driven systems) Preferably Damen Built tugs.Experienced in harbor towage, Ship-to-Ship services, Docking and Undocking Experience.Extra: experience with buoy and anchor handling.Extra: experience with liquid berth and SPM operations.Good skills with Microsoft office (excel, PowerPoint, word).Experience with operating hydraulic cranes.SPM experience is preferable.