Marine Operations Manager

Al Rayyan Hospitality; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor Hotels seeks an experienced Marine Operations Leader for Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. You will oversee a fleet of vessels, train crews, and ensure safe, compliant operations across all marine activities.

The role requires 7–10 years in marina/marine environments, luxury sailing experience, and IMO certifications. Strong leadership, safety discipline, and guest service focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years solid marina/marine background required.
• Mandatory sailing experience for luxury yachts or cruise lines.
• Active navigation experience and strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the marine operation and fleet for multiple boats and vessels.
• Provide training to skippers, crews and marine hostesses.
• Roster, leave management and performance records for crew.
• Inspect seaworthiness and ensure equipment functionality.
• Coordinate safety drills, rescue operations and sea trials.
• Maintain records for maintenance, inventories, and fuel usage.
• Liaise with coastguard, port authorities and third parties.

Skills

Marine operations

Sailing experience

Navigation experience

Customer service

Education

IMO certifications

Boat driving license

Diving license

Job description

Job Location: Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara

Overview Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 530 properties designed intelligently to appeal to a variety of travellers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America. To provide operational leadership with a goal of achieving 100% customer satisfaction while ensuring consistency operating standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the Marine operation & fleet of 50 seated Catamaran’s, Patrol boats and Pontoon boat.
• Providing training to Boat Skippers, Crews and Marine Hostess
• Rostering, leave management and performance record of Boat captains, Crews & Marine Hostesses
• Inspecting the seaworthiness of all vessels
• Ensuring navigation/communication equipment are in operational condition
• Implementing & monitoring proper grooming and hygiene standards for Skippers, Boat Crew & Marine Hostesses as per company standard
• Making inventory and replenishment of all consumable items
• Keeping records of boat equipment and tools
• Tracking and monitoring all vessels
• Keeping records of all boat maintenance (mechanical, electrical, navigation and electronic equipment’s)
• Ensuring boat schedules are carried out as per Company’s standard
• Ensuring all vessels are cleaned and maintained as per set standards without fail at all times
• Main contact for entire boat operations
• Ensuring all boat assets are mechanically safe and clean
• Conducting safety drills and rescue, including sea trials
• Assessing and making decisions during bad weather condition
• Carrying out minor boat repairs
• Liaises with local authorities and coordinating with third party companies regarding repair and maintenance of all vessels such as:
• Antifouling
• Hull cleaning
• Dry docking
• Proper disposal of backwater and grey water
• Boat engine and generators periodic maintenance
• Air-conditioning equipment
• Safety equipment
• Distress kits
• Boat retrieval and rescue
• Coordinating with the coastguard and port authorities
• Coordinating with the engine/boat supplier

Qualifications

• 7-10 years Solid marina/marine background.
• Mandatory sailing experience as for luxury yacht or Cruise line
• Effective navigation experience
• Completion of International Maritime Organization (IMO) certifications is a mandatory requirement.
• Has a valid license of the following: Boat driving Diving
• Any other marine/marina certification (CMM & AMMC/IMM)
• Familiar with the navigation charts in Middle east specially in Qatar and borders
• Familiar with navigation routes to other marinas in Qatar
• Well versed in Maritime rules and regulation
• Customer/guest service oriented

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. Today Minor International has a global presence with hotels and resorts, restaurants and retail shops across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.

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