Port Captain

DP World; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a professional to manage vessel operations and crew welfare in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role involves ensuring adherence to budgets, conducting technical interviews, and preparing repair specifications. The candidate should have proven experience in vessel management, strong communication skills, and knowledge of industry standards. The position offers a dynamic work environment with regular inspections and direct liaison with crew members and office staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing vessel operations and crew welfare.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with ship staff and office.
• Knowledge of IMCA guidelines and best practices in vessel operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budget adherence for food provisions and housekeeping.
• Conduct technical interviews and select crew for vessels.
• Conduct monthly inspections of vessels for safety and performance.

Job description

Part of his main responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure vessels budgets are followed in connection with food provisions and housekeeping purchase products

• Liaise with Captains and Crew establishing and maintaining positive communication between vessel and office staff, promoting the safety and well-being of Seafaring personnel and property on a day to day basis.

• Conduct thorough technical interviews of deck officer candidates, selecting suitable crew for assigned vessels

• Brief Masters, Officers and crew before their assignment to vessel, ensuring they are aware of their roles and responsibilities on board, and clearly communicating company expectations.

• Liaising with the Personnel Department regarding all aspects of travel, crew changes and other Personnel issues in conjunction with the Vessel Master. Monitor crew ‘overlap days’.

• Ensure requisitions are sent on time and review vessels Deck and Catering requisition to ensure efficient and economical inventory is maintained.

• Liaising with Purchasing to ensure timely delivery of supplies, and that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner. Bringing to the attention of the Team leader any items which have the potential to disrupt operations. Ensure sufficient spares are carried.

• Closely monitor the performance of the bridge team on board, completing regular performance appraisals for the Captains

• Highlight any high potential candidates or underperforming crew to the Fleet Superintendent so that competence / performance issues can be addressed in accordance with Company procedures

• Ensure that all ships staff are given an appropriate hand-over and receive familiarization when joining.

• Ensure continuous general wellness and welfare of the crew.

• Conduct regular on-board inspections (Each vessel to be visited monthly). Inspections including the ship’s hull, cargo spaces, deck machineries, safety equipment etc.

• In the event of special requirements to be present on board the vessel for offshore operations.

• Liaising with the Operations Department and Vessel Master with reference to Certification, Safety Equipment and Loose Lifting Gear etc.

• Preparing vessel repair specifications in association with the Engineering superintendent/ Port Engineer.

• Ensure IMCA guidelines and “best industry practices” are adhered to at all times, with regard to vessel DP operations, equipment and personnel requirements.

• Ensure that the fleets’ DP equipment/ Navigational Equipment is in a fully operational state of readiness at all times.