Port Captain

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

Job summary

A global logistics company in Al Khobar is seeking a candidate to oversee budget management, recruitment, and day-to-day operations on vessels. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring communication between crew and office staff, managing performance appraisals, and upholding industry safety standards. Proven experience in maritime operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessels' budgets are followed.
• Liaise with Captains and Crew to promote safety.
• Conduct technical interviews of deck officer candidates.
• Brief Masters, Officers, and crew on roles and responsibilities.
• Liaise with Personnel Department regarding travel and crew changes.
• Ensure requisitions are sent on time for inventory management.
• Liaise with Purchasing for timely delivery of supplies.
• Monitor bridge team performance and conduct appraisals.
• Highlight crew performance issues to Fleet Superintendent.
• Ensure proper onboarding and crew welfare.
• Conduct monthly on-board inspections.
• Be present for special offshore operations.
• Liaise regarding certification and safety equipment.
• Prepare vessel repair specifications with Engineering.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and practices.
• Ensure operational readiness of navigational equipment.

Job description

Part of his main responsibilities are as follows:

1. Budget Management: Ensure vessels' budgets are followed in connection with food provisions and housekeeping purchase products.
2. Communication: Liaise with Captains and Crew to establish and maintain positive communication between vessel and office staff, promoting safety and well-being of seafaring personnel and property on a day-to-day basis.
3. Staffing and Recruitment: Conduct thorough technical interviews of deck officer candidates, selecting suitable crew for assigned vessels.
4. Pre-Deployment Briefings: Brief Masters, Officers, and crew before their assignment to vessel, ensuring they are aware of their roles and responsibilities, and clearly communicating company expectations.
5. Personnel Coordination: Liaise with the Personnel Department regarding travel, crew changes, and other personnel issues in conjunction with the Vessel Master. Monitor crew overlap days.
6. Requisition and Inventory Management: Ensure requisitions are sent on time, review vessel deck and catering requisitions to maintain efficient and economical inventory.
7. Supply Chain Coordination: Liaise with Purchasing to ensure timely delivery of supplies, track and expedite purchase requisitions, and ensure sufficient spares are carried.
8. Performance Monitoring: Closely monitor the performance of the bridge team on board, completing regular performance appraisals for the Captains.
9. Performance Management: Highlight high potential candidates or underperforming crew to the Fleet Superintendent for performance issues management.
10. Onboarding and Welfare: Ensure all ship staff are given appropriate hand-overs, familiarization, and that crew welfare is maintained.
11. Inspections and Maintenance: Conduct regular on-board inspections (monthly), including ship’s hull, cargo spaces, deck machinery, safety equipment, etc.
12. Operational Presence: Be present on board for special offshore operations as required.
13. Certification and Equipment: Liaise with Operations Department and Vessel Master regarding certification, safety equipment, and lifting gear.
14. Repairs and Specifications: Prepare vessel repair specifications with Engineering department.
15. Compliance and Industry Standards: Ensure adherence to IMCA guidelines and industry best practices, especially regarding DP operations, equipment, and personnel.
16. Equipment Readiness: Ensure DP and navigational equipment are operational at all times.