Port & Vessel Boarding Coordinator

Inchcape Shipping Services; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Healthcare

Competitive salary

Career development and progression

Values Award celebration events

Team building days

Job summary

Inchcape Shipping Services seeks a Boarding Executive to support in-port and offshore shipping operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, onsite. The role reports to the Operations Manager and centers on executing boarding activities, documentation, and coordination with security, immigration, and customs.

Responsibilities cover vessel movements, cargo handling, and related admin, with a focus on compliance and efficient operations across the port.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years experience in a similar role within the shipping or port agency industry.
• Good understanding of port operations and agency services.
• Knowledge of local Middle Eastern ports and regulations.
• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid driving licence.
• Good spoken English and computer literacy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Attend vessels in port and anchorage, completing required documentation.
• Communicate vessel movements to the operations team.
• Coordinate crew clearance through port security, immigration and customs.
• Assist with airport clearances, personnel transportation and related documentation.
• Oversee loading, delivery and unloading of vessel spares, stores and mail.
• Coordinate transportation and storage of landed items, ensuring safe handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate trip records, log sheets and operational documentation.
• Process seamen visa applications and resolve immigration-related delays.
• Support local purchasing and general operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, ISS systems and Line Manager instructions.

Skills

Port operations knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

English language

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Inchcape Shipping Services seeks a Boarding Executive to support in-port and offshore shipping operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, onsite. The role reports to the Operations Manager and centers on executing boarding activities, documentation, and coordination with security, immigration, and customs.

Responsibilities cover vessel movements, cargo handling, and related admin, with a focus on compliance and efficient operations across the port.