Vessel Boarding & Port Operations Specialist

Inchcape Shipping Services; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; 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 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Boarding Executive to join our operations team on a permanent, onsite basis. You will board ships in port and offshore, ensuring documentation is complete and coordinating with the operations team on vessel movements and requirements.

The role involves coordinating crew clearances, airport clearances, and the timely handling of vessel spares, stores, and mail, while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in shipping/port agency.
• Good understanding of port operations and agency services.
• Knowledge of local Middle Eastern ports and regulations.
• Valid driving licence.
• Good spoken English and computer literacy.
• Strong communication, planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Attend vessels in port and at anchorage, ensuring all required documentation is completed and signed.
• Communicate vessel movements, updates and requirements to the operations team.
• Coordinate crew and personnel clearance through port security, immigration and customs.
• Assist with airport clearances, personnel transportation and related documentation.
• Oversee the timely loading, delivery and unloading of vessel spares, stores and mail.
• Coordinate the 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

Experience in shipping/port agency

English proficiency

Driving licence

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Inchcape Shipping Services in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Boarding Executive to join our operations team on a permanent, onsite basis. You will board ships in port and offshore, ensuring documentation is complete and coordinating with the operations team on vessel movements and requirements.

The role involves coordinating crew clearances, airport clearances, and the timely handling of vessel spares, stores, and mail, while maintaining accurate records.