Dock Master: Vessel Slipping & Marine Operations Lead

EdUpStairs; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs seeks skilled personnel to manage vessel slipping operations. The role requires coordinating slips, assessing docking plans, and directing teams to build bilge blocks and wedges, ensuring safety at water and land interfaces and clear communication with divers and dockers.

The ideal candidate will bring relevant trade or Grade 12 certification, at least three years of Docker-related experience, knowledge of dry docking procedures, and familiarity with maritime safety regulations,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or appropriate trade test.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Docker or relevant.
• Knowledge of dry docking.
• Knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 and regulations.
• Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and plan the slipping of vessels.
• Analyse the vessel docking plan to assess material and capacity.
• Assign team to build bilge blocks and wedges for the main slip.
• Ensure safety at the slipway in water and on land.
• Communicate with divers and dockers in the water that the vessel is enroute.
• Apply safety adjustments while pulling out of the water and secure cradle and vessel on land.
• Ensure continuous alignment and adjustment of bilge blocks during cradle motion.
• Side slipping of vessels.
• Pull vessel/cradle to side slip using high-tension steel cables.
• Off-load side slip equipment for safe storage.

Skills

Docker experience

Education

Grade 12 / Trade Test

Job description

EdUpStairs seeks skilled personnel to manage vessel slipping operations. The role requires coordinating slips, assessing docking plans, and directing teams to build bilge blocks and wedges, ensuring safety at water and land interfaces and clear communication with divers and dockers.

The ideal candidate will bring relevant trade or Grade 12 certification, at least three years of Docker-related experience, knowledge of dry docking procedures, and familiarity with maritime safety regulations,