Master Unlimited

South African Maritime Safety Authority; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime authority is seeking a Master to ensure the safety and operational efficiency of vessels. Responsibilities include managing crew, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining vessel readiness for voyages. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to maritime safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Oversee vessel's seaworthiness and readiness for departure.
• Manage shipboard management team and delegate responsibilities.

Job description

Master's Responsibilities

The Master shall:

1. Ensure that Flag State and/or the Classification Society are informed, when and where required, of any incidents or accidents.
2. Know, adhere to, and implement the Company's policies.
3. Maintain sufficient communication and coordination between ashore and onboard departments to ensure safety, quality, and environmental protection.
4. Manage, delegate, and control work activities with the shipboard management team, respecting the established responsibilities onboard.
5. Keep the Chief Officer informed of all matters concerning vessel operation, enabling him to take command if necessary.
6. Prepare standing and daily orders for navigators according to guidelines.
7. Provide relevant information and records to the shipboard management team, including the Company's SMS, Flag State legislation, port state legislation, classification society rules, and industry guidance.
8. Ensure compliance with good seamanship and take corrective actions when necessary.
9. Inform the Port/Flag State and/or Classification Society of failures of statutory equipment affecting safety and pollution prevention.

Additional Responsibilities

The Master is responsible for:

1. Implementing health, safety, and environmental policies aboard the vessel and motivating crew to observe them.
2. Issuing clear orders and instructions to personnel.
3. Verifying that the Safety Management System (SMS) is observed and reviewing it regularly based on practical experience.
4. Overseeing the vessel’s dry-docking process as outlined in Supp Doc 017.
5. Reporting deficiencies to the appropriate shore department.
6. Ensuring the vessel is seaworthy and ready for departure, including voyage planning and navigation preparations.
7. Maintaining up-to-date charts and navigation manuals onboard.
8. Ensuring sufficient bunkers, water, and food for the voyage.
9. Keeping vessel certificates current and accessible for inspections.
10. Verifying personnel qualifications per STCW, Flag Legislation, and company requirements, and ensuring proper manning levels.
11. Providing appropriate medical care to embarked personnel.
12. Ensuring cargo operations comply with rules, instructions, and contracts.
13. Enforcing physical and operational security procedures according to international and company standards.
14. Recognizing and addressing non-compliance issues, analyzing causes, and implementing corrective measures.
15. Supervising GMDSS communications to meet international standards.
16. Planning and recording work/rest hours for officers and ratings to ensure compliance.