Port Captain

Job Description

The Port Captain will act under the responsibility of Fleet Superintendent and assist him as required to operate the Fleet Units controlled by the Company in a safe and efficient manner with particular reference to routine Fleet operations. The key responsibilities of this role include inspections, utilization and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes department objectives by supervising staff and organizing and monitoring work processes.
• Direct day to day administration of the fleet operation.
• Accomplishes staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.
• Ensure the readiness and seaworthiness of the fleet.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results.
• Conducts training and mentoring new joiners.
• Provide operational and technical support to the crews on board speed boats and pilot boats.
• Reports any down time to the fleet superintendent.
• Ensure that all Fleet units is manned as per requirement.
• Coordinate with the Fleet workshop to close all defects reports.
• Adhere to SOPs and AD Ports HSEQ.
• Ensure implementation of SOPs & RA. and full compliance by all crew.
• Guide, direct and motivate subordinates to work effectively and perform to their best potential.
  
  

People Management Responsibilities

• N/A
  
  

Strategic Management Responsibilities

• N/A
  
  

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering or a relevant field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Valid Tug Master certificate issued by an approved Maritime Authority
  
  

Language Skills:

• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
  
  

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role
  
  

Nature of Experience:

• Relevant experience in the Main Port including berthing, un-berthing, towing all size and kind of vessels operating ASD and Conventional Propulsion systems.
• Tug vessel Handling, Crew Management, Visual and Instrument Navigation, Application of radar, GPS and echo sounder in restricted visibility.