Vessel Boarding Executive

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vessel Boarding Executive to join our team in Dubai. The Vessel Boarding Executive is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient boarding of personnel, cargo, and supplies onto vessels at the port. This role ensures compliance with maritime regulations, port security protocols, and company policies while maintaining smooth operations between port authorities, ship crew, and logistics teams.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Jebel Ali Port, Dubai (On Site)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the boarding process for crew, passengers, inspectors, and service personnel.
• Verify boarding permissions, identification, and necessary documentation (visas, seaman’s books, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) Code and port regulations.
• Oversee the loading/unloading of cargo, provisions, and equipment, ensuring proper documentation.
• Liaise with customs, immigration, and port authorities for clearance procedures.
• Report incidents, delays, or security breaches to the relevant authorities.
• Act as the primary point of contact between vessel crew, port agents, and logistics teams.
• Address queries from ship captains, shipping agents, and port officials.
• Maintain accurate records of boarding activities, crew changes, and cargo manifests.
• Prepare reports for port authorities and company management.
• Ensure all documentation is processed correctly.

Who You Are:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal/written communication in English (Arabic languages a plus).
• Ability to work in shifts (24/7 port operations).
• Physically fit for vessel inspections and port-side duties.
• Hold a valid UAE Driver License.

You Will Receive:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:

• A place to grow your career - we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.
• Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Premium medical health insurance coverage.
• Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
• Value Award celebration events.

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.

#WeAreInchcape

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.