Port Captain shall at all times hold a U.S., U.K. or other European license equal to or better than a British Department of Transport, Class 1 Certificate of Competency (ocean going/unlimited);
Have extensive time as DPO – minimum 8000 hours DP time
Minimum of 8 years of experience in the offshore marine industry and a minimum of 4 years of experience as a Vessel Master on DP2-AHTS-PSV/ Self-Propelled Jack-ups,
Familiar with IMO regulations , ISM and ISPS codes
Extensive crisis management skills, and ability to work well under pressure.
Previous experience in the GCC, especially within Saudi Arabia
English fluency is required.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring vessels’ certifications are up to date meet the classification society and flag state requirements.
Manages the planned maintenance of hull and deck machinery and equipment for fleet.
Implement vessel maintenance plan coordinate with operation and management team.
Ensures efficient operations of assigned fleet assists in vessel navigation, procurement of required material, inspections, and reporting.
Controlling vessel requisitions ensure delivery in time.
Supports vessel’s crew in achieving operational objectives and implement port authority and regulation changes.
Conducts regular inspections in conjunction with the HSE Officer and Port Engineer.
Ensures vessels are prepared and read at any time for external and internal inspections and surveys.
Closely monitor, managing and follows up on incident and accident reports.
Ensures all accidents and incidents are reported and investigated in consultation with the HSE Officer
Evaluating performance of crew onboard provide all necessary to develop and achieve high operation standard.
Ability to actively manage, maneuver and handle each assigned vessel in all disciplines including but not limited to rig supply work, anchor handling, rig moves, crew and commissary deliveries.
Ability to act as relief for key vessel personnel.
Ensures the proper handover between incoming and outgoing Vessel Masters
Maintains good working relations with Aramco’s Marine and Operation Departments.
Review and Submits crew CVs for Aramco to obtain provisional acceptance letter, coordinates the Marlin tests and crew evaluation.
Ensure all logbooks and all documents are in line with regulatory requirements
Ensure medicine inventory is maintained as per client and regulation requirement.
Assists in the continual development of the fleet operational policies, standard operating procedures, and safe working procedures
