Port Captain

Job Description

To manage and supervise the marine logistics and daily vessel operations based on the required regulatory requirementand client?s standards in order to ensure that company vessels and chartered vessels are operated in safe, efficient andeconomical manner.Operational Assistance to Vessels? Manage and supervise the marine logistics by coordinating with the masters and other departments regardingcustomer requirements, crewing matters, QHSE compliance, vessels? certification, vessel condition and handover reports, inspection reports, performance appraisal, technical defect reports, corrective action andcompliance with the ISM and ISPS codes in order to ensure vessel operations according to best practices.Vessel Inspections? Ensure that the vessels are inspected based on safety rules and required frequency (quarterly or annually) andaddress all deficiencies raised during the inspection by root cause analysis in order to find suitable solution andpreventive actions.Vessel Certification? Ensure that the certificates are current and onboard such as KSA work permit, safety equipment throughmonitoring classification and statutory requirement and ensuring surveys and audits are timely and successfullycompleted.Records Management? Maintain all pertinent documents such as vessel?s certification copies, records for inspections, re-classification,service and safety related equipment, record for ship-based personnel, chart corrections, nautical publications,etc through effective records management program in order to easily retrieve documents.Crew Management? Ensure that vessels are adequately manned and certified qualified by coordinating with the Masters and otherDepartment concerning crewing matters to have smooth operations.? Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the assigned section bysetting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximise sectionalperformance.Budgeting and Financial Planning? Prepare and recommend budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring alloperational activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.? Verify and approve fleet requisition for provisions, consumable deck store, paints, cleaning materials,medicines, safety items and bridge stores.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures? Manage and ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assignedsectional activity so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality,cost-effective service.Continuous Improvement? Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processesand practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.Reporting? Ensure that all sectional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Zamil Offshore requirements,policies and quality standards.Job-Specific Skills:? Extensive knowledge of Ro-Ro operations? Knowledge of reefer and container operations? Business and commercial awareness? Ability to solve problems in the port operationsGeneric Skills:? Computer literacy? Effective communication skills in English and ArabicInternal:? Interface regularly with Managers and ship personnel from Marine Operations DepartmentExternal:? Interacts with port authorities and personnel from other shipping lines.? The job holder is responsible to manage the port operations, ship movements and navigation services to ensuresafety, security, efficiency and business continuity is maintained at all times.? Work with port authorities and personnel of the shipping vessels.? To stand in as an emergency Master on any vessel if and whenever required.

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