Port Captain

Port Captain - Job Description

To ensure that the Company QSMS is carried out onboard in accordance to the ISM and ISPS Code.

Ensure up to date tracking of vessel Trading Certificates and compliance to Flag State and Port State Control.

Provide competency assessment of all Deck Officers as per QSMS procedures.

Attend and coordinate with Clients on the daily progress report of vessels in field operation.

To provide operational support to Deck Officers and monitor Deck Officers competency.

Navigational requirements and Saudi Aramco marine instructions.

Responsible for ensuring that the vessel Time Sheet is accurate and the timely submitting to RSOS for processing.

Ensure that every onboard are working in accordance to Company safety procedures and job description.

Coordinate on the timely arrival of vessels at Tanajib with regards to Cargo and vessel provision and spares operation.

To replace the Master any time when required.

Follow up on Crew personnel in cooperation with the Crew Department so as to ensure that they are meeting with the Safety and Environmental Standards required by any specific party (MLC, Flag State, Class Society, Owners, Clients, OIM, etc.

To provide technical solutions to present engineering challenges on the vessels assigned to him, keeping in mind on its conformity

Onshore monitoring and tracking of Rawabi vessels in ship survey status, compliance to Flag State and Port State Control.

Work in collaboration with Port Engineer, Port Safety Officer and Shore Based Technical Superintendent maintain sufficient and up to date critical spares (including LSA / FFA) stock at Warehouse in relation to the logistical lead time for procurement and delivery.

Work in collaboration with Liaise with Port Engineer and Onshore Technical Manager to ensure the timely delivery of critical spares so as not to impede on vessel performance.

Provide accurate capability assessment report and conduct sea trial at Shipyards for new builds in a foreign country.

Able to relief key vessel personnel temporarily in case of emergency purposes.

Thorough frequent inspections of their assigned vessel, ensure that any deficiencies that arise be immediately rectified and reported to Clients.

Responsible for all vessel certificates to be current and updated as necessary. Vessel certificate files shall be kept both onboard and ashore;

Ensure that all operational information is forward to the vessel and adhered to. This includes, but not limited to, chart corrections, changes in Aramco operational and emergency instructions and procedures;

Ensure that Manuals and spare lists shall be kept both onboard and ashore;

Monitor and enforce Aramco Marine Safety & Loss Prevention Program and carry out periodic audits and report findings to Aramco.

Participate in Aramco on hire surveys and when required in quarterly inspections;

Instruct and ensure all Officers and Crews comply with Aramco Instruction Manual (O.I.M.) 1.519, Marine Instruction Manual (MIM) and Marine Vessel Specifications and Requirements.

Ensure that all crew members have the qualification and experience to perform their work in professional, seaman like and safe manner;

Shall train unfamiliar Master and Chief Mates in Aramco operational areas and requirements prior to their undergoing a practical and theoretical competency check Aramco.

Participate in and issue written reports / statements of inspections, investigation and similar activities when required.

Perform all other necessary activities to enhance efficient and safe operation of the vessel.

Skills

Nautical Certificate of Competency for Deck Officer.

At least four (4) years experience of sea service as Master on the type of vessel assigned to.

COC First Class Certificate of Competency (Foreign going unlimited).

Full STCW Certification including ISM & ISPS as SSO

DPO Certified

Marlin Test Certificate

GMDSS Endorsement

The job will require travel locally and International.

Education

Marine Navigation or equivalent