Port Captain

The Port Captain / MSI - Offshore Fleet is the shore-based marine operations, assurance and compliance focal point for the assigned fleet of DP2 accommodation, diving support and other offshore support vessels. The role provides active oversight of vessel operational readiness, marine inspections, mobilizations and demobilizations, client requirements, safe navigation and deck operations, crewing readiness and statutory compliance. The Port Captain / MSI supports Vessel Masters and Fleet Management in maintaining safe, efficient and contract-compliant operations and ensures that marine activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures, the ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC 2006, STCW, flag and class requirements, applicable maritime regulations, client requirements and recognized offshore industry practices, while protecting vessel availability and operational performance Educational and Technical Qualifications: • Master Mariner Certificate of Competency (STCW II/2) or equivalent recognized unlimited/master-level marine qualification is strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of offshore vessel marine operations, DP2 operations, safe navigation, bridge resource management, mooring, deck operations and vessel mobilization activities. • Sound working knowledge of the ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC 2006, STCW, SOLAS and applicable flag/class/statutory requirements relevant to offshore vessel operations. • Good understanding of class and flag survey/audit processes, client marine assurance requirements, port-state expectations and vessel certification control. • DP certification and/or substantial operational experience on DP2 vessels is highly desirable; experience with accommodation and diving support vessels is preferred. • Experience with ADNOC, Aramco or comparable major offshore client marine assurance and vessel acceptance requirements is an advantage. • Strong competence in vessel inspection, audit preparation, incident investigation, risk assessment, report writing, corrective-action follow-up and client interface. • Good proficiency in MS Office, PMS/CMMS and electronic vessel/crew compliance tracking systems. Language Skills: • Excellent English Years of Experience: • Minimum 10 years of marine/offshore experience, including significant senior deck experience and preferably at least 3 years as Master or Chief Officer on DP2 offshore support, accommodation or diving support vessels. Previous shore-based Port Captain / Marine Superintendent / marine assurance experience is highly desirable. Nature of Experience: • Hands-on experience managing marine operations and vessel readiness for DP2 offshore vessels in active charter/project environments. • Demonstrated experience with vessel inspections, client acceptance, mobilization/demobilization, audit preparation and close-out of findings. • Practical experience managing ISM/ISPS/MLC, flag/class and crewing-related compliance matters in coordination with relevant shore departments. • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with confidence dealing directly with Masters, clients, authorities and senior management. • Ability to travel frequently and attend vessels, shipyards, ports and offshore locations at short notice, including outside normal office hours when operationally required. • High level of professional judgment, integrity and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple vessels and time-critical operational requirements. Core Fleet Marine Operations & Vessel Oversight: Act as the principal shore-based marine focal point for the assigned offshore fleet, providing day-to-day operational guidance and support to Vessel Masters and senior deck officers. Monitor vessel operational readiness, marine performance, outstanding defects, restrictions, certification status and client requirements, escalating risks that may affect safety, compliance, mobilization or vessel availability. Maintain regular communication with Masters and conduct structured operational follow-up to ensure agreed actions, inspection findings and client punch-list items are closed within required timeframes. Support Fleet Management with marine risk assessment, operational decision-making, vessel deployment, port calls, weather-sensitive operations, towage/pilotage arrangements and other marine matters. Attend vessels at ports, anchorages, yards and offshore locations as required to verify condition, readiness, safe operation and compliance. Vessel Inspection, Marine Assurance & Readiness: Plan and carry out periodic vessel marine inspections covering bridge and navigation, DP operational readiness, deck condition, mooring systems, lifesaving and firefighting readiness, accommodation standards, security arrangements, marine documentation and general housekeeping. Conduct pre-mobilization, post-mobilization and operational readiness inspections and issue clear inspection reports with findings, responsible persons, priorities and target close-out dates. Review and follow up internal inspections, client inspections, vetting/assurance observations, flag/class findings, port-state observations and audit non-conformities applicable to marine operations. Verify that critical vessel certificates, plans, manuals, records and operational checklists are valid, available onboard and consistent with the vessel condition and intended operation. Identify recurring deficiencies and fleet-wide marine trends and recommend preventive actions, standardization or procedural improvements. • Master Mariner Certificate of Competency (STCW II/2) or equivalent recognized unlimited/master-level marine qualification is strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of offshore vessel marine operations, DP2 operations, safe navigation, bridge resource management, mooring, deck operations and vessel mobilization activities. • Sound working knowledge of the ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC 2006, STCW, SOLAS and applicable flag/class/statutory requirements relevant to offshore vessel operations. • Good understanding of class and flag survey/audit processes, client marine assurance requirements, port-state expectations and vessel certification control. • DP certification and/or substantial operational experience on DP2 vessels is highly desirable; experience with accommodation and diving support vessels is preferred. • Experience with ADNOC, Aramco or comparable major offshore client marine assurance and vessel acceptance requirements is an advantage. • Strong competence in vessel inspection, audit preparation, incident investigation, risk assessment, report writing, corrective-action follow-up and client interface. • Good proficiency in MS Office, PMS/CMMS and electronic vessel/crew compliance tracking systems. • Excellent English • Minimum 10 years of marine/offshore experience, including significant senior deck experience and preferably at least 3 years as Master or Chief Officer on DP2 offshore support, accommodation or diving support vessels. Previous shore-based Port Captain / Marine Superintendent / marine assurance experience is highly desirable. • Hands-on experience managing marine operations and vessel readiness for DP2 offshore vessels in active charter/project environments. • Demonstrated experience with vessel inspections, client acceptance, mobilization/demobilization, audit preparation and close-out of findings. • Practical experience managing ISM/ISPS/MLC, flag/class and crewing-related compliance matters in coordination with relevant shore departments. • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with confidence dealing directly with Masters, clients, authorities and senior management. • Ability to travel frequently and attend vessels, shipyards, ports and offshore locations at short notice, including outside normal office hours when operationally required. • High level of professional judgment, integrity and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple vessels and time-critical operational requirements.