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.