Port Captain

Job description / Role

- Liaising with Captains and Crew, establishing and maintaining positive communication between vessel and office staff, promoting the safety and well-being of Seafaring personnel and property on a day to day basis.
- Briefing Masters, Officers and crew before their assignment to vessel.
- Providing a link between shore and ship-based management concerning safety and pollution prevention.
- Ensuring requisitions are sent on time and review vessels Deck and Catering requisition to ensure efficient and economical inventory is maintained.
- Ensuring vessels certification is current and on board.
- Preparing evaluation reports for Captains and review those of the crew.
- Ensuring that all vessel staff is given an appropriate hand-over and also receives familiarization when joining.
- Ensuring continuous general wellness and welfare of the crew.
- Conducting regular on board inspections (each vessel to be visited monthly).
- Conducting and reporting the results of any fire, evacuation, man-overboard and other drills as appropriate.
- Ensuring all log books and statutory documents are completed in line with requirements.
- Conducting internal management system audits on board vessels.
- Assisting the investigation cause of safety and pollution prevention incidents, accidents and near misses.
- Keeping the Operations Manager and Marine Superintendent current on safety and pollution prevention issues.
- Responsible for all vessels classification or client surveys and rectification of any recommendations or deficiencies lists within a required time frame.
- In the event of special requirements to be present on board the vessel for offshore operations.
- Producing a monthly activity report and show continual improvement in the fleet.

Requirements

- Master Mariner
- Sea experience as Master / Captain on offshore support vessels
- 2-3 years’ experience as Port Captain or similar

About the Company

It is Topaz Marine's Vision to be the marine service provider of choice delivering un-matched value through the highest standards of professionalism and the efficient use of capital employed.

Enhance its reputation as a marine operator with a fleet of young quality vessels operated by knowledgeable, friendly and skilled employees with focus on training and safety.

Consolidate its position in the market for long-term contracts, expand geographical spread of operations, meet the demand for more specialized offshore equipment and work as partners with leading companies in the offshore oil & gas market.

Provide customized solutions to customers using the latest technology.