Port Captain at Secure Anchorage Area West Africa

Location: Lagos (OMS Lagos Office)
Mode of sourcing: External
Reports to: Deployment Manager

Core Mission of the Role

• To ensure effective day-to-day Marine operations activities within the base including harbor works

Key Context:

• Excellent Harbour work and ship Manoeuvring.
• Significant internal & external liaison- Navy / Offshore Crew, Maintenance Engineering Staff, Ship Husbandry staff & Safety team.
• Increasing focus on Safe Harbour operation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• The Port Captain is responsible for safety of vessels at the base.
• Conduct pre and post deployment sea trials of vessels in conjunction with other units as required.
• Carry out routine checks on the Navigation equipment and report the status to the Marine Deployment Manager.
• Supervises all day-to-day Marine operations activities within the base including harbour operations.
• Carry out proper checks on the High risk equipment and report the status to the Marine Deployment Manager.
• Establish contacts with the Marine Deployment’s crew onshore.
• Responsible for reception, classification, storage and delivery of all kinds of goods arrived onboard or dispatched to / from the port.
• Inspect vessels to ensure seaworthy conditions, follow up maintenance, and repairs activities to correct deficiencies after sea trials.
• Responsible for supervisions at all phases of deck operations at the base, and ship husbandry (vessels cleaning, painting and housekeeping).
• Liaise with the Marine Deployment Manager for Arms mobility on and off OMS Boats ( pre and post deployment)
• Liaise with QHSE Dept, and assist in the implementation of all Maritime Codes
• Ensure vessels are crewed, operated and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Issues time off to offshore crew and document crew disposition.
• Performs any duty assigned by the Marine Deployment Manager.

Educational Qualifications, Certifications and Experience
Education:

• Chief Mate / Master Certificate of Competency
• National Diploma in Nautical Science or Associate certificate from NIMASA approved Maritime Institute is an added advantage.
• STCW mandatory Certificates.
• SSCE
• Membership of relevant professional bodies

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience

Competencies:

• Ship command and control
• Ship handling and Manoeuvring
• Harbour operations’ Planning and scheduling
• Document Management
• Marine Communication
• Shipboard Management
• IT Appreciation & Application
• Initiative / Judgement
• Analytical Thinking
• Operations report writing