Port Captain

2 weeks ago


Al Hufūf, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia DP World Full time

Part of his main responsibilities are as follows:

  • Ensure vessels budgets are followed in connection with food provisions and housekeeping purchase products
  • Liaise with Captains and Crew establishing and maintaining positive communication between vessel and office staff, promoting the safety and wellbeing of Seafaring personnel and property on a day to day basis.
  • Brief Masters, Officers and crew before their assignment to vessel, ensuring they are aware of their roles and responsibilities on board, and clearly communicating company expectations.
  • Liaising with the Personnel Department regarding all aspects of travel, crew changes and other Personnel issues in conjunction with the Vessel Master. Monitor crew 'overlap days'.
  • Ensure requisitions are sent on time and review vessels Deck and Catering requisition to ensure efficient and economical inventory is maintained.
  • Liaising with Purchasing to ensure timely delivery of supplies, and that purchase requisitions are being tracked and expedited in a timely manner. Bringing to the attention of the Team leader any items which have the potential to disrupt operations. Ensure sufficient spares are carried.
  • Closely monitor the performance of the bridge team on board, completing regular performance appraisals for the Captains
  • Ensure that all ships staff are given an appropriate handover and receive familiarization when joining.
  • Ensure continuous general wellness and welfare of the crew.
  • Conduct regular onboard inspections (Each vessel to be visited monthly). Inspections including the ship's hull, cargo spaces, deck machineries, safety equipment etc.
  • In the event of special requirements to be present on board the vessel for offshore operations.
  • Liaising with the Operations Department and Vessel Master with reference to Certification, Safety Equipment and Loose Lifting Gear etc.
  • Preparing vessel repair specifications in association with the Engineering superintendent/ Port Engineer.
  • Ensure IMCA guidelines and "best industry practices" are adhered to at all times, with regard to vessel DP operations, equipment and personnel requirements.
  • Ensure that the fleets' DP equipment/ Navigational Equipment is in a fully operational state of readiness at all times.


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