Port Captain Section Head - Site

Job Description

• Lead and oversee all Port Captain activities within the Project area to ensure marine operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the Company's operational objectives.

• Supervise the movement of all vessels operating within the project area, including vessels, tugboats, barges, and Floating Loading Facilities (FLF), to ensure smooth and efficient marine operations.

• Ensure all loading and unloading activities are executed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), HSE standards, applicable port regulations, and maritime legislation.

• Coordinate with the FLF team, Operation Control, marine service providers, Ship Masters, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and seamless execution of marine activities.

• Monitor vessel schedules, fleet utilization, facility availability, and cargo handling operations to achieve operational productivity and service performance targets.

• Identify operational and safety risks, and ensure appropriate mitigation measures and corrective actions are effectively implemented.

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, port regulations, maritime authority requirements, and applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Analyze marine operational performance, including fleet productivity, loading and unloading efficiency, vessel turnaround time, and facility utilization, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

• Evaluate overall marine operational performance and ensure timely follow-up on operational incidents, non-conformities, and operational challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science, Marine Transportation, Naval Architecture, Transportation Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Marine Operations, Port Operations, or the Shipping industry, including at least 3 years in a Supervisor or Assistant Manager role.

• Proven experience in managing Bulk Carrier, Tug & Barge, Floating Loading Facility (FLF), or coal terminal operations.

• Strong understanding of port operations, maritime regulations, navigational safety, HSE requirements, ISM Code, and marine operational best practices.

• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor operational performance, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Willing to be based at either the Head Office or project site, depending on the Company's operational requirements.