Port Captain

Job Responsibilities

• Manage vessel budgets related to food supplies and housekeeping purchases ensuring compliance with financial plans.
• Maintain effective communication between vessel captains, crew, and office staff to safeguard the safety and welfare of seafaring personnel and assets.
• Conduct detailed technical interviews for deck officer candidates to select appropriate crew members for vessels.
• Provide thorough briefings to masters, officers, and crew before boarding, clarifying their duties and company standards.
• Coordinate with Personnel Department on travel, crew changes, and other staffing concerns together with the vessel master, monitoring overlap days between crews.
• Ensure timely submission and review of deck and catering requisitions to maintain an efficient and cost-effective inventory onboard.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to guarantee prompt supply delivery and follow up on purchase requests to avoid operational disruptions, ensuring sufficient spare parts onboard.
• Monitor onboard bridge team performance regularly and conduct captain appraisals.
• Notify Fleet Superintendent about high-potential or underperforming crew members to address competence and performance as per company policies.
• Guarantee proper handover and familiarization processes for all ship staff on joining.
• Promote continuous health, safety, and wellbeing of the crew.
• Perform monthly onboard inspections covering the ship’s hull, cargo areas, deck machinery, and safety equipment.
• Be present on board during special offshore operations as needed.
• Liaise with Operations Department and vessel masters regarding certifications, safety gear, and lifting equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering Superintendent and Port Engineer to prepare vessel repair specifications.
• Ensure strict adherence to IMCA guidelines and best industry practices concerning vessel dynamic positioning (DP) operations and equipment.
• Maintain DP and navigational equipment in a fully ready and operational condition for the fleet.

About the Company

P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) is a premier marine solutions provider specializing in offshore energy, port services, and logistics, emphasizing safety and environmental responsibility. Headquartered in Dubai, POML operates globally across all continents. Following the acquisition of Topaz Energy and Marine in 2019 by DP World, the company merged with P&O Maritime and now operates under the P&O Maritime Logistics brand.