Eligibility / Qualification Required:
Our Tier 1 Civil Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced consultant Marine Superintendent to join their team in Dubai, to work on a new offshore residential project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Marine Superintendent on large scale new build offshore projects and have worked with recognised main contractors previously managing the links between shore based and offshore teams in addition to being responsible for maintaining fleet safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The role will be a co-ordinator role between the management team and the third party barge operator to ensure compliance with all authority and safety requirements and ensure smooth day to day operations
This role is available for immediate joining and is hiring on a permanent, direct hire basis, employed by our client
Key Responsibilities:
A Marine Superintendent acts as the vital link between shore-based management and ships, responsible for maintaining fleet safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The role will be a co-ordinator role between the management team and the third party barge operator to ensure compliance with all authority and safety requirements and ensure smooth day to day operations.
Co-ordination with the barge contractor on all HSE and regulation compliance.
Safety: Execute inductions and tool box walk with the marine team for the barges etc.
Technical Support: Conducting vessel inspections, audits, and damage surveys, and solving engineering challenges.
Liaison & Reporting: Acting as the primary contact between ship masters, crew, technical managers, and classification societies.
Budget Management: Monitoring and managing vessel operating costs and reporting the same, including spare parts procurement and logistical planning.
Crew Management: Ensuring the operator does regular crew training, mentoring, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Schedule deliveries: Schedule the deliveries of the barges and the priorities of loading of the barges.
Weather reviews: Reviewing whether and co-ordinating when the barge cannot sail and co-ordinating the same.
Requirements:
Marine Superintendent Experience:
Typically requires a Master Mariner Certificate (Class 1 or 2) or a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
Experience: Previous sailing experience as a Chief Engineer or Master is highly preferred, with shore-based experience as a technical superintendent.
Skills: Strong technical knowledge of ship systems, ISM auditing skills, strong leadership, crisis management, budget management, and proficiency in maritime software.
Flexibility: Ability to travel frequently to attend vessels in various locations.
Salary:AED 26,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Family Status
How to Apply:
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