Port Captain

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 well-being of Seafaring personnel and property on a day to day basis. 

• Conduct thorough technical interviews of deck officer candidates, selecting suitable crew for assigned vessels 

• 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 

• Highlight any high potential candidates or underperforming crew to the Fleet Superintendent so that competence / performance issues can be addressed in accordance with Company procedures 

• Ensure that all ships staff are given an appropriate hand-over and receive familiarization when joining. 

• Ensure continuous general wellness and welfare of the crew. 

• Conduct regular on-board 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.