Port Captain - KOM

About the role

The Port Captain oversees day-to-day vessel operations, conducts inspections, and acts as a shore-side representative for a fleet of vessels. This role ensures compliance with company policies, regulations, and customer requirements while coordinating repair work, approving purchases, and participating in incident and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day vessel operations and material condition of the fleet.
• Conducts routine and non-routine inspections of vessels.
• Acts as shore-side representative for a fleet of vessels.
• Implements Company policies and ensures vessel personnel operate according to regulations, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Oversees vessel crew assignments and performs boat visits to monitor safety standards and appearance.
• Coordinates repair work for navigational equipment (e.g., Radar, Radios, AIS, GPS, GMDSS, BNWAS, SSAS).
• Approves vessel purchases and requisitions pertaining to vessel operations.
• Actively participates in incident and emergency response, including post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
• Approves new vessel pilot house employees and participates in on-call duty rotation.
• Cultivates customer relations and reviews vessel employee promotions.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of vessel crew and Captains.
• Develops safety messages and "Lessons Learned" for fleet distribution.
• Tracks expiration of vessel documents and coordinates ABS/USCG inspections.
• Participates in SIRE audits, vessel personnel training, and HSQE System activities.
• Conducts incident investigations and develops corrective actions.
• Monitors budget versus actual vessel expenditures.
• Attends industry/customer meetings and counsels Vessel Captains on crew, budget, and operational issues.
• Handles special projects as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
• Experience with Tank Barge Operations, including cargo handling, preferred.
• PIC Endorsement, 1600 Ton Master License, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).