Port Captain Vacancy at Secure Anchorage Area West Africa (SAA)

About the role

Port Captain job opportunity is available at Secure Anchorage Area West Africa (SAA) for individuals who possess  relevant qualifications.

Core Mission of the Role

• To ensure effective day-to-day Marine operations activities within the base including harbor works

Key Context:

• Excellent Harbour work and ship Manoeuvring.
• Significant internal & external liaison- Navy / Offshore Crew, Maintenance Engineering Staff, Ship Husbandry staff & Safety team.
• Increasing focus on Safe Harbour operation.

Responsibilities

• The Port Captain is responsible for safety of vessels at the base.
• Conduct pre and post deployment sea trials of vessels in conjunction with other units as required.
• Carry out routine checks on the Navigation equipment and report the status to the Marine Deployment Manager.
• Supervises all day-to-day Marine operations activities within the base including harbour operations.
• Carry out proper checks on the High risk equipment and report the status to the Marine Deployment Manager.
• Establish contacts with the Marine Deployment’s crew onshore.
• Responsible for reception, classification, storage and delivery of all kinds of goods arrived onboard or dispatched to / from the port.
• Inspect vessels to ensure seaworthy conditions, follow up maintenance, and repairs activities to correct deficiencies after sea trials.
• Responsible for supervisions at all phases of deck operations at the base, and ship husbandry (vessels cleaning, painting and housekeeping).
• Liaise with the Marine Deployment Manager for Arms mobility on and off OMS Boats ( pre and post deployment)
• Liaise with QHSE Dept, and assist in the implementation of all Maritime Codes
• Ensure vessels are crewed, operated and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Issues time off to offshore crew and document crew disposition.
• Performs any duty assigned by the Marine Deployment Manager.

Experience and qualifications

Education:

• Chief Mate / Master Certificate of Competency
• National Diploma in Nautical Science or Associate certificate from NIMASA approved Maritime Institute is an added advantage.
• STCW mandatory Certificates.
• SSCE
• Membership of relevant professional bodies

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience

Competencies:

• Ship command and control
• Ship handling and Manoeuvring
• Harbour operations’ Planning and scheduling
• Document Management
• Marine Communication
• Shipboard Management
• IT Appreciation & Application
• Initiative / Judgement
• Analytical Thinking
• Operations report writing

Application deadline

25th September, 2020.

Application details

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to the “HR & Admin Department” via: admin@saawestafrica.com using the “Job title” as the subject of the email.

WHO IS Secure Anchorage Area West Africa (SAA)?

Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) West Africa is situated approximately 12nm off the South-West coast of Lagos, Nigeria in the LAT 06.17.30N/003.12.00. We provide a dedicated and compliant maritime security solution through the use of armed security vessels providing 24/7/365 protection for Client vessel operations in the region. Ocean Marine Solutions established the Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) off the coast of Lagos, Nigeria in May 2013 for vessels that require a dedicated and compliant maritime security solution.

Our security vessels are operating with armed Nigerian Naval Forces on board and comply with National and International maritime laws under NIMASA, Nigerian Port Authorities (NPA) and a very strict Nigerian Navy Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). We protect international oil and bulk carriers, oil rig platforms and supply vessels operating in the region. The SAA is also used as a staging platform for the mobilization of offshore and Ship to Ship operations.