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Referent Captain at Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited – Port Harcourt
Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Referent Captain in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to strengthen marine assurance, crew capability and vessel operations.
Responsibilities
- Use simulator exercises to support deck training, marine assurance, incident reviews, vessel familiarisation, risk assessment and planning for complex offshore operations.
- Mentor, train and assess crews to improve navigational safety and operational effectiveness.
- Provide specialist advice on navigation, vessel operations, investigations, client inspections including OVID, SUPO, PHI and OVMSA, and lessons learned.
- Ensure vessel operations follow the company’s marine assurance procedures and support the Fleet Manager with OVID analysis and procedural improvements.
- Help schedule annual training for Officers of the Watch, able seamen, new employees, pilots and nightwatch personnel.
- Lead or support vessel inspections, assurance assessments and corrective-action planning.
- Review course feedback and incorporate improvements into training programmes.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification, at least at diploma level.
- Ideally, a Certificate of Competency as Master of a vessel under STCW Regulation II/1.
- Five to ten years’ maritime industry experience, including at least five years in seagoing positions.
How to apply
Complete your application using the online application form.
Closing date
11 November 2026
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About the employer
Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited provides marine services to oil and gas clients. Its offerings include vessels and offshore marine support services, with an emphasis on safe operations and vessel performance.
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