Port Captain - Africa

About the role

The Port Captain will oversee vessel operations across Africa, ensuring budgets, crew welfare, and regulatory compliance are maintained. This offshore position follows a 2‑month on/off rotation.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure vessel budgets for provisions and housekeeping are adhered to.
• Liaise with captains, crew, and office staff to promote safety and well‑being.
• Conduct technical interviews and select deck officers for assigned vessels.
• Manage crew travel, changes, and overlap days in coordination with Personnel and Vessel Master.
• Oversee requisitions, purchasing, and inventory to maintain efficient supplies and spares.
• Monitor bridge team performance, conduct appraisals, and highlight high‑potential or under‑performing crew.
• Conduct monthly on‑board inspections of hull, cargo spaces, deck machinery, and safety equipment.
• Prepare vessel repair specifications and ensure DP and navigational equipment readiness.
• Maintain compliance with flag state, classification societies, ISM Code, and other regulations.
• Attend statutory surveys, class renewals, DP trials, audits, and manage technical databases.

Required profile

• Master Mariner qualification.
• Sea experience as Master/Captain on offshore support vessels.
• 2‑3 years experience as a Port Captain or similar role.

Required skills

• Statutory Surveys
• On‑board Inspections
• Vessel Classification
• Performance Appraisals
• Planned Maintenance System
• Technical Interviews