Tug Master

About the role

The Tug Master is fully responsible for the safety of the tug and its crew, ensuring safe berthing, un‑berthing and towing operations across Abu Dhabi ports.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of safety gear, deck machinery, firefighting and oil‑spill equipment.
• Assist duty pilots with vessel berthing/un‑berthing at Mina Zayed, Free Port, Musaffah, KP and other locations.
• Manage tow rope operations, inspect for damage and coordinate replacements.
• Oversee deck maintenance, cleanliness and report mechanical defects to the Chief Tug Master.
• Prepare requisitions for stores, maintain crew attendance records and ensure compliance with MARPOL and other regulations.

Required profile

• Secondary school education with a valid Tug Master certificate issued by an approved maritime authority.
• 3‑5 years of experience handling tugs and tenders, including ASD and Voith Schneider propulsion systems.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Operation of radar, echo sounder and GPS navigation systems.
• Knowledge of fire‑fighting, oil‑spill dispersing systems and MARPOL compliance.
• Experience with tow rope handling, deck machinery and vessel stability calculations.