Marine Manager – Maritime Solutions (UAE Ports)

About the role

The Marine Manager will be based at the Jebel Ali Operations facility in Dubai and report to the General Manager of the UAE Ports Business Unit. The role oversees day‑to‑day and long‑term operational and technical management of Maritime Solutions’ tugs, pilot boats and mooring departments across the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all fleet vessels are fit for purpose, fully operational and meet contractual and customer requirements.
• Lead the Mooring, Pilot Boats and Tugs departments, optimizing vessel utilisation, crewing and top‑side maintenance.
• Maintain staff training and qualifications, and oversee survey, certification and insurance compliance.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, manage incident reporting and liaise with clients on operational matters.
• Support projects such as vessel builds, modifications, dry‑dockings, new installations and conversions.
• Collaborate with the Technical team to maximise asset uptime, oversee maintenance standards and manage annual budgeting.
• Provide technical input for new projects, tenders and contract renewals, and present cost proposals for approval.
• Identify and assess vessels for suitability and develop technical specifications in consultation with senior management.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing marine operations and technical performance of vessels.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, employees and stakeholders in a diverse environment.
• Strong commercial awareness to deliver cost‑effective, timely and high‑quality services that meet contractual obligations.
• Experience in project coordination for vessel builds, modifications and dry‑dockings.

Required skills