Duty Port Captain

Job Description

Job Responsibilities :

Purpose of the Role - To manage day to day operations at the POC, tanker berths, anchorages, and SPM working area in order to ensure safe & reliable operations in compliance with safety management system as well as established regulations & standards

This section in not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all activities done by the role holder. It should capture only the key responsibilities of the role.

• Policies, Processes and Procedures -
• Assist in formulation of marine operations plan and ensure day-to-day execution in line with function standards & regulations
• Implement new initiatives/ projects as per established policies to meet future requirements of marine operations
• Provide inputs for improvements in business processes, specifications and best practices
• Keep abreast with state and local regulations as well as occupational hazards pertaining to operations & logistics to drive improvements in the areas of marine operations
• Marine Operations -
• Carry out screening and approval of vessels for dimensional suitability as per the established policies & procedures; ensure all jobs are being carried out at the terminal under approved work permits
• Supervise port operations on day to day basis and ensure all equipment in jetty and SPM area are in working condition at all times and all movements in terminal area are being monitored for safe operations
• Monitor all the maintenance and repair activities of marine assets, such as vessels, barges, and other equipment
• Perform periodic vessel/ tanker inspections. Inform and / or issue vessel deficiency note if required
• Ensure safe ship-shore interface for all vessels berthed at jetty and also liaise between SPM vessels and shore
• Monitor traffic in the port area for safe transit of vessels
• Oversee implementation of operational discipline and HSEF procedures
• Resolve issues in conjunction with MTF for any of the problems arising during the course of cargo transfer operations; recommend measures to minimize the same
• Act as on-scene commander in the event of any emergency; ensure mobilization of resources for emergency control and mitigation
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and stakeholders; attend plant rack-up meetings
• People Management -
• Participate in recruitment activities & ensure retention / engagement of own team
• Set performance objectives of own team, evaluate / appraise team members and provide regular feedback & guidance
• Guide, mentor and develop own team to take larger and complex responsibilities
• Evaluate training and development requirements for own team and make recommendations for learning interventions

Education Requirement :

Necessary: Certificate of Competency as Master - FG certificate issued by Director General Of Shipping, India

Experience Requirement :

• Necessary: Min 1 year of experienceas master on tanker (Oil or Chemical or Gas); Experience of working at liquid terminal (Preferred)

Desired:

• Knowledge of tanker cargo operations
• Conversant with MARPOL, SOLAS, DGS and MS act
• Knowledge of terminal operation
• Computer skills
• Passion to excel
• Entrepreneurial Mind-set
• Managing Ambiguity
• Detail Orientation
• Lifelong Learning

Skills & Competencies :

• Zero LTIFR and fatality, fire, leak and spillage incidents
• Compliance with safety audit / incidents / near miss recommendations
• Job cycle check for SOPs
• Risk assessment of jobs at POC
• Implementation of PSM / Safety audit recommendations wrt. Operations
• Effective communication of LFI
• Effective implementation of work to permit system
• Inspection reports of vessels at jetty
• Navigational safety in the terminal area
• No unplanned downtime of plant facilities
• No delay in berthing/Un-berthing or delay in cargo operation due to marine facilities
• Safe and successful implementation of new facilities
• Pre arrival messages from vessels visiting the terminal received
• Required information passed to Indian coast guard as per ISPS.
• Emergency equipment periodic testing and emergency preparedness of the terminal
• Participation in table top emergency exercise