MASTER / CHIEF OFFICER (WATERBARGE VESSEL)

Responsible for the overall command, safe navigation, operation, and management of the water barge within Singapore port limits. Ensure safe and efficient fresh water loading, transportation, and delivery operations while maintaining vessel seaworthiness, crew discipline, and compliance with MPA regulations and company safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full command and responsibility for the safe navigation and operation of the water barge.

• Conduct safe manoeuvring, Ship-to-ship and anchoring operations within Singapore port limits.

• Supervise fresh water loading, transfer, and delivery operations. Reporting RO Plant to operation unit

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of RO Plant, water pumps, pipelines, hoses, valves, and associated equipment.

• Manage and supervise onboard crew, ensuring discipline and safe working practices.

• Ensure compliance with MPA regulations, company SMS, and applicable maritime requirements.

• Conduct regular vessel inspections and ensure the vessel remains seaworthy and operationally ready.

• Maintain accurate deck logbooks, water delivery records, and operational reports.

• Conduct safety briefings, risk assessments, and emergency drills.

• Report vessel defects, incidents, and operational matters to management.

• Take appropriate command and emergency response actions when required.

Required Certifications and Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Minimum Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 4 – Special Limit (Management Level) or HIGHER (STCW COC III/3, III/2, III/1).

• Valid Port Limit Special Grade (Deck Officer) Manning Licence.

• Relevant experience operating water barges.

• Good knowledge of Singapore port limits and marine operations.

Additional Advantage:

• Valid Port Limit Tanker Master (PLTM) Certificate.

• Previous experience onboard bunker tankers or port-limit tankers.

• Previous experience in water barge and ship-to-ship delivery operations.