Port Captain

Responsibilities

• Coordination of vessels during its time in the port/s.
• Gather and maintain up-to-date information on port facilities, restrictions, and operational guidelines
• Provide operational assistance for the vessel operators during the port call.
• Develop commercial relationships with ports / port officials / terminals / etc.
• Vessel Inspections for commercial / vetting / fleet / QSHE departments.
• Negotiation of rates with stevedores, agents and other services needed in the port.
• To work closely with each terminal’s management and stevedores, i.e. holding pre-planning meetings, attending port meetings, etc.
• Manage Cargo stowage and Cargo intake optimization.
• Project assistance for chartering, cargo and port inspection.
• Ensure all cargo identified are safe for transportation in accordance with IMSBC and Dangerous Goods Code.
• Arrange cleaning of equipment and/or gangs for cargo hold.
• Manage storage and maintenance of own equipment.
• Maintain and update vessel data in AXS-Marine database

Requirements

• Chief Officer, Master Mariner, or equivalent maritime operational experience
• Able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across cultures and operating environments
• Basic knowledge of loading, unloading, and transportation of all cargo types on seagoing ships
• Able to source suppliers (e.g. stevedores, agents) and negotiate competitive rates
• Compile and analyze data from multiple sources into reports/spreadsheets to support management decision-making
• Service-oriented and a positive team player
• Able to board vessels at anchorage/ports, including climbing ladders and working outdoors
• Able to work across time zones in line with shipping industry requirements
• Open to new cargo handling methods; able to assess safe vs unsafe practices
• Strong organizational, IT, and time-management skills under pressure and tight timelines
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Knowledge of additional regional local languages is an added advantage

Contact Ellaine Legaspi at [email protected] for more info or apply via our website.

Ellaine Legaspi Gorospe
Reg No: R1220634
EA License No: 15S7671