Port Captain

The Port Captain / MSI - Offshore Fleet is the shore-based marine operations, assurance and compliance focal point for the assigned fleet of DP2 accommodation, diving support and other offshore support vessels. The role provides active oversight of vessel operational readiness, marine inspections, mobilizations and demobilizations, client requirements, safe navigation and deck operations, crewing readiness and statutory compliance. The Port Captain / MSI supports Vessel Masters and Fleet Management in maintaining safe, efficient and contract-compliant operations and ensures that marine activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures, the ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC 2006, STCW, flag and class requirements, applicable maritime regulations, client requirements and recognized offshore industry practices, while protecting vessel availability and operational performance

Core Fleet Marine Operations & Vessel Oversight:

• Act as the principal shore-based marine focal point for the assigned offshore fleet, providing day-to-day operational guidance and support to Vessel Masters and senior deck officers.
• Monitor vessel operational readiness, marine performance, outstanding defects, restrictions, certification status and client requirements, escalating risks that may affect safety, compliance, mobilization or vessel availability.
• Maintain regular communication with Masters and conduct structured operational follow-up to ensure agreed actions, inspection findings and client punch-list items are closed within required time frames.
• Support Fleet Management with marine risk assessment, operational decision-making, vessel deployment, port calls, weather-sensitive operations, towage/pilotage arrangements and other marine matters.
• Attend vessels at ports, anchorages, yards and offshore locations as required to verify condition, readiness, safe operation and compliance.

Vessel Inspection, Marine Assurance & Readiness:

• Plan and carry out periodic vessel marine inspections covering bridge and navigation, DP operational readiness, deck condition, mooring systems, lifesaving and firefighting readiness, accommodation standards, security arrangements, marine documentation and general housekeeping.
• Conduct pre-mobilization, post-mobilization and operational readiness inspections and issue clear inspection reports with findings, responsible persons, priorities and target close-out dates.
• Review and follow up internal inspections, client inspections, vetting/assurance observations, flag/class findings, port-state observations and audit non-conformities applicable to marine operations.
• Verify that critical vessel certificates, plans, manuals, records and operational checklists are valid, available onboard and consistent with the vessel condition and intended operation.
• Identify recurring deficiencies and fleet-wide marine trends and recommend preventive actions, standardization or procedural improvements.

Mobilization, Demobilization & Project / Client Support:

• Lead the marine coordination of vessel mobilizations and demobilizations in cooperation with Operations, Projects, Technical, QHSE, Crewing and vessel teams.
• Review project and charter requirements and translate them into vessel readiness actions, inspection checklists, certification requirements, manning/competence needs and marine work scopes.
• Coordinate deck preparation, cargo and equipment loading plans, deck layouts, sea-fastening interfaces, access arrangements, mooring requirements and marine operational procedures as applicable to the project scope.
• Attend client kick-off meetings, vessel acceptance inspections, readiness reviews and marine assurance visits; coordinate timely closure of client comments and punch-list items.
• Maintain effective communication with client/charterer marine representatives and ensure vessel operations remain aligned with contractual and client marine requirements throughout the charter period.
• Support change of charter, change of operating area, reactivation and special project preparations by confirming marine, statutory and crew readiness before sailing or commencement of operations.

DP2, Navigation & Marine Operational Control:

• Provide operational oversight for DP2 vessel marine activities and support Masters and DPO teams in maintaining compliance with approved DP operating procedures, limitations and client requirements.
• Verify availability and correct use of vessel-specific DP operational documentation, including relevant checklists,…