Master - Vessels - Northern Europe

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, cables, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently. We are currently seeking a Master 500 to join our Marine Division in Northern Europe.

• Northern Europe (UK/Germany/France/Netherlands).

• OEG operates a fleet of windfarm support vessels (21-26m LOA) and is seeking an experienced Master to take full command of vessel operations, safety, and crew management.
• Responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the vessel, its machinery, equipment, and all personnel onboard.

• Overall responsibility for safety management, navigation, performance, and upkeep of the vessel.
• Management of vessel machinery and associated equipment.
• Ensure efficient daily operations in line with company and client expectations.
• Oversee maintenance standards and rectify defects where possible.
• Keep management fully informed during repair periods.

• Implement and promote OEG’s Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Lead safety and pollution prevention activities onboard.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and industry guidelines.
• Maintain validity of all statutory and vessel certification.
• Liaise with the DPA to ensure SMS compliance and coordinate audits.
• Review contingency plans and ship procedures, reporting deficiencies as required.
• Ensure proper use of OEG’s documentation and reporting systems.
• Report operational defects or risks impacting safety or pollution prevention.

• Ensure all marine crew are suitably qualified, medically fit, and competent.
• Motivate, lead, and issue clear instructions to crew.
• Coordinate and appraise onboard training requirements.
• Deliver onboard training to support development and progression.
• Maintain overall responsibility for onboard safety and fire-fighting organisation.
• Oversee medical care onboard, delegating where appropriate.

• Ensure care and maintenance of all electronic navigational aids and communications equipment.

• Proven experience on vessels >500gt.
• STCW Master 500 CoC, UK FSE or higher.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar command role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organised with logical problem-solving ability.
• Calm, professional, and decisive under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Right to work in the UK and Frontier Work Permit.

• All relevant STCW certification and valid Seafarer Medical.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.