Port Captain (Landing Craft)
Core
Shore-based operational support for a fleet of 4 landing craft, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while providing guidance to vessel Masters and deck officers.
Role type
Senior Port Captain (Landing Craft)
Builds
Safe and compliant marine operations for a fleet of 4 landing craft
Domain
Maritime / Naval / Landing Craft Operations
Required skills
Master Mariner Certificate of Competency, 8+ years seagoing experience as senior deck officer, incident investigation and root-cause analysis, regulatory compliance (ISM, ISPS, IMO), crew development and mentoring, operational procedure design, heavy-equipment and ramp operations knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with landing craft, naval vessels, RoRo vessels, heavy-lift operations, offshore vessels, stability and vehicle carriage
Technologies
ISM, ISPS, IMO regulations, STCW
Responsibilities
Oversee safe and efficient marine operations of 4 landing craft; Provide operational guidance to Masters and deck officers; Coordinate vessel inspections, audits, and survey closures; Conduct regular vessel visits and port/sailing inspections; Lead safety meetings and promote safety culture; Investigate incidents and non-conformities; Monitor vessel readiness and operational efficiency; Support conversion of former naval craft for commercial use; Mentor and assess competency of Masters and Chief Officers; Coordinate with ports, agents, and regulatory authorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with regional travel