Barge Master
Core
Full accountability for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a non-self-propelled jack-up barge, including crew safety, environmental policy, and port operations.
Role type
Senior IC barge master (offshore marine operations)
Builds
Offshore water infrastructure (desalination intake structures)
Domain
Marine construction / Offshore infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Jack-up barge operations, Safety Management System (SMS) implementation, mooring/unmooring, emergency response leadership, risk assessment approval, crew competency management, high-risk work licensing (rigging/dogging, scaffolding, electrical), STCW Basic Safety Training, GMDSS (A3), ECDIS endorsement, Construction Induction Card
Preferred skills
Assistant Barge Master experience (2–3 campaigns)
Technologies
GMDSS, ECDIS, SMS software systems
Responsibilities
Hold ultimate responsibility for crew and vessel safety; Implement and maintain vessel SMS and environmental policy; Approve risk assessments and enforce permit-to-work processes; Lead inductions, drills, and crew competency checks; Command mooring, unmooring, and safe port operations; Direct emergency response, musters, and lifesaving equipment; Maintain SMS records and report to shore management
