Port Captain at Secure Anchorage Area West Africa (SAA)

Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) West Africa is situated approximately 12nm off the South-West coast of Lagos, Nigeria in the LAT 06.17.30N/003.12.00. We provide a dedicated and compliant maritime security solution through the use of armed security vessels providing 24/7/365 protection for Client vessel operations in the region. Ocean Marine Solutions established the Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) off the coast of Lagos, Nigeria in May 2013 for vessels that require a dedicated and compliant maritime security solution.

Our security vessels are operating with armed Nigerian Naval Forces on board and comply with National and International maritime laws under NIMASA, Nigerian Port Authorities (NPA) and a very strict Nigerian Navy Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). We protect international oil and bulk carriers, oil rig platforms and supply vessels operating in the region. The SAA is also used as a staging platform for the mobilization of offshore and Ship to Ship operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Port Captain

Location: Lagos (OMS Lagos Office)
Mode of sourcing: External
Reports to: Deployment Manager

Core Mission of the Role

To ensure effective day-to-day Marine operations activities within the base including harbor works

Key Context:

Excellent Harbour work and ship Manoeuvring.
Significant internal & external liaison- Navy / Offshore Crew, Maintenance Engineering Staff, Ship Husbandry staff & Safety team.
Increasing focus on Safe Harbour operation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Port Captain is responsible for safety of vessels at the base.
Conduct pre and post deployment sea trials of vessels in conjunction with other units as required.
Carry out routine checks on the Navigation equipment and report the status to the Marine Deployment Manager.
Supervises all day-to-day Marine operations activities within the base including harbour operations.
Carry out proper checks on the High risk equipment and report the status to the Marine Deployment Manager.
Establish contacts with the Marine Deployment’s crew onshore.
Responsible for reception, classification, storage and delivery of all kinds of goods arrived onboard or dispatched to / from the port.
Inspect vessels to ensure seaworthy conditions, follow up maintenance, and repairs activities to correct deficiencies after sea trials.
Responsible for supervisions at all phases of deck operations at the base, and ship husbandry (vessels cleaning, painting and housekeeping).
Liaise with the Marine Deployment Manager for Arms mobility on and off OMS Boats ( pre and post deployment)
Liaise with QHSE Dept, and assist in the implementation of all Maritime Codes
Ensure vessels are crewed, operated and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Issues time off to offshore crew and document crew disposition.
Performs any duty assigned by the Marine Deployment Manager.

Educational Qualifications, Certifications and Experience
Education:

Chief Mate / Master Certificate of Competency
National Diploma in Nautical Science or Associate certificate from NIMASA approved Maritime Institute is an added advantage.
STCW mandatory Certificates.
SSCE
Membership of relevant professional bodies

Experience: