Marine Superintendent at Hobark International (UK) Limited

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Our Client - Hobark International (UK) Limited is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for  the below position:

Job Title: Marine Superintendent
Employer: Hobark International (UK) Limited
Reference Code: M02484HIL

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• Responsible for the development of appropriate procedures and policies for the management of all aspects of efficient and safe marine vessel operations at comapny Terminals, surrounding production facilities, Drilling rigs, Barges and other Marine equipment on hire to company.
• Understand the role of a Mooring Master to ensure safe mooring, cargo transfer, and unmooring of (loading) tankers during crude oil export operations at the terminal in accordance with ISGOTT guidelines.
• Review existing offshore contingency, crisis management and emergency response plans and update as necessary.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• To Ensure that all marine operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally aware manner, consistent with industry standards (MARPOL, SOLAS, ISGOTT, OCIMF etc), by offload tankers at the terminal, supply vessels, tugs, work boats and other marine vessels operating within the company offshore facilities.
• Assist in review, monitoring and periodical audits of the performance, suitability, sustainability, regulatory performance, and quality standards of all marine vessels operating within the company's offshore facilities.
• Ensure all marine contingency, emergency response and crisis management plans are current and exercised regularly.
• Monitor mooring operations and performance of export (offload) tankers in line with Charter Party terms and conditions. Ensure compliance with Terminal Regulations for offload tankers and to ensure that the Ship Shore Safety checklist is properly completed and maintained throughout the loading period. Monitor offload tanker operations and ensure prompt vessel turnaround in order to avoid demurrage.
• Review and confirm the suitability of all vessels nominated for bunker deliveries to the terminals.
• Plan and schedule timely delivery of bunkers to the FPSO to ensure that sufficient stocks are always available.
• Investigate and provide report on all marine accidents, incidents and 'near misses' within the company offshore facilities.
• Ensure procedures for all Export tanker operations and marine vessel operations are adhered to. Through continuous review and updating of procedures, legislations and technology etc. drive efficiencies and safety improvement in operations.

Qualification

• Class 1 (Master Mariner) Certificate of Competency; DCE (Dangerous Cargo Endorsement) in Petroleum preferred.
• Marine Lead Auditor preferred
• At least 15 years experience as a Ships Captain, Marine Supt or Mooring/Loading Master. Oil & Gas terminal experience preferred. Previous FPSO experience desirable. A working knowledge of semi-submersible and jackup rig moving and positioning operations.
• Industry standards (MARPOL, SOLAS, ISSGOT, OCIMF etc) and their usage within the Company's operations Mooring, Unmooring, Loading processes and procedures

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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