Master / Captain - AHTS at West African Ventures

West African Ventures, an operating company of the Sea Trucks Group, was established in 2000 and is a 100% Nigerian company and a leading indigenous provider of offshore engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and vessel charter services.

With corporate headquarters in Lagos, marine support base & shipyard in Warri, dry-dock and fabrication facilities in Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone, WAV provides excellent offshore support services to the Nigerian Oil & Gas sector.

West African Ventures is recruting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Master / Captain - AHTS

Job Description
The Master has the overall authority and responsibility for the operations of the vessel with due regard for the safety and the protection of it's crew and the environment.

The Master is a 100% professional with hands on, in depth experience in all facets of Offshore operations (Anchor Handling, Towing / Rig Moves, Supply...). Besides excellent boat handling skills, the Master has the management skills to train, coach and maintain his deck, engineering and bridge crew to the standard of Sea Trucks Group, and their own potential.

The Master maintains pro-actively all communication lines with both client and base / office management.

Responsibilities:

• Overall management, planning, organization and control of all vessel activities;
• Operational excellence and display of Seamanship;
• Implement / maintain the Company's policies (Operations, Safety, HR, Management System...);
• Ensure the vessel complies with Flag State, Classification Society and Local Rules and Regulations at all times;
• Safe navigation of the vessel whilst in transit, on location and berthing and un-berthing in port;
• Maintain the Ship Security Plan and ensure compliance with the ISPS Code. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Requirements:

• Fluent in verbal / written English;
• Fully licensed Master of Vessel Unlimited in accordance with STCW 95;
• DP Certified, where applicable;
• Valid Medical Certificate;
• Training and up to date certification in accordance with STCW 95 and Flag State Regulations;
• Genuine, proven and documented Offshore Seamanship.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@waventures.com