Marine Operations Officer at Tamrose Limited

Tamrose Limited is a trusted name in marine services, committed to delivering high-performance solutions across Africa. With a strong operational footprint and a focus on reliability, Tamrose has built a reputation for operational excellence, underpinned by industry best practices, skilled personnel, and continuous process improvement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marine Operations Officer

Location: PortHarcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Marine Operations
Reports To: Port Captain / Head, Technical Operations
Location: Base Office with scheduled vessel visits

Job Summary

• The Marine Operations Officer supports the technical operations of offshore vessels by coordinating daily reporting, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, facilitating crew and supply management, and ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
• The role acts as a vital liaison between vessels, clients, and support departments to maintain operational excellence and compliance in marine logistics.

Key Responsibilities
Daily Planning & Resource Coordination:

• Analyze and validate daily reports from vessels.
• Monitor vessel fuel consumption using FUELTRAX and flag deviations.
• Track client action requests and escalate unresolved issues.
• Coordinate vessel requests with internal departments for timely closure.

Vessel Requisitions & Port Call Management:

• Validate material/service requisitions and process through the Port Captain.
• Liaise with Supply Chain for timely delivery of supplies.
• Conduct monthly vessel visits and communicate management directives.
• Track and ensure timely closure of port call maintenance activities.

Crew Planning & Resource:

• Ensure crew compliance with MLC 2010 rest hour regulations.
• Monitor and encourage completion of Crew CBT (Computer-Based Training).

Safety Planning & Monitoring

• Track daily safety observations; ensure each vessel reports one UC/UA daily.
• Provide technical support for onboard incident investigations.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) documentation for personnel, equipment, or operational changes.
• Monitor drills, meetings, and review CCTV for safety compliance.

Internal Audit Support:

• Support pre-OVID, port call, and client pre-hire inspections.

External Audit Support:

• Facilitate closure of OVID, VPM, walkthrough, and client inspection actions.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP):

• Ensure vessels receive up-to-date navigational charts, memos, and publications.

Compliance Management:

• Submit monthly reports and weekly Joint Venture (JV) trackers to relevant parties.

Key Requirements
Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime Operations, or a related field.
• STCW/MLC compliance knowledge is required.
• Familiarity with offshore support vessels (PSV, AHTS, etc.).

Experience:

• 3–5 years in a marine operations or technical coordination role.
• Experience interfacing with crew, auditors, and client representatives.
• Working knowledge of FUELTRAX or similar fuel monitoring systems.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Strong understanding of offshore operations, compliance (OVID, MLC, ISM), and safety protocols.
• Competency in reporting tools, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret vessel logs, requisitions, and safety reports.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving
• Organizational awareness
• Client-focused mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and across functions

Salary
N6,000,000 - N9,000,000 / Annum.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@tamrose.com using "Marine Operations Officer" as the subject of the mail.