Operations Coordinator (Mariner Preferred) at ARCO Marine & Oilfield Services Limited

Established in 1998, ARCO Marine & Oilfield Services Ltd. (AMOSL)specializes in the provision of marine logistics support and oilfield services to the oil and gas industry. A leading provider of Fast Crew Boats (Surfer Vessles) and associated marine assets, ARCO Marine is a 100% indigeneous owned company and a member of the ARCO Group of companies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Coordinator (Mariner Preferred)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to join our team in Port Harcourt.
• The ideal candidate is a qualified mariner with hands-on experience in vessel operations and compliance oversight.
• The primary responsibility of the role is to keep every vessel fully certified, audit-ready and operationally efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day operations and vessel movements.
• Manage and oversee crew members (crew change and welfare)
• Schedule and facilitate OVID inspections, ensuring vessels meet OCIMF requirements.
• Manage and track Class and Flag State certifications for all vessels in the fleet.
• Support vessel audits and inspections, ensuring full compliance with client and industry standards.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag states, port authorities, and clients on vessel documentation and operational requirements.
• Track class renewal windows (ABS, BV, DNV, RINA, etc.).
• Coordinate surveys, dry‑dock visits and statutory renewals (Load Line, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC).
• Assist in incident investigations and corrective actions related to marine operations.
• Enforce company SMS on board.
• Produce daily vessel status reports and movement plans
• Liaise with port, immigration and customs for speedy clearances.
• Maintain a digital database of vessel certifications, inspection findings and action plans.
• Report KPI performance (OVMSA, on‑hire readiness, audit close‑outs) to management.
• Support vessel compliance with ISM/ISPS/MLC codes and internal company policies.

Requirements (Education/Training/Experience)

• Certified Mariner (Master/Chief Officer or Engineer license preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in marine operations, offshore logistics or vessel coordination.
• Designated Person Ashore (DPA) is an added advantage
• Proven experience handling OVID inspections, Class certifications, and marine audits.
• Solid understanding of ISM Code, OCIMF guidelines, SOLAS, MARPOL, and other maritime regulations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate across teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@arcomarine-ng.com using "OPERATIONS COORDINATOR" as the subject of the mail.