MCV Port Captain

Job DescriptionPlan, coordinate, and supervise load‑out, securing, and departure activities for project cargo on deck carriers / heavy‑lift vessels.Chair pre‑job meetings and toolbox talks; confirm PPE, permits, lifting plans, weather windows, and berth readiness.Verify vessel readiness (stability, ballast plans, deck condition, lashing gear availability, cargo gear certification).Direct on‑site activities involving stevedores, riggers, surveyors, and vendors to meet schedule and safety targets.Oversee ballasting/deballasting sequences during load‑out to maintain stability and trim within approved limits.Technical Documentation ReviewReview and endorse stowage plans, cargo arrangements, lifting plans, grillage & sea‑fastening drawings, and load‑spreading calculations.Validate method statements, JSA/RA, mooring plans, and sea‑passage securing in compliance with Class/Flag, MWS, and client specs.Check cargo data (COG, weight, dimensions, lifting points) and reconcile with as‑received documentation and survey reports.Coordinate and close out comments with Engineering, Class, MWS, and clients before operations commence.Compliance, Quality & HSELead incident/near‑miss reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure all lifting/securing gear, certifications, and WLL/SWL markings are valid and traceable.Stakeholder & Client InterfaceServe as the primary on‑site point of contact for clients, marine warranty surveyors, port authorities, and pilots.Provide clear progress updates, manage change requests, and align expectations on schedule and scope.Support post‑operation debriefs and capture lessons learned for future projects.Project Control & ReportingPrepare daily progress logs, deck maps/as‑stowed drawings, photographic records, and load‑out completion reports.Monitor critical path activities, highlight risks, and recommend mitigation/recovery plans.Verify vendor invoices/time sheets related to stevedoring, cranes, tugs, and port services.Operational OptimizationSupport continual improvement by identifying operational bottlenecks and proposing process enhancements.Coordinate with commercial and technical teams on lessons learned and improvements for future projects.Job Profile (Internal)Qualifications, Experience And SkillsMinimum Experience & Qualifications5–10 years in heavy‑lift / project cargo as Port Captain/Supercargo/ Cargo SupervisorProven track record supervising load‑out and seafastening on deck carriers, MPPs, barges, or semi‑subs.Strong knowledge of stability, lashing/securing standards (e.g., CSS Code), lifting operations, and port regulations.Job‑Specific SkillsExcellent leadership at the berth/yard with calm, decisive decision‑making under time pressure.Strong technical literacy: can challenge/validate stowage, ballast, lashing, and lifting assumptions.Clear communicator with clients, authorities, and multicultural site teams.Organized and detail‑oriented in documentation control and reporting.IT proficiency: MS Office, PDF mark‑up; familiarity with stability/stowage software an advantage.On‑site presence at ports/shipyards; shift work and weekends as operations require.Travel to project ports regionally/internationally on short notice.Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and high‑activity environments.#J-18808-Ljbffr