Captain Role in Maritime Sector

Job Duties & Responsibilities


Responsible for the safe navigation and piloting of the vessel.
Responsible for Chart plotting and Voyage planning.
Take  responsibility of navigational and Safety equipment on board, ensuring proper and efficient use.
Maintain log of the boat’s operations, detailing pertinent events that occur on the vessel while offshore.
Maintain proper Radar watch, Radio watch and observe Bridge procedures as recommended by IMO Regulations.
Undertake routine maintenance tasks, safety checks and other maintenance as may be required.
Maintain team work with all personnel/crew as applicable
Maintain and compile a trouble shooting service logs for navigational instruments to ensure common issues can be resolved in a more efficient manner.
Ensure  that  logs  accurately  reflect  the current status of equipment.
Ensure compliance with Safety Management System thus allowing for safe, efficient operations
Carry out proper shipboard management.
Maintain  good  communication with  crew members.
Ensure that equipment failure is kept to a minimum and within contractual limits.
Responsible for checking all navigation tools and resources are in good working condition before departure.
Carry out Safety drills on-board in conjunction with OiC and proper notification to the client
Maintain,  correct  and  prepare  nautical charts.
Present Voyage report at the end of each trip to reflect the status of all Navigation, Safety, accommodation and Deck equipment


Educational Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

Educational Qualifications:


NIMASA Master REG II/3 or Chief Mate II/2
Certificate of Competency
National Diploma and/or WAEC.
Associate certificate from NIMASA approved
Maritime institution.
STCW Basic Mandatory certificates
NIMASA Medicals
Discharge Book
Yellow Book
International Passport


Experience:


Minimum of 5 years’ work experience


Competencies:


Ship Command and Control
Communication
Safety
Shipboard Management
Document Management
IT Appreciation & Application (added advantage)
Initiative / Judgement
Analytical Thinking
Operations report writing