Job Description

KEY DELIVERABLES

Coordinating with DG Shipping, Maritime Boards, Coast Guard, and Customs for obtaining required approvals for port operations.

Actively involved with the Operations &Engineering Departments for maintenance of port-related equipment and streamlining SOPs.

The Port Captain is to ensure that Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority responsibilities are met in full.

Specific responsibilities of Port Capt range from ensuring the effective safety management of navigation through the channel, Pilotage, Lighterage operation, Jetty approach Channel survey, Marker Buoys maintenance, Port management, and associated maritime services.

Port Capt should know Bathymetry charts and dredging requirements. Port Capt is responsible for Bathymetry Survey conducted on regular basis to ensure safe navigable depths are maintained on the approach channel.

Streamlined the operations in Port since it is a Port in its nascent stage, and was instrumental in developing and commissioning five berths during my tenure.

As Port Captain with streamlined all marine operations and maintained port NSPC and ISP's compliance. Equipped the port with statutory oil spill equipment as per the oil spill contingency plan. Prepared the disaster management plan for the port and successfully obtained approval from the district administration. Upgraded all the equipment in the port control room to meet the latest regulations and requirements. Interacted with various government authorities and GMB for the safety and security of the port.

Recognized by the Management & colleagues for effective delivery of services/ support.

Provision of high-level administrative support involving efficient handling of correspondence, management of document flow, etc. Preparing official documents such as letters, notices, reports, etc.

Liaising with external agencies/ Govt. departments for seamless operations.

Planning and working towards minimizing the operational expenses/ costs.

Identifying scope for process enhancements for continuous process effectiveness.

Preparation of ISM Procedures & Manuals, Implementation of PMS.

Preparation and implementation of ISPS Procedures.

Responsible for Berth Management, Leisure Moorings, efficient operation of vessels / Tugs / Dredgers, Emergency Planning & Response, Pollution Control, and the provision of Search and Rescue services.

Maintain excellent relations with Terminals, Port, stakeholders, Agency and take a leading role on all marine matters about the Port.

Ensuring compliance with the company's procedures and policies by the IMO codes and any other standards that the company may elect to follow.

Actively promoting safety awareness amongst all operations and Vessel personnel.

Identifies and implements standard procedures and guidelines for the operation of a safe and environmentally sound fleet and ensures compliance with vessel Safety Management System.

Oversees safety programs and inspections in compliance with government regulations and safe working environment policy. Responsible for ensuring all required regulatory and compliance standards are adhered to. Oversees the safety section of primary group training.

Utilization of Dredgers / other Flotillas

Provide a link between shore and ship based management concerning safety and pollution prevention.

Leadership experience in port operations to include cargo handling (bulk/break-bulk/Liquid cargo), stevedoring, yard management, Railway operations, statutory audits, and marine side operations including berth management, docking & undocking of a large vessel, NSPC & ISP's inspections.

Rich experienced in Greenfield & Brownfield project management for state-of-the port facilities and infrastructure

Ability to build, nurture and leverage relationships with customers to generate new business by showcasing port capabilities, while continually driving improvement in service level and customer satisfaction

Vast experience in maritime trade, navigation, ship management & maritime command of Chemical & Oil tankers on the global voyage; having demonstrated excellence in operational & navigational performance of vessels towards safe, efficient & timely turnaround of vessel

Operational experience in supply chain management and inter-modal transportation in an interface like Port and cargo terminals.

Skilled in multitasking, multi-national resource management and upkeep of Industrial relations for managing operations and business processes in Ports, terminals and commercial vessels

Credible experience in development & implementation of standard operating procedures in entire port operations, and management of statutory audits to ensure compliance with the mandates of ISO and IMS)