Port Captain (Shipping)
- Full time
- Singapore, Singapore View on Map
- posted 7 hours ago
- Posted: February 11, 2025 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assess ship’s cargo uplift.
- Assess required space for steel cargoes and breakbulk projects.
- Prepare stowage plans and relevant calculations.
- Provide technical background on cargo related issues.
- Provide guidance on applicable regulations for each type of cargo.
- Provide advice on different seamanship’s related topics.
- Give guidance on cargo hold preparation and cleaning.
- Discuss stowage or cargo related topics with Master and Owners.
- Assess suitability of ships for certain cargo or contracts.
- Assess the acceptability of cargo for safe shipment.
- Provide technical information about the vessels.
- Provide advice on cargo handling restrictions.
- Provide advice on different seamanship’s related topics.
- Participate in vessel’s scheduling meetings.
- Request and evaluate stevedoring rates for both load and discharge operations.
- Physical supervision of stowage and securing of cargo in the Far-Eastern zone.
- Coordination of gang ordering and ship’s working schedules.
- Supervise stevedore work.
- Supervise special loading or unloading operations.
- Pre-inspect special cargoes on site.
- Act as the company representative.
- Interface between the office, stevedores, and the ship.
Requirements:
- Licensed and experienced Master/Chief Officer on ocean going bulk carrier vessels.
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of ship construction, structural strength, trim, and stability.
- Knowledge/experience in stowage, lashing, and other requirements for the carriage of breakbulk cargoes, such as steel, projects, heavy lifts.
- Knowledge/experience with grain stability calculations and regulations.
- Knowledge of IMSBC Code and other relevant regulations and conventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) and Mandarin.
- Ability to efficiently interact with ship’s Masters, and crew.
- Good organizer, strong attention to detail.
- Problem solver: stress resistant with the ability to make decisions and work independently.
- Computer proficient.
