MCV Port Captain

Port & Operational Execution
.Plan, coordinate, and supervise loadout, securing, and departure activities for project cargo on deck carriers / heavylift vessels.
.Chair prejob 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 onsite activities involving stevedores, riggers, surveyors, and vendors to meet schedule and safety targets.
.Oversee ballasting/deballasting sequences during loadout to maintain stability and trim within approved limits
Technical Documentation Review.Review and endorse stowage plans, cargo arrangements, lifting plans, grillage & sea-fastening drawings, and loadspreading calculations.
.Validate method statements, JSA/RA, mooring plans, and seapassage securing in compliance with Class/Flag, MWS, and client specs.
.Check cargo data (COG, weight, dimensions, lifting points) and reconcile with asreceived documentation and survey reports.
.Coordinate and close out comments with Engineering, Class, MWS, and clients before operations commence.
Compliance, Quality & HSE
.Lead incident/nearmiss reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
.Ensure all lifting/securing gear, certifications, and WLL/SWL markings are valid and traceable.
Stakeholder & Client Interface.Serve as the primary onsite 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 postoperation debriefs and capture lessons learned for future projects.
Project Control & Reporting
.Prepare daily progress logs, deck maps/asstowed drawings, photographic records, and loadout 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 Optimization
.Support 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 SKILLS

Minimum Experience & Qualifications:

.5-10 years in heavylift / project cargo as Port Captain/Supercargo/ Cargo Supervisor
.Proven track record supervising loadout and seafastening on deck carriers, MPPs, barges, or semisubs.
.Strong knowledge of stability, lashing/securing standards (e.g., CSS Code), lifting operations, and port regulations.

Job-Specific Skills:
.Excellent leadership at the berth/yard with calm, decisive decisionmaking 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 detailoriented in documentation control and reporting.
.IT proficiency: MS Office, PDF markup familiarity with stability/stowage software an advantage.
.Onsite 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 highactivity environments.