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Employment/Recruitment • wwwMaritimeJobs.com
Dock Master
Job Location: USA, Bridgeport
Derecktor Shipyards, located in
Bridgeport, Connecticut is looking for a certified Dry Dock Master with 5-10 years experience to operate and manage a 4000 ton Dry Dock.
Dock Master will be responsible for the technical work in docking, rigging, hauling, and undocking vessels, tugs, barges at our facility as well as maintaining the integrity of the Dry Dock. Must have considerable knowledge of structure of vessels, stress points, load factors, cradle positioning, and blocking of vessels. Must have knowl- edge in stability calculations and docking plan development. Ability to plan, organize, manage, and communicate well with oth- ers. Knowledge of Coast Guard regulations and safety requirements. Superior com- mon sense skills and the ability to make informed decisions quickly. Knowledge of boats is essential.
Responsibilities: -Shall be responsible and undertake all safe hauling of vessels, tugs, and barges at the yard. -Shall be responsible for the safe launching of newly constructed vessels. -Shall coordinate with all parties concerned during launching operations. -Shall represent the docking department to conduct all Risk Assessments for all dock- ing department’s activities. -Shall be able to lead and manage a team of shipwright personnel to execute all dock- ing operations. -Shall be able to liaise with clients, marine authorities, launching parties, tugs person- nel or any other personnel involved in the operations. -Ensure discipline on board is maintained at all times. -Ensure time-keeping and house-keeping are being complied in accordance to com- pany’s working regime.
Requirements: -Be able to prepare and submit reports for all activities. -Must be familiar with Coast Guard’s rules and regulations on all docks operations. -Must be familiar with Ministry of
Manpower’s rules and regulations on
Health Safety and Environment -To be able to work irregular hours -To be able to work daily including week ends and public holidays whenever required -To be able to interact with a multi-racial team of personnel -To be able to exude professionalism and good work attitude to fellow subordinates and clients -Liaise with Contracts Dept and Project
Managers on the selection of sub-contrac- tors. -Liaise with Procurement for all Docks material requirement.
Attributes: -Cheerful and pleasant disposition -Resourceful and has initiative to resolve problems -Committed and responsible
Salary depend on Working Experience &
Qualification. Please email your resume (Please provide Current, Expected Salary,
Notice Period, Reason for Leaving). EOE.
Elizabeth Weatherborn
Derecktor Shipyards 837 Seaview Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06607 USA
Phone: 203-336-0108
Fax: 203-367-8259
Email: [email protected]
PORT PILOT – CARIBBEAN Region
Job Location:
PORT PILOT – CARIBBEAN Region
Company: SVITZER Americas
SAFTETY & SUPPORT AT SEA…TOWAGE,
SALVAGE, & RELATED SERVICES
GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Description
SVITZER is the largest company globally within towage, salvage and related servic- es. We are 100% owned by the Denmark- based A.P. Moller/Maersk group – the world`s largest group of maritime compa- nies. SVITZER Americas is growing steadily and is now operating more than 40 vessels (tug boats and related vessels) throughout
North, South, Central America & the
Caribbean. We are looking to talent to our
Operations/Technical team at the SVITZER
Americas Head Office in Miami, Florida,
USA. 5 ) &