Master needed for a Tug Boat operating in GCC or West Africa. Apply now!

Terms and Conditions:

• Job title: Master.
• Project: Tug Boat.
• Location: GCC or West Africa.
• Contract duration: 3mths +/- (subject to operational requirements).
• Start date: ASAP.
• Salary: USD200 – USD250 / day. 

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Previous working experience on Tug Boat as Master.
• Valid Master’s Certificate up to 3000 GRT
• Familiarity with OVID inspections, MWS attendance, and other client-driven audits.
• Ability to complete operational reports, on/off-hire processes, and vessel-specific documentation.
• Basic awareness of charter party clauses relevant to tug operations.
• Strong command of Safety Management System (SMS) procedures.
• Proven ability to oversee daily vessel operations and manage all port-related paperwork.
• Comfortable working independently in remote locations with minimal oversight.
• Excellent English communication skills and confidence in representing the vessel to clients.

Tasks:

• Handle barge towing movements between fabrication yards, shipyards, offshore sites, and standby positioning at the field.
• Assist with rig tow operations, including inter-field or cross-border relocations.
• Support heavy-lift vessel (HLV) load-outs and load-ins for rigs and large structures.
• Perform pull-back duties and docking assistance at SPM and offshore loading terminals.
• Manage ship-to-ship (STS) berthing operations, commonly at LNG facilities.
• Participate in emergency towage and salvage-related tasks as required.