Mooring Master/ Deputy Marine Operations Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

MACNA, a Saudi-owned company and part of the Al Blagha Group since 1996, specializes in marine mobility solutions with a fleet of over 30 vessels for passenger and cargo transport. As a key partner for high-speed passenger ferries and landing craft in the Kingdom, MACNA is committed to safe, reliable, and customer-focused services. We are seeking an experienced Mooring Master / Deputy Marine Operations Manager to join our team in Umluj, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for supporting safe, efficient, and high-performance marine operations within a dynamic offshore project environment. The position involves overseeing the safe execution of vessel berthing and movements, and assisting the Marine Operations Manager with marine logistics, fleet scheduling, port operations, and vessel traffic control.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Mooring Master for all vessel berthing and unberthing operations, providing navigational and mooring guidance to Vessel Masters.
• Continuously assess weather conditions, tides, and currents to determine and ensure safe operating parameters for all marine activities.
• Coordinate tugboat-assisted manoeuvres as necessary for safe and efficient vessel movement.
• Ensure the safe execution of passenger transfers and landing craft operations, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Verify the readiness and integrity of all berthing facilities, including fenders and mooring systems, prior to vessel operations.
• Support daily control of marine logistics and effective fleet coordination.
• Oversee the scheduling, dispatch, routing, and allocation of vessels to meet operational demands.
• Manage a mixed fleet including speed boats, High-Speed Crafts (HSCs), landing crafts, tugboats, barges, and marine ambulances.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Marine Operations Manager in their absence to ensure operational continuity.
• Lead and facilitate operational planning and coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to the Operations Control Center (OCC) team.
• Ensure effective vessel tracking, communication, and dispatch control from the OCC.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication channels between the OCC, Vessel Masters, and port teams.
• Ensure accurate and timely operational reporting and tracking updates are maintained.
• Supervise marine base activities and manage vessel traffic within the operational area.
• Manage berth allocation and optimize vessel turnaround efficiency at port facilities.
• Oversee passenger embarkation and disembarkation processes, as well as cargo handling operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable maritime and port regulations.
• Enforce company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and all relevant maritime regulations.
• Ensure compliance with international maritime conventions, including SOLAS and MARPOL.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments (RA) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for all operations.
• Participate actively in incident investigations and emergency response activities as required.
• Ensure all vessels and crews maintain valid certifications and are operationally ready at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a Certificate of Competency (CoC) as a Master Mariner, or alternatively as a Chief Mate or 2nd Mate with substantial relevant experience.
• Hold valid STCW certifications.
• Possess 5 to 10 years of progressive experience within the marine industry.
• Demonstrate significant experience in vessel operations, marine logistics, port operations, or fleet coordination.
• Have prior experience operating or managing vessels such as crew boats, HSCs, landing crafts, tugboats, or similar craft.
• Experience with multi-vessel scheduling and managing high-frequency vessel movements is essential.
• Experience in offshore, remote-site, marine base, or island logistics environments is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of marine operations and port regulations.
• Practical expertise in mooring and berthing operations.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• A steadfast commitment to safety excellence and operational discipline.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Umluj, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Potential travel between Umluj and Tabuk cities may be required.