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Ship Captain job description
A ready advert for a Ship Captain job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a ship captain to command and navigate the vessel and lead its crew, keeping the ship, crew and cargo safe and complying with maritime regulations on every voyage.
Duties and responsibilities
- Command the ship, plan the voyage and oversee navigation
- Lead the crew and set watches and responsibilities
- Keep the ship and cargo safe and comply with conventions such as SOLAS and MARPOL
- Oversee loading, unloading and cargo distribution
- Run emergency and abandon-ship drills and keep safety equipment ready
- Coordinate arrivals and departures with ports, agents and maritime authorities
- Keep the ship's logs and official documents
Working conditions
- Long periods at sea on rotation
- On call around the clock during voyages
Requirements
- A valid master's certificate of competency under STCW, after study at a maritime academy or institute
- 3 to 6 years of experience in commanding ships
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Master's certificate
- Navigation
- Maritime safety
- Leadership
- English
- Electronic navigation systems (ECDIS)
- Maritime conventions
- Emergency management
Preferred
- Experience on offshore supply vessels or tankers
- A dynamic positioning (DP) certificate
- Knowledge of Mediterranean ports
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