Marine Operations Manager

To provide operational leadership with a goal of achieving 100% customer satisfaction while ensuring consistency operating standards.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Managing the Marine operation & fleet of 50 seated Catamaran’s, Patrol boats and Pontoon boat.

·         Providing training to Boat Skippers, Crews and Marine Hostess

·         Rostering, leave management and performance record of Boat captains, Crews & Marine Hostesses

·         Inspecting the seaworthiness of all vessels

·         Ensuring navigation/communication equipment are in operational condition

·         Implementing & monitoring proper grooming and hygiene standards for Skippers, Boat Crew & Marine Hostesses as per company standard

·         Making inventory and replenishment of all consumable items

·         Keeping records of boat equipment and tools

·         Tracking and monitoring all vessels

·         Keeping records of all boat maintenance (mechanical, electrical, navigation and electronic equipment’s)

·         Ensuring boat schedules are carried out as per Company’s standard

·         Ensuring all vessels are cleaned and maintained as per set standards without fail at all times

·         Main contact for entire boat operations

·         Ensuring all boat assets are mechanically safe and clean

·         Conducting safety drills and rescue, including sea trials

·         Assessing and making decisions during bad weather condition

·         Carrying out minor boat repairs

·         Liaises with local authorities and coordinating with third party companies regarding repair and maintenance of all vessels such as:

–          Antifouling

–          Hull cleaning

–          Dry docking

–          Proper disposal of backwater and grey water

–          Boat engine and generators periodic maintenance

–          Air-conditioning equipment

–          Safety equipment

–          Distress kits

–          Boat retrieval and rescue

–          Coordinating with the coastguard and port authorities

–          Coordinating with the engine/boat supplier

–         7-10 years Solid marina/marine background.

–        Mandatory sailing experience as for luxury yacht or Cruise line

–        Effective navigation experience

–        Completion of International Maritime Organization (IMO) certifications is a mandatory requirement.

–         Has a valid license of the following:

• Boat driving
• Diving

–          Any other marine/marina certification (CMM & AMMC/IMM)

–          Familiar with the navigation charts in Middle east specially in Qatar and borders

–          Familiar with navigation routes to other marinas in Qatar

–          Well versed in Maritime rules and regulation

–         Customer/guest service oriented