Senior Marine Superintendent
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Duob Recruitment is hiring a Senior Marine Superintendent in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria on a full-time basis. The role leads vessel operations, safety management, and deck department efficiency while serving as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to ensure ISM/ISPS compliance and zero lost-time injuries.
- Full-time role based in Port Harcourt, Rivers
- Acts as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) in the vessel safety chain
- Responsible for ISM/ISPS implementation on board and in the office
- Focus on safety, pollution prevention, and cost-effective vessel operations
- Reports monthly to the General Manager
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- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, Marine Operations, Maritime SafetyThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Port HarcourtThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Job Title: Senior Marine Superintendent
Senior Marine Superintendent at Duob Recruitment
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Sep 23, 2026, 5:11 AM
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Duob Recruitment is an end to end recruitment company, we recruit for our client in various sectors of the economy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Focus
To lead and manage all aspects of vessel’s operations (including the Safety management System) and resources to deliver cost effective, timely and high-quality services.
Act as SICL’s DPA in the safety chain of the vessel operations; a reliable connection between the management and the crewmembers and to supervise the operations of the vessels, and ensuring that adequate resources and shore-based support are applied.
Context
Reliable connection between the management and the seamen to supervise the operations of the vessels, monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the operation of each vessel and ensuring that adequate resources and shore-based support are applied.
The Designated Person Ashore (DPA) is the significant employee in the safety chain for the vessel operations.
Ensure the proper implementation of the ISM / ISPS codes, both on board the vessels and in the office.
Administering the company's engineering strategy, policy and procedures
The Senior Marine Superintendent /DPA is responsible for directly managing, supporting and providing direction and leadership to the operations of the vessels and safety of the crewmembers.
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the deck department of the vessel, ensuring maximum efficiency, quality and productivity while minimizing costs, waste and ineffectiveness
Job Duties and
Responsibilities
- The Senior Marine Superintendent /DPA is required to:
- Ensure Lost Time Injuries (LTI) is reduced to zero throughout the year in all company’s locations.
- Coordinate and direct the operations of the Vessel, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of the vessel’s operations with business priorities.
- Leading the berthing party to receive vessels at port calls
- Submit monthly report of departmental activities to the General Manager.
- Monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of each vessel in the fleet;
- collating Masters review to update the SMS
- Ensures that all vessel operations are carried out in a healthy and safe manner and in strict adherence to safety rules and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- To promote a safety culture that strives for continuous improvement and thereby minimises the risk of personnel injury and environmental pollution.
- Ensure that all audit
Requirements
- for office and vessels are met
- Review daily reports from vessels and intervene as may be required.
- To ensure that vessels and operating systems are maintained in a condition that is fit for purpose.
- To ensure that corrective actions are completed for non-conformances raised during internal and external audit.
- Facilitate all quarterly management HSE committee/ Management Review meetings.
- Serve as the custodian of the SMS and train seagoing staff on the contents and application.
- Monitoring the Safety Management Systems and report the position if remedial action or changes to the system are needed.
- Participate actively in management site tours.
- Actively involved in cadetship training scheme, serving as a mentor to deck cadets
- To ensure that crew are adequately trained and qualified, in compliance with current legislation.
- Supervise HSE Prequel/ Tender documents to meet client(s) demand/ standard during contract bidding.
- Ensure that vessel crew adhered to all procedures and comply with international safety management (ISM), classification society rules, and Maritime insurance.
- Develop and maintain suitable and relevant health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies
- To review the suitability of operating and safety systems at timely intervals.
- Competencies:
- Good knowledge of dry docking of vessels
- Excellent Organization and Supervisory Skills
- Good knowledge of Nautical science and operations, Marine Management and technology
- Management of Risks and Emergencies
- iExcellent Communication and People Management Skills
- IT Appreciation and Application
- Contract Management
- Good knowledge of Offshore and Ship Operation
- Willing to work irregular hours and travel offshore within short notice
- Good knowledge of Marine Safety Management Systems and ISM code
- Excellent Knowledge of flag states and class
- Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments,
- Vessel maintenance techniques.
- Document and Records Management
- Good knowledge of marine machinery equipment and vessel facilities
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
Knowledge and Skills
- Required:
- Willing to work irregular hours and travel offshore within short notice
- Should be able to use initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision
- Statistical Analysis,
- Attention to Details
- Committed to Self Development
- Relations with Others
- Documentation Skills,
- Results Oriented – Meet deadlines on assignments,
- Have a proactive disposition towards duties.
- Acts as a Team Player - Collaborate and supporting colleagues across the organization, while still being able to work independently
- Should possess current Marine industry history and dynamics (including deep knowledge of laws and regulations)
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with others
- Excellent Communication and People Management Skills
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
- jobs@duobrecruitment.com
- using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
- Application
- Deadline:
- 31st October, 2026.
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- Port Harcourt and 1 other location
- Port Harcourt
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- Rivers State