DP World – Maritime Solutions, Marine Manager, UAE Ports

The Marine Manager is responsible for the operational and technical management of marine assets supporting UAE port activities. The fleet may include tugs, pilot boats and mooring vessels operating in support of port and customer requirements. The role combines day-to-day operational control with longer-term planning for vessel availability, maintenance, crewing, training and regulatory compliance. The manager works with clients, port teams, vessel personnel, contractors and authorities to maintain safe and reliable marine services. The position also supports vessel dockings, new builds, modifications and operational improvements, and requires the ability to respond to incidents or urgent marine requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily and long-term operations of tugs, pilot boats, mooring craft and related marine assets supporting UAE ports.
• Monitor fleet performance, availability and service delivery against customer requirements and operational commitments.
• Plan vessel maintenance, dockings, new builds and modifications, and coordinate technical solutions with relevant teams.
• Optimise asset use, crewing arrangements and maintenance resources while maintaining safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure vessel surveys, certificates, statutory requirements and operational procedures remain current and compliant.
• Lead training, operational reviews, incident reporting and improvement initiatives for marine personnel and service teams.
• Coordinate with clients and internal port teams and provide emergency support or duty relief when required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master STCW 2010 Certificate of Competency Class 1 is indicated, or a relevant technical engineering qualification with suitable tug-operation experience.
• The role calls for around ten years of shore-based port marine operations and vessel technical-management experience.
• For a seagoing route, at least three years of deep-sea sailing with technical experience is relevant.
• Experience managing marine operations, vessel maintenance, crews and statutory requirements is important.
• Candidates should be prepared to support emergency response and operational coverage as required.

Skills and Employment Details

• Marine operations leadership and vessel-management knowledge.
• Safety, regulatory and certification control.
• Asset utilisation, crewing and maintenance planning.
• Client communication, incident management and decision making.

Full-time marine management position supporting DP World UAE Ports, with operational responsibilities centred on Dubai and UAE port locations.