DP World – Maritime Solutions, Marine Manager, UAE Ports,Dubai

The Marine Manager will lead the operational and technical management of the UAE Ports marine services fleet, covering tugs, pilot boats and mooring activities. Based at the Jebel Ali operations facility, the role combines day-to-day control with longer-term planning for safe vessel availability, technical performance, maintenance, crewing and service quality. The manager works with the General Manager, clients, vessel personnel, port teams and government authorities to deliver reliable services in line with contracts and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational performance of tugs, pilot boats and shore-based and seagoing mooring teams across the UAE ports business.
• Keep vessels fit for purpose and ready to meet contractual obligations, customer requirements and port operating needs.
• Plan vessel programmes, crew deployment, maintenance windows and top-side work to improve asset utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee docking, new-build, modification and technical improvement projects, ensuring work is properly planned and controlled.
• Maintain surveys, certificates, statutory records and insurance requirements, and monitor compliance with applicable marine standards.
• Review incident reports, investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Maintain client relationships, support business development initiatives and provide clear operational reporting to management.
• Ensure employees are appropriately trained and qualified for the vessels and duties they are assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master STCW 2010 Certificate of Competency, Class 1, with at least three years of deep-sea sailing and technical experience is required; an appropriate engineering technical qualification with tug operations experience may also be considered.
• Substantial shore-based marine operations management experience, including at least ten years in a senior operational role, is expected.
• Strong technical vessel-management experience, including fleet oversight, vessel acquisition or upgrade programmes and shipyard work, is important.
• Knowledge of shipping quality and safety systems, particularly the ISM Code, and the ability to manage a multinational workforce are essential.

Required Skills

• Marine fleet and port operations management
• Vessel maintenance, docking and certification oversight
• HSSEQ, incident management and regulatory compliance
• Budgeting, reporting, leadership and client relationship management
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Employment Details

Employer: DP World. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Employment type: Full Time.