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