Port Captain

The Port Captain is responsible for the planning, coordination, oversight, and execution of vessel and cargo operations within assigned ports, ensuring activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational, commercial, and customer objectives. Serving as a key operational representative of the Company, the Port Captain acts as the primary liaison among vessel owners and operators, steamship lines, terminal operators, stevedores, labor organizations, customers, surveyors, port authorities, and other stakeholders involved in vessel and cargo operations. Leveraging extensive maritime industry expertise and cargo-handling knowledge, the Port Captain coordinates port calls, monitors vessel performance, resolves operational challenges, and drives continuous improvement in vessel and terminal operations. The Port Captain exercises independent judgment and discretion in planning vessel operations, evaluating operational risks, allocating resources, resolving complex operational issues, and recommending and implementing operational adjustments, where authorized, that impact operational efficiency, customer service, safety performance, regulatory compliance, cost management, and overall business results. Acting as the Company's designated operational representative, the Port Captain is responsible for making real-time operational decisions necessary to support safe, compliant, and efficient vessel and cargo operations while balancing customer requirements, operational constraints, and commercial objectives. This role requires the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders, maintain regulatory and safety compliance, and support the successful execution of customer requirements. Depending on operational needs, vessel schedules, cargo types, and port activities, the Port Captain may be required to work both onsite at marine terminals and aboard vessels, as well as remotely coordinate and oversee operations across multiple locations. Specific Essential Job Duties Vessel and Cargo Operations / Cargo Planning and Documentation Plan, coordinate, and oversee vessel and cargo operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely execution of loading, discharge, and vessel turnaround activities. Develop and manage cargo stowage, loading, and discharge plans while optimizing vessel utilization, operational performance, and customer service. Coordinate with vessel personnel, terminal operators, stevedores, customers, and other stakeholders to support seamless cargo movement and operational execution. Monitor production, vessel schedules, labor utilization, cargo volumes, and operational performance, implementing solutions to address delays, improve efficiency, and achieve operational objectives. Review, maintain, and reconcile cargo manifests, operational records, and planning documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective operational reporting. Evaluate operational requirements and recommend adjustments to labor, equipment, work processes, and cargo plans to maximize productivity, control costs, and support successful vessel operations. Exercise independent judgment in evaluating operational alternatives, prioritizing resources, and implementing or recommending solutions to address vessel, cargo, labor, equipment, scheduling, and service-related challenges. Maintain accurate operational data, reports, and documentation while supporting continuous improvement in cargo planning, reporting, and vessel operations. Labor, Stevedore, and Customer Relations Build and maintain effective working relationships with terminal operators, stevedores, labor representatives, customers, vessel owners, steamship lines, and other key stakeholders to support successful vessel and cargo operations. Coordinate labor resources and operational requirements to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of cargo handling activities. Monitor workforce productivity, operational performance, and resource utilization, re…

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