Boat Captain

Boat Captain Job Responsibilities
- Steer and operate vessels using equipment such as radar, depth finders, radios, buoys, lights and lighthouses
- Dock and undock sailing vessels, sometimes navigating through tight spaces, such as locks
- Alter navigation plans based on weather conditions to keep vessels, passengers and cargo safe
- Inspect boats and ships to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and their conformity to regulations
- Read gauges to ensure safe levels of hydraulic fluid and oxygen or air pressure
- Compute positions, set courses and determine speeds using charts, compasses, sextants, area plotting sheets and knowledge of local conditions
- Signal crew members and deckhands to perform necessary tasks, including rig tow lines, open or close ramps and gates and pull guard chains across entries
- Maintain all onboard equipment, and keep detailed records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather conditions.

**Job Skills & Qualifications**

**Required**
- Boat Commercial driving license
- Two or more years’ experience as a captain
- Firm knowledge of marine craft communication, signaling and navigation systems
- STCW Certificate
- Seaman ID

Salary range:

- 4500-7000 AED

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Deadline: 14/08/2023