Job Title: Dock Master
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Experience: ~5 years
Salary Range: ₹40,000 – ₹80,000 per month
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee all docking operations: docking, undocking, shifting, berthing & unberthing of vessels safely and efficiently.
- Prepare docking plans including alignment of keel blocks, side blocks, and ensuring the structural integrity of dock infrastructure.
- Coordinate with ship captains, tug operators, marine pilots, port agencies, engineering teams, and other departments.
- Inspect dock equipment, fenders, mooring lines, dock gates, dry docks, cranes, and other related infrastructure for safety and readiness.
- Supervise flooding / dewatering operations in dry dock / wet dock; ensure proper functioning of pumps and valves.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental rules, and port authority / maritime authority guidelines.
- Conduct risk assessments, oversee emergency procedures and drills related to docking operations.
- Maintain accurate reports / logs of dock usage, vessel movements, maintenance activities, incidents.
- Manage a team of dock workers / dock attendants; ensure training, supervision, and proper staffing of shifts.
Qualifications & Skills
- Educational qualification: Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture / Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent preferable).
- Certificate(s) of competency: e.g. Master of Foreign Going Ships / relevant certifications in ship handling, docking, pilotage (if applicable).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in marine/port/shipyard operations, particularly in docking / dry dock management.
- Strong knowledge of vessel types, docking / undocking procedures, maintenance of dock infrastructure.
- Good understanding of marine safety, environmental regulations (ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL etc.)
- Excellent leadership, communication, coordination skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
- Ability to work under pressure, in varying weather conditions, possibly on shifts.
- Decision-making skills, attention to detail.
Working Conditions
- On-site work at dock / dry dock / port facilities; exposure to marine environment, heavy machinery.
- Often involves coordination round the clock (depending on operations), occasional shifts or emergency work.
- Physical inspection duties; possibly supervising boarding / mooring.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
