Marine Operations Coordinator (United Arab Emirates) Deira

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture and possess 4-5 years of regional experience in ports, shipyards, or offshore environments. The role requires a valid UAE driving license, medical fitness for site work, and technical knowledge of marine operations and heavy lifting.

Job Summary

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Marine Operations Coordinator – For Industry Leader in Heavy Lifting and transportation
Working at Dubai, UAE
The Marine Operations Coordinator coordinates day-to-day marine manpower, tug and barge planning, auxiliary equipment and site activities to meet project requirements. The role ensures crew certifications and equipment readiness, coordinates surveys and inspections, supports mobilisation and demobilisation, and maintains operational and utilisation trackers. Working with internal teams and external stakeholders, the coordinator supports safe marine operations in line with method statements, certification requirements and local regulations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Manpower Management
Day to day Planning of Manpower and allocation to sites based on project requirements / expertise / certifications of individuals.
Communicating with Marine site team providing clear directives on the day to day work.
Ensuring training and certifications of field staff is valid / updated as required by MM and clients.
Communicate with the team and make them understand on the operation for specific project, take advise from Supervisors and provide feedback to engineering in case of any changes that would help operations.
Equipment Management
Planning of MMT barges
Planning of TP barges and tugs for projects
Ensuring that barges are always in Class and made ready for inspections / surveys.
Certifications to be kept valid in class, insurances and local regulations.
Making barges ready for operations in line to method statements
Capture utilisation of core equipment
Auxiliary Equipment Management
Day to day Planning of Equipment and allocation to sites based on project requirements.
Ensuring equipment is certified well maintained in coordination with TP and EMD.
Capture utilisation of Aux equipment’s
Operations Management
Maintain tracker for tug and barge
Onhire and offhire surveys of Barges and tugs
Communicate with port / tug masters / marine agents for day-to-day operations
Perform SHEQ inspections on barges and tugs
Make project Mobilization list, identify shortfall and action accordingly.
Ensure all equipment is properly demobilized.
Attend and assist client inspections, close punch list and get the approvals on timely basis.
Maintain MGO consumption trackers

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Education
Mechanical Engineer / Naval Architect with sound understanding of tugs and barges
Other Mandatory Requirements
MUST have UAE driving license
Medically fit to work on sites
Flexible with traveling regionally, based on project requirements. (70% on site and 30% office)
Experience and Technical Knowledge
4-5 years regional experience while working in ports, shipyards, ship building, offshore islands
Resource management – Manpower and Equipment
Site management, project management and Safety
Understanding of barges, tugs, marine operations, surveys, inspections
Awareness of Class & Statutory Certifications, Drawings, Surveys and inspections
Familiar with Loadouts, Ballasting, moorings, heavy lifts.
Awareness of warranty surveys and marine standards

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Work with an industry leader: Be part of Mammoet, an industry leader in heavy lifting and transportation, supporting specialist marine and project operations.
Learn new technologies: Develop your technical knowledge through exposure to specialist equipment, new technologies and innovative heavy-lift and transportation solutions.
Collaborate with global teams: Work with colleagues and specialists across Mammoet’s global network, sharing knowledge and learning from international experience.
Gain experience on complex and mega projects: Build hands-on experience supporting intricate marine operations and large-scale heavy-lift and transportation projects.

Responsibilities

The Marine Operations Coordinator manages day-to-day marine manpower, tug and barge planning, and auxiliary equipment to meet project requirements. They ensure equipment readiness, oversee site activities, and maintain operational trackers while adhering to safety and certification standards.

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