Adnoc
Superintendent, Marine Operations
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
10/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/11/2026
Job description
ADNOC Logistics & Services runs a dry fleet of AHTS, PSV, DPII, mooring subsea and SSRV vessels across ADNOC fields, and keeping those vessels safe, compliant and fully utilised is the core of this Abu Dhabi position. Masters and ship staff turn to you for guidance on every marine matter, from navigational data and chart corrections to risk assessments. Compliance takes up a large share of the work, covering ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001 and 55001, SIRE and Rightship inspections, plus flag state and classification society requirements. Annual on-board navigation audits, marine inspections and pre-vetting visits mean regular time on the vessels, with every deficiency followed through to closure. Budgets matter too, since the fleet marine budget is prepared here and spending is tracked against it with the technical team. Incident investigations and root cause analysis fall within scope, and the role sits on the shore Emergency Response Team. Contracts for mooring ropes, LSA/FFA maintenance, gas detection and PPE are drafted or reviewed here, alongside the company's Safety Management System (SMS) procedures. A Master CoC (Class 1), the ISM Lead Auditor course, an ISPS Company Security Officer certificate and at least 4 years in command of dry and bulk vessels in ADNOC fields are expected.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Prepare the fleet marine budget and monitor financial performance against it with the technical team
- Review all marine risk assessments and confirm that risks are mitigated
- Serve on the shore Emergency Response Team for vessel emergencies
- Guide Masters and ship staff on all marine matters, including navigational data to avoid hazards
- Develop and improve company marine procedures and Safety Management System (SMS) content
- Conduct annual on-board navigation audits and marine training, logging results and closing out all deficiencies
- Investigate marine accidents and incidents, carry out root cause analysis and propose corrective and preventive actions
- Ensure vessel documentation and certification meet international regulations, flag state and classification society requirements
- Coordinate ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO, SIRE and Rightship audits and inspections, including annual ISM and ISPS audit plans
- Draft and review marine contracts such as mooring ropes and tails, LSA/FFA maintenance, gas detection calibration and PPE
- Supervise ship requisitions, repairs and surveys in line with class, IMO, OCIMF and ICS requirements and within budget
- Supply nautical publications and chart corrections to vessels on time
- Assess deck officer appraisals and candidates for suitability
- Attend vessels for marine inspections and pre-vetting, and follow port state control observations through to closure
- Set and monitor company, department and ship KPIs and build the fleet strategic plan in line with company strategy
- Advise vessels and management on new or amended maritime regulations and implement them on board
Experience & skills
- Hold a Master Certificate of Competency (Class 1) or equivalent
- Complete the ISM Lead Auditor course
- Possess an ISPS Company Security Officer certificate
- Bring at least 4 years of management experience, preferably in marine, health, safety and environment
- Show at least 4 years of sea service as Master on dry and bulk vessels such as AHTS, PSV, DPII, mooring subsea and SSRV in ADNOC fields
- Demonstrate prior sea service as Chief Officer
- Write clear technical and audit reports in English
- Maintain the physical fitness required to inspect all areas of a ship