Job Scope

Overall Responsibility

• Ultimate responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and operations of the ship and personnel.
• Act as the Company's representative, safeguarding its interests and those of the Charterer.
• Hold overriding authority in decisions related to Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental protection (QHSSE).

Authority & Compliance

• Full authority over all onboard personnel.
• Ensures compliance with Oil Pollution Prevention Legislations and maritime regulations.
• Approve operational or maintenance work affecting ship's safety or watertight integrity with the Company's authorization.
• Prohibit repairs affecting watertight integrity while ship is loaded, except in emergencies.

Safety & Security Duties

• Ensure crew training in emergency procedures and safety equipment within 24 hours of joining.
• Responsible for proper loading per Load Line Certificate and relevant legislation.
• Manage and report accidents and medical cases per Company protocols.
• Conduct Risk Assessments, Toolbox meetings, and adheres to Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
• Oversee handling and disposal of controlled medicines.
• Maintain vessel stability and ensures cargo is stowed and secured per IMDG code.
• Personally involved in training officers and ratings per Company policies and STCW requirements.

Change of Command

• Obtain relevant documents and information from predecessor.
• Conduct thorough inspection of the ship upon assuming command.
• Prepare and submit Assignment Report and Change of Command Report.
• Brief successor on ship characteristics, defects, and charter party terms.

Inspections

• Weekly inspections with Chief Engineer and Chief Officer covering:

1. Safety system
2. Cleanliness and hygiene
3. Living quarters, hospital, laundry, public spaces, galley, storerooms, refrigerators
4. Records inspections in the Deck Logbook.

Commercial Representation

• Protect Company's and Charterer's commercial interests.
• Prioritize Company's interests in case of conflict.
• Consult the Company before sharing documents or information with third parties.

Discipline & Efficiency

• Maintain discipline and efficiency among staff
• Responsible for good order and performance of officers and ratings

Others

• Manage ship's accounts and promotes economical use of stores
• Custodian of:

1. Ship's certificates
2. Crew passports and discharge books
3. Crew certificates
4. Ship's articles

Requirements

• Valid Master (Foreign Going) Certificate of Competency (CoC 1 Deck, unlimited)
• Minimum 12 months experience as Master