Berthing Master (with Loading Master competences)

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the authority of the Marine Terminal Pilot  for all operations on board tanker loading/offloading operations, is in charge of export tanker mooring equipment for FPSO and offloading buoy (maintenance level 1).

In addition, upon request of the Marine Operation Superintendant, acts as supplementary Loading Master.

In his/her role:

• • assures the follow up of the loading & transfer operations of crude oil and ballasting/deballasting operations;
  • distributes the daily work tasks to the pumpman;
  • assists the Marine Operation Superintendant upon request.

Loading/Offloading

• Is in charge of the pre-tanker check list verification and completion.
• Ensures all necessary equipments are ready for the operations.
• Checks the rigging and lifting equipment conditions and the colour coding.
• Checks that the tanker crew complies with safety practices during tanker mooring/unmooring and hose handling operations.
• Advises tanker crew and leads the mooring team during tanker mooring/unmooring and hose handling operations.
• Leads offloading and methanol hoses connection and disconnection on tanker, assisted by tanker crew.
• Leads the ship’s crew and terminal’s tug when picking up/giving back tool box, and making fast/cast off terminal tug’s tow lines.
• Informs pilot by radio during final approach regarding distance to go, mooring point position, mooring lines and hose conditions.
• Leads the work boat during tanker mooring, hose handling, or any other operations.
• Is on watch on board the export tanker during operation at the offloading buoy, in shift with the pilot.
• Reports to the pilot any deviations encountered during his/her watch.

Maintenance

• Acts as team leader for all maintenance operations assigned to his team (including paint touch-up and surface preparation).
• Executes maintenance plans for offloading buoy, offloading hoses, tandem mooring equipments, tandem offloading system, mooring hawsers and related loose gears equipments.
• Leads the dedicated a mooring team and additional personnel if applicable, for above mentioned maintenance operations.
• Submits permit to work as requestor, for the job to be done.
• Assists in the trim and stability loading computer tests.
• Assists in the preparation of the tank entry, including work permit.
• Assists in follow-up of the maintenance of cargo tank equipment.
• Assists in follow up of empty spaces (void spaces, chain locker).
• Assists in of anti-pollution equipment verification and preparation on deck as per instructions received from the Marine Operation Superintendant.
• Assists during works in FPSO capacities.

Commercial operations

• Assists in calculations and records the daily storage quantities.
• Assists in management of crude oil loading, storage, and export operations.
• Assists in monitoring the loading of produced crude oil and inerting gas operations.
• Assists in crude oil distribution between tanks, drawing-up of loading and offloading plans including pumps and valves to be used.
• Assists with carrying-out trim and stability calculations and maintaining appropriate records on board.
• Assists during Crude Oil Washing operations and planning, including recording of sediments deposit.
• Assists in slop water management according to MARPOL regulations.

SKILLS & BACKGROUND

Work experience

• Minimum ten (10) months as Loading Master on board FPSO
• Helicopter Landing Officer
• Supervisory experiences : must have proven ability as a Supervisor of a small team
• Experience in Oil & Gas Industry is required (working in hazardous area, ATEX concept)
• Proven record of achievement within mooring/diving operations

Certifications

BST/HUET or BOSIET

Degree

Former Merchant Navy Officer Mariner with Chief Officer STCW Class 1

Languages

Fluent spoken and written English (French and Portuguese is an advantage)