Captain/ Shipmaster

Our client is a major player in the upstream and downstream segments of the petroleum sector. With a quality portfolio of oil and gas assets in Nigeria, their capabilities extend through upstream (exploration & production and drilling), downstream, trading of oil product, sub-surface engineering and data appraisal for geophysics and petroleum projects. - Command vessels in various bodies of water. - Hire and supervise ship crew members. - Maintain boat and equipment. - Operate and maintain engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers. - Measure and record water depths. - Stick to planned route. - Ensure adequate levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen. - Use flashing lights and whittles to signal passing vessels. - Resolve problems with customers. - Tow and maneuver barges. - Signal tugboats. - Unload and attempt to sell cargo. - Sort logs or salvage lost logs. - Utilize electronic sounding devices. - Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment. - Inspect vessels. - Set courses and determine speeds using charts, plotting sheets, sextants, and compasses. - Monitor loading of cargo. - Record ship positions and movements. · Have a Master Mariner License · Must have sailed on international waters · Must have worked on Cargo's / Freighters · Ideal candidate from the Merchant Navy · 7 yrs working experience as a Captain on the international merchant ships, multipurpose cargo preferred. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.