Master (Installation Vessel)

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Transport and installation

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor   

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Master has the overarching legal responsibility for the safe and secure operation of the ship. A They have a statutory duty for safety and preservation of life at sea and legislated requirements for protecting the environment. A Master will oversee the vessel operations for the duration of the installation project, and ensures that all vessel operations adhere to the relevant guidelines of the ship’s flag state as well as the area in which it is operating.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Master 11/2 (Unlimited)

• Current AMSA Medical

• BOSIET

• ECDIS (specific type as per vessel specifications when known)

• Flag state medical and endorsement (if required when vessel is nominated)     

• Dynamic Positioning (DP) Offshore Unlimited Certification

• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Current Australian passport 

Experience

• Experience working on similar vessel types (e.g. dynamic positioning, construction, cable lay, pipe-lay, heavy lift, cable installation)

• Extensive experience working in a Master position in the Australian offshore sector

• Experience in dynamic positioning on a similar class vessel (when vessel is known)  

Skills and knowledge

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work with different nationalities and cultural groups

• Health and Safety knowledge and familiarity with running safety meetings, training, and drills \

• Knowledge and understanding of vessel classification and certificates

• Strong commercial acumen with ability to forecast and deliver project within budget requirements

Physical requirements

• Physical capability to pass AMSA medical 

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass a BOSIET (if required)

• Availability to mobilise and demobilise vessel internationally

Personal attributes

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing logistical requirements

• Excellent communication skills with capability to pass on information to all relevant stakeholders including developer, vessel owner, third party contractors and relevant government departments and regulators       

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture