head - marine operations.

• Supervise operation of dry docks, wet berths, quay walls, and marine facilities.
• Approve marine operation plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
Safety, Statutory & ; Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with applicable maritime laws, port regulations, dock safety rules, and statutory requirements.
• Act as the responsible authority for marine safety, emergency response, oil spill control, and accident investigation.
• Liaise with Port Authorities, Coast Guard, Navy, Class, and statutory bodies.
• Ensure readiness of dock equipment such as pumps, capstans, winches, bollards, and emergency systems. Planning & ; Coordination:
• Coordinate with Ship Repair, Shipbuilding, Production Planning, Engineering, and Commercial teams for vessel scheduling.
• Optimize dock occupancy, berth utilization, and turnaround time.
• Support commercial inputs related to docking feasibility, timelines, and risks during bidding stage.
• Manage traffic movement of vessels, tugs, barges, and floating crafts within yard limits.
Leadership & ; Resource Management:
• Lead and manage Dock Masters, Deputy Dock Masters, Marine Officers, and support teams.
• Ensure adequate manpower availability, competency, and training of marine personnel.
• Approve work allocation, duty rosters, and shift planning for marine operations.
• Drive a strong safety culture across marine and dock operations.
Emergency Management & ; Incident Control:
• Act as Incident Commander during marine emergencies, grounding, flooding, fire, collision, or oil spill incidents.
• Conduct periodic emergency drills and review emergency preparedness.
• Investigate marine incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Documentation & ; Reporting:
• Ensure maintenance of docking records, docking plans, stability calculations, and statutory logs.
• Review and approve marine operation reports, incident reports, and compliance documents.
• Provide regular updates to top management on dock utilization, safety, and operational status.

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