Offshore Ship Supervisor

Offshore Ship Supervisor Job Title Offshore Ship Supervisor Job Summary This role serves as the vital link between sea-bound cargo operations and shore side regulatory compliance. The role involves overseeing the arrival, boarding, discharge processes for Crude and product vessels to ensure seamless operations. Organisation: Bluestar Shipping Lines Ltd. Department : Bluestar Shipping Office : GDNL Terminal ‘E’ Admin Building, 1st Floor, Apapa Port Complex, Apapa Wharf, Lagos-Nigeria. Reports to : Head, Bluestar Shipping Job Responsibilities Vessel Supervision: Oversee and coordinate all operational aspects of crude oil and liquid product tanker movements within the terminal and offshore anchorage zones. Agency Coordination: Coordinate directly with port officials and marine logistics teams to arrange positioned service crafts for the safe boarding of government delegation teams. Regulatory Compliance: Manage end-to-end regulatory compliance for vessel operations by preparing, validating, and distributing Notices of Arrival (NOA) and official advices to all relevant federal port agencies. Statement of Facts (SOF): Draft, compile, and finalize the official Statement of Facts (SOF) at the Dangote Single Point Mooring (SPM) for all discharging Crude Oil Tanker vessels. Discharge Monitoring: Monitor, calculate, and collate daily discharge tonnages and cargo transfer figures for crude and refined product vessels to ensure accuracy against manifest data. Operational Reporting: Provide structured, real-time offshore operational updates, delays, and vessel clearance statuses to the Lagos corporate office. Stakeholder Relations: Maintain professional, courteous, and compliant relations with internal logistics teams, ship captains, port authorities, and external maritime partners.

Practical knowledge of shipping operations, vessel boarding workflows, and clearance documentation procedures involving government agencies (e.g., NPA, NIMASA, Customs, Immigration). Solid understanding of supervisory oversight onboard marine vessels.

Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills for verifying discharge tonnages and tracking operational timings. Excellent logical reasoning, report writing, record-keeping, and independent decision-making abilities. Savvy with modern digital tools and highly competent in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for compiling maritime reports and dashboards. Proven integrity and a positive attitude. Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively and safely without close supervision in demanding offshore environments. Strong, courteous verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adhere to corporate policies and standard procedures. Planning and organizing skills.

Expérience

Experience in communicating effectively with internal teams, Port authorities, and external partners. Positive Attitude.

Formation / Diplômes

Minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Maritime Transport & Business Studies, Shipping/Ports Operations & Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional Qualification Professional membership or certifications within recognized shipping and maritime industry bodies (e.g., ICS, CIOTA, NMIM) is a distinct advantage. Desired Experience Minimum of two (2) years of active, hands-on working experience within shipping operations, marine agency services, or a closely related maritime field. Offshore Ship Supervisor

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