Job Description

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Our client in the import and export sector is seeking to recruit a Boarding Officer who is the first point of contact for vessels arriving into the port and processes all necessary formalities and declarations in a timely manner to ensure smooth entry and departure of ships assigned. He ensures full compliance to statutory formalities and factual declarations. The Boarding Officer identifies bottlenecks to propose improvements to the organisation's workflow and assists with its subsequent implementation.

The Boarding Officer is expected to establish good relationships with the Ship Captain and is an organised person who is able to juggle the demands of paperwork and on-site work. He may be expected to work irregular hours to cater to the different arrival times of ships, and cope with unanticipated events and tight work schedules.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate vessel arrival with Principal.
Announce vessel's arrival to Terminal/Port authority.
Attend daily port meeting.
To provide port position to Principal.
Prepare vessel formalities and send to Port authority.
Ensure communication with vessel regarding actual schedule and berthing.
Attending vessel while at berth (Arrival & Departure).
Upload Sharaf Marine System and send arrival and departure report to Principal.
Provide regular update to Principal and Ship's command.
Attend Cargo matters if required.
Report issues to Principals and Master.
Issue invoice to Principals.