Mooring Master

About the role

The Mooring Master leads and supervises all marine maneuvering, mooring, connecting and unmooring operations of tankers alongside the FPSO. Reporting to the Cargo Superintendent, the role ensures strict compliance with international regulations, OCIMF recommendations and Saipem safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and safely execute mooring, connecting and unmooring of tankers (offloading, tandem, STS) alongside the FPSO.
• Ensure all operations comply with OCIMF guidelines, IMO regulations and internal safety procedures.
• Evaluate metocean conditions (wind, waves, currents) before and during maneuvers and exercise Stop Work Authority when needed.
• Inspect mooring lines, cargo hoses, shackles and towing systems for operational readiness.
• Coordinate communication between the FPSO team, support vessels and receiving tankers throughout the approach and pumping process.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification with significant experience.
• 8‑10 years proven offshore experience (FPSO or oil tankers) in complex mooring operations.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) for radio coordination and reporting.
• Must reside in Angola and hold a valid residence card (no sponsorship offered).

Required skills

• Vessel handling
• Offloading system operation
• Marine emergency management
• Real‑time metocean monitoring and drift‑forecasting software
• Master Unlimited Certificate (STCW II/2) – Master Class 1
• STCW Basic Safety, Survival at Sea, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid and Rescue training
• Valid marine medical certificate (ENG1) and international vaccination card

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract with a comprehensive corporate benefits package
• Health insurance covering 100% of employee costs and up to four direct dependents