OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Berthing Manager for our major client located in Immingham. This is a full-time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Berthing Planning & Coordination

Planning Vessel Movements: Develop detailed berthing plans for incoming and outgoing vessels, ensuring coordination between vessels and other site operations.
Scheduling: Ensure that docking schedules are optimised for the construction project needs, minimising delays and maximising efficiency.
Space Management: Determine available berthing space for various types of vessels, including construction barges, supply vessels, and storage and laydown areas at Henderson Dry Dock Facility.
Resource Allocation: Ensure the availability of necessary resources, including tugboats, mooring lines, and pilots, for each vessel’s docking and undocking.

2. Safety Management

Safety Compliance: Ensure that all berthing operations comply with local, national, and international safety regulations and environmental standards.
Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments for docking and undocking operations, identifying potential hazards and mitigating them.
Emergency Preparedness: Implement emergency response procedures for incidents such as vessel collisions, oil spills, or fire hazards. Loading and unloading of barges and vessels, what to do in an emergency.
Safety Training: Oversee the training of personnel involved in berthing operations to ensure they understand safety protocols, including those for hazardous weather conditions.

3. Communication & Stakeholder Management

Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between the construction team, vessel operators, port authorities, tug operators, and other stakeholders.
Coordination with Port Authorities: Maintain continuous communication with port authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure that berthing operations align with all maritime regulations.
Crew & Personnel Communication: Ensure clear and continuous communication between ship crews, tug crews, and the on-site construction team regarding vessel movements and docking schedules.
Logistics Support: Work with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to the construction site via vessels.

4. Operational Oversight

Docking Procedures: Supervise the docking and undocking processes, ensuring that all procedures are executed safely and efficiently.
Mooring Management: Oversee the proper mooring of vessels, ensuring they are securely tied to the dock or berth without risk of drifting or damage, especially during the enlightenment process.
Vessel Positioning: Ensure that vessels are positioned correctly for loading, unloading, and maintenance work, considering factors like tide, weather conditions, and water depth.

5. Equipment & Infrastructure Management

Facility Maintenance: Ensure that all berthing facilities, such as piers, docks, and fenders, are in good condition and ready for use by incoming vessels.
Vessel Handling Equipment: Oversee the operation and maintenance of equipment used for handling vessels (e.g., cranes, mooring winches, tugs, or pilot boats).

6. Environmental Management

Environmental Compliance: Ensure that berthing operations do not cause harm to the marine environment, and adhere to environmental regulations regarding water quality, emissions, and waste disposal.
Pollution Prevention: Implement strategies to prevent pollution (oil spills, sewage, trash) from vessels during berthing, and manage waste disposal effectively.
Monitoring Marine Life: In some projects, this might include monitoring the impact of construction activities on local marine life, particularly if the project is near environmentally sensitive areas.

7. Monitoring and Reporting

Progress Tracking: Monitor berthing operations to ensure that vessels are arriving and departing according to schedule, providing reports on any delays or issues.
Performance Metrics: Maintain records of berthing activities, including the number of vessels docked, cargo unloaded, and any issues encountered, to track the efficiency and safety of operations.
Incident Reporting: Document and report any accidents, near misses, or safety incidents during berthing activities, conducting investigations when necessary.

8. Weather & Tide Management

Weather Monitoring: Continuously monitor weather conditions and tides, adjusting berthing plans as needed to accommodate adverse conditions (storms, strong winds, etc.).
Tidal Considerations: Coordinate with local marine authorities and weather agencies to ensure that tides are favorable for docking and undocking activities

9. Documentation and Compliance

Permitting: Ensure that all required permits and approvals for berthing operations are in place and up to date.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain awareness of relevant maritime regulations and ensure that all operations comply with them, including but not limited to the CEMP, VMP, DMP and DCO.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

Maritime Knowledge: Strong understanding of marine operations, including knowledge of port logistics, vessel handling, and mooring systems.
Project Management: Ability to oversee complex operations and coordinate multiple stakeholders involved in the berthing process.
Leadership and Teamwork: Experience in leading a team of harbour personnel, dockmasters, and vessel crews.
Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve conflicts or issues that arise during berthing operations, particularly under challenging conditions.
Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal, management and organisational skills.
Ability to plan ahead, manage the work time frames and report to Project level.
A good working knowledge of the Health and Safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
Excellent organisation and people management/ team building skills.
Have a working understanding of NEC form of contract.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

Berthing Manager