Referent Captain

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited Recruitment 2026: Apply Now

Job Title: Referent Captain

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• Support Marine Assurance, deck training, and operational improvements by utilizing simulator exercises.
• These exercises aid in incident investigations, vessel familiarization, procedure validation, risk assessments, and pre-operational planning for new projects or complex marine operations.
• Develop and Enhance Crew Competence: Support the fleet in training, mentoring, and competency assessments for the crew, and to improve navigational safety, offshore operations, and operational performance.
• Act as the company’s marine subject matter expert by providing guidance on navigational safety, vessel operations, incident investigations, risk assessments, client inspections (OVID, SUPO, PHI, OVMSA), and implementation of lessons learned to improve fleet performance.
• Ensure vessels are operated in accordance with the company’s Marina Assurance Procedure.
• Support the Fleet Manager in OVID performance analysis and procedure review and development as required.
• Support in annual Course Scheduling of all Deck Training (OOW & AB), including Induction training for new employees and refresher courses for existing Pilots and Officer of the Watch (OOW) as well as Able Seaman (AB) forming part as a navigational watch and nightwatchmen.
• Conduct Marine Assurance and Vessel Assessments: Lead and support vessel inspections, assurance activities, and operational assessments to verify compliance, identify risks, drive corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement.
• Integration of course feedback and course updates.

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Minimum Diploma Level).
• Should ideally have obtained CoC as Master of a vessel STCW Reg II/1.
• 5 – 10 Years’ Experience in the Maritime industry of which 5 should have been in seagoing positions.

Application Closing Date

14th November, 2026.

Job Title: Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• As Master onboard, Surfer Pilot is responsible for all aspects of safe vessel operation, at all times.
• He has full authority and responsibility to take any and all measures necessary to ensure safety, safeguard human life, protects assets and prevent pollution.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and in charge of Navigation, Preparation, Manœuvring the vessel and managing emergency situations
• Supervise passengers and cargo transfer
• Ensures vessel tidiness and cleanliness, and routine maintenance
• In charge of compliance to Bourbon and Clients policies and procedures; Motivating personnel to apply policies and follow procedures, by providing information and familiarisation and by carrying out emergency drills
• Conduct onboard crew management and training
• In charge of reporting technical or operational incident to the Management
• Ensuring that the bridge is sufficiently manned at all times, taking into consideration the prevailing conditions and the principles of safe manning
• Reporting (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) as applicable and required.

Requirements

• OOW Deck (NCV / Unlimited);
• STCW Certifications as applicable
• Two years or more as a Deck Officer or Surfer Pilot.

Application Closing Date

14th November, 2026.

Job Title: Assistant Operations Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• Responsible for supporting vessel readiness and operational logistics by coordinating pre-hire inspections, vessel preparation, material supply and tracking, quayside operations, and deployment activities.
• The role also oversees documentation compliance, CCTV reviews, operational reporting, vessel departure checks, offshore vessel visits, navigational audits, and crew coaching to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.

Job Details

• Prepare vessels for client pre-hire inspections and deployment, ensuring all required materials, critical spare parts, engine oil, and cleaning materials requested by the crew are available. This is done one day prior to deployment to ensure the vessel departs as scheduled and to avoid delays in vessel delivery to the client.
• Prepare vessels for client deployments in accordance with company standards and general marine standards. This includes testing all navigation and operational equipment, such as plotters, VHF radios, GPS, echo sounders, computers, photocopiers, internet systems, and CCTV systems, as well as completing all relevant inspection checklists.
• Prepare vessels for OVID inspections and upload all required documentation to the OVID website before either remote or physical inspections.
• Coordinate and arrange quayside space for incoming vessels and vessels requiring maintenance, crew changes, lifting operations, or dry-docking activities within Amadi Base.
• Follow up with the Purchasing Department regarding materials required for vessels, whether for urgent or routine procurement.
• Liaise with the Logistics Officer to ensure materials required by operational vessels, both inshore and offshore, are delivered promptly to sustain vessel operations and sea endurance.
• Coordinate and arrange client crew changes at Amadi Base in accordance with client and health-related requirements.
• Follow up with relevant departments and gather the required evidence to close out outstanding findings or observations from client pre-hire inspections and OVID inspections for vessels assigned to clients.
• Maintain inventory records of all operational materials kept onboard vessels, including publications, charts, cameras, safe haven materials, day and night binoculars, portable VHF radios, emergency radios, parallel rulers, dividers, and other navigational equipment.
• Oversee the activities of Operations Coordinators and Operations Officers, including daily fleet monitoring, particularly during vessel transit operations.
• Ensure fleet charts are current and up to date.
• Conduct remote CCTV reviews with the support of the Technical Department.
• Support safe vessel operations through offshore vessel visits, navigational audits, and the coaching and development of vessel crews.

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification ((Minimum HND, BSC, etc.)
• 5 – 10 Years Experience in Maritime industry of which 5 years should have been spent at sea.
• Know-how to promote and lead HSE culture and awareness in his-met scope of responsibility.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools and methodologies and know-how to implement a maintenance plan. such as task assistance.
• Knows industry standard concerning best practices in marine industry, such as pollution controls, application for rules of the road, usages of simulator.

Application Closing Date

18th November, 2026.

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited Recruitment 2026: Apply Now