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Limited Master — Harbour Tug

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Limited Master · Tug · Middle East, Dubai

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Overview

Position
Limited Master
Vessel type
Tug
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Panama
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Rotational
Starts
Experience required
6 years
Salary
5,800–7,200 USD per month
Posted
Job reference
1A3F

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Summary

••• is looking for a limited master to command a 32 m harbour and escort tug based in Dubai, supporting berthing operations and occasional offshore towage jobs in the Arabian Gulf. Rotation is 28 days on, 28 days off, joining and signing off in Dubai.

You will handle ship-assist and towage operations in a busy commercial port, supervise a crew of seven, and keep the tug's readiness and maintenance log current between jobs. A TR Limited Master (<500GT) certificate of competency and a current MLC medical certificate are required, along with at least six years of tug or small commercial vessel command experience.

Responsibilities

  • Ship-assist and towage operations in port and coastal waters
  • Command and supervision of a seven-person crew
  • Tug readiness, maintenance log and safety equipment checks
  • Liaison with port control and pilots during berthing jobs

Benefits

  • 28/28 rotation, paid leave period
  • Flight ticket to point of hire
  • Full medical insurance
  • Overtime pay for offshore towage jobs

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL
  • TR Limited Master (<500GT)TR_SINIRLI_KAPTAN

Preferred certificates

  • GMDSS Restricted Operator's CertificateGMDSS_ROC

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · B1

Visa requirement

None

Location

Region
Middle East
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Embarkation port
Dubai (Jebel Ali)

Employer

Employer verified · Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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