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Dynamic Positioning Operator — Offshore DP Support Vessel

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Dynamic Positioning Operator · Offshore (DP) · Middle East, Dubai

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Overview

Position
Dynamic Positioning Operator
Vessel type
Offshore (DP)
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Panama
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Rotational
Starts
Experience required
4 years
Salary
6,500–8,000 USD per month
Posted
Job reference
3A7D

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Summary

••• is looking for a dynamic positioning operator for a 65 m DP2 offshore support vessel working field support contracts in the Arabian Gulf. Rotation is 28 days on, 28 days off, joining and signing off in Dubai; you will be one of two DPOs on each 12-hour watch, working alongside a colleague through the day watch.

You will operate the DP system during close-quarters work alongside offshore platforms and other vessels, monitor position-keeping and thruster performance, and log DP capability checks before each operation. A TR Officer of the Watch (Deck) certificate, GMDSS General Operator's Certificate, a DP Induction and DP Advanced certificate, STCW Basic Safety Training and a current MLC medical certificate are required, along with at least four years of DP vessel deck experience.

Responsibilities

  • DP system operation during platform support work
  • Position-keeping and thruster performance monitoring
  • Pre-operation DP capability checks and logging
  • Communication with platform crews and other vessels

Benefits

  • 28/28 rotation, paid leave
  • Flight ticket
  • Medical insurance
  • DP certificate renewal covered

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL
  • DP InductionDP_INDUCTION
  • DP AdvancedDP_ADVANCED
  • TR Officer of the Watch - Deck (500-3000GT)TR_VARDIYA_ZABITI
  • GMDSS General Operator's CertificateGMDSS_GOC

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · B2

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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