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Dynamic Positioning Operator — Offshore DP Support Vessel (night watch)

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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
5F2E

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Summary

This is the second DPO opening on the same 65 m DP2 offshore support vessel; you will be one of two DPOs on each 12-hour watch, covering the night watch opposite our day-watch DPO. Rotation is 28 days on, 28 days off, joining and signing off in Dubai.

You will operate the DP system overnight during ongoing platform support work, hand over capability checks and position-keeping status at each watch change, and respond to alarm conditions independently until the master is called. 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 and confidence working the night watch unsupervised.

Responsibilities

  • Night-watch DP system operation during platform support work
  • Watch handover and capability check logging
  • Independent response to DP alarm conditions
  • Position-keeping monitoring through the night watch

Benefits

  • 28/28 rotation, paid leave
  • Flight ticket
  • Medical insurance
  • Night-watch allowance

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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