About Purpose of Position: Port Captain Jobs at Anglo American

Job Description:
What you’ll do

The purpose of the role is to support and assist the Manager – Safety, Sustainability & Technical Operations (Shipping) to provide and bring strong ocean freight technical, procedural and regulatory experience and knowledge to the Shipping Division.

Responsible for providing marine expertise to Anglo American business units in South Africa to ensure the safety of shipping operations & protection of our assets. Responsible for carrying out asset assurance checks on vessels at Saldanha Bay terminals appointed to carry our equity including carrying out incident investigations & providing recommendations, stakeholders engagement in marine-related matters & overall safety of shipping operations.

KEY TASKS

Safety, Health & Environment
We give our all to eliminating injuries because we value life and are unconditional about safety, health and well-being at work and at home.

Implementing safety procedures, standards and processes across both company’s chartered fleet of vessels calling ports at Saldanha Bay.
Carrying out a physical safety inspection on ships upon their arrival, noting the risks and having it addressed effectively during the ship’s port stay.
Monitor, review port operational practices and engage with relevant port stakeholders to address the operational safety improvement opportunities.
Extending the company’s safety and crew care initiatives during the visits.
Undertaking Occupational health and safety, casualty, accident, and pollution incident investigation.
Performance & Delivery

Provide technical backup to the commercial team where required.
Checking of passage plans to ensure vessel sailing passage is well planned and has all the hazards marked.
Overseeing towage operations, marine pilotage, berthing and mooring/unmooring operations, port/ship interface and port operations
Ensuring a smooth and cost-efficient operation of vessels through the ports by minimizing total time in port.
Identifying and reporting on vessel quality gaps between RightShip vetting levels and actual vessel standards.
Working directly with ports to ensure the operations are done safely and efficiently
Identifying opportunities for process improvements, making recommendations, and implementing changes.
Working with the operations and chartering team to review stowage plans and loading sequences.
Assist the shipping team in the nomination process of the vessels to the port for acceptance.
Stay on the vessel during operations for cargo monitoring.
Compliance

Adherence to all Anglo American Group and Marketing policies and procedures, as well as observing proper standards of conduct relating to the role.
Comply with Anglo American Security and Operating Standards
Carry out desktop vetting in compliance with Anglo American global vetting policy for all to be chartered vessels
Sustainability & Social

Participating and contributing to various stakeholder engagements and leading where necessary to identify and discuss best practices, covering Port Agencies, Port Authorities, Marine pilots, PSC, Seafarers Centre, and Vessel Owners.
Engagement with other Business Units to facilitate efficient port operations
Representing Anglo American shipping with various local company
Assisting in capturing carbon accounting data for arriving vessels.

Anglo American Port Captain Job Requirements

Anglo American Port Captain job requirements are following:-

Qualifications:
This role requires a moderate to a high level of experience and knowledge in the maritime industry – with a specific and detailed understanding of the technical and operational aspects of ocean freight activities.

A degree or qualification in maritime-related studies
Minimum 2 years to Maximum 7 years of experience in a shipping-related operations role
Desirable – time at sea in an officer or Engineer capacity.
Strong local maritime and port network
This individual will be required to board vessels at anchorage or in port regularly
Highly motivated and ability to self-manage tasks and workloads
Strong written and verbal communications skills (English)
Understanding of the global dry bulk shipping industry from technical aspects
Strong knowledge and understanding of the maritime regulatory environment as it relates to dry bulk shipping and dry bulk cargoes
A sound understanding of regulatory and cultural aspects of key ports where we discharge and load cargo
Understanding of standard charter party terms and contracts
Understanding of Technical Risk management
Strong understanding of vessel inspection and audit procedures.
Understanding the shipping process to collect technical information from the industry.

Port Captain Job Responsibility for Anglo American Job Vacancy

Additional information:
Who We Are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Amazing opportunities for learning and growth – from technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people
We’re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities internally to move onwards and upwards too
Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.