MASTER UNLIMITED

Position Title: Master Unlimited

Vessel Type: Pipelayer Vessel

Operation Area: Nigeria / Argentina

Contract Duration: 60 days

Vessel Details

• Place and year of construction: France - 1975
• Rebuilt in: 2011
• Flag: Italy
• Length overall: 135.81 m
• Breadth: 30.5 m
• Depth: 9 m
• Max draft: 6 m
• Min draft: 3.08 m
• Gross tonnage: 13871 t
• Mooring system: 10-point mooring (10t Delta Flipper anchors)
• Accommodation: 250 pax
• Crane capacity: Clyde S52E revolving crane 703t Liebherr PBW 10/12 revolving cranes 10t
• Firing line: 4" to 36" OD line pipe range tensioning capacity 200t
• Pipelavy system: 4 main + 3 piggy-back welding stations 5 x 50t davits stinger of 60 m with 6 x 60t tilting rollers
• Helicopter deck: class H2, max rating 9.3t, dimens. 22.2m x 22.2m

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full command of the vessel and ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant conduct of all onboard operations.
• Lead the vessel’s crew and maintain high standards of discipline, professionalism, and operational readiness.
• Ensure safe navigation and compliance with company procedures and international maritime regulations.
• Oversee all marine aspects of pipelay and offshore support activities, ensuring coordination with onboard departments and project management.
• Maintain full compliance with Flag State, Class, ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and all relevant statutory and company requirements.
• Be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies onboard.
• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox meetings, emergency drills, and safety briefings to promote a strong safety culture onboard.
• Monitor vessel stability, ballast operations, cargo/deck activities, and overall seaworthiness throughout the project.
• Liaise with charterers, clients, port authorities, and company representatives in relation to operational and project requirements.
• Prepare and submit all required reports, logs, and documentation related to vessel performance, incidents, compliance, and operational status.

Requirements

• Valid STCW II/2 (Master) Certificate of Competency released in Italy.
• Previous experience as Master on pipelay vessels is mandatory.
• A solid familiarity with the offshore sector is required.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and crew management skills.
• Good knowledge of ISM Code, international maritime regulations, and safety management systems.
• Fluency in Italian (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.

To apply for this position you need a WORKING EXPERIENCE like MASTER UNLIMITED To apply for this position you need a WORKING EXPERIENCE in this enviroment: PIPE LAYER in OIL & ENERGY, OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION