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Wilhelmsen
Boarding Officer
Location:
Bahrain
Department: General Business
Job Description
Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
- Main Responsibilities
- Attend and board vessels as directed by the respective Manager, adhering to Wilhelmsen Standard of Operation and Customer requirements.
-Facilitate inward and outward immigration/customs clearances. -- Collect and process ship documents from terminals as required during port calls.
- Deliver Cash to Master aboard vessels in port.
- Assist with inward clearance at Anchorage alongside Customs Officers.
-Conduct email communication (in Arabic) with Port Authorities, Customs, and Immigration for various ship-related permissions. -- Prepare Arabic letters and documents for specific requirements.
- Coordinate with Government offices and the Chamber of Commerce for approvals and attestations.
- Visit vessels as required, ensuring compliance with Standard of Operation and Customer Requirements, while verifying with master's that all husbandry, vessel, and cargo needs are addressed.
- Understand and relay cargo-related requirements to the Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
- Arrange sign-on/sign-off procedures, shore passes, or gate passes for crew and guests as instructed.
- Utilize the Operating System WASP as a reporting tool in line with Standard of Operation Procedures.
- Provide detailed reports on ship arrivals, departures, cargo operations, and Statement of Facts (SOF).
- Ensure mobile phones hired to vessels are accounted for and signed by Masters.
- Exchange required documentation with master's during vessel arrival and departure.
- Process Ship Departure Certificates and Cargo Handling Forms (Pre-arrival and post-departure).
- Adhere to Company Personal Protective Equipment Standards while working in ports and onboard vessels.
- Uphold Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards within the scope of responsibilities.
- Ensure safe and efficient transportation of Ships Agency crew and other personnel linked to company activities whenever necessary.
- Report leads, business opportunities, and relevant port updates to the Manager.
- Support the Operations Department with vessel operations, service coordination, and customer communication via email.
Qualifications- Bahraini National, preferably aged between 25-35 years.
- Holding valid Customs Clearance License
- Graduate of Maritime and Logistics Study or similar course.
- Operations 1-2years experience from Ships Agency / Maritime industry added advantage.
- Customer Service oriented.
- Good communication skills and a very good command of the English language (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Pro-active and well organized.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Thorough and attentive to details.
- Valid Driving License.
What we can offer- Salary package
- Company laptop
- Company mobile & sim
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Recognition and reward program
- Learning and development program
- Career development program.
- Health and Wellness program
Wilhelmsen
Boarding Officer