Marine Surveyor

Job Description

Join Our Global Team: Marine Surveyor Opportunity in Dubai

GAC, a global provider of shipping, logistics and marine services, is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with customers, staff, and suppliers, and committed to delivering integrated support with the highest levels of quality and safety. We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Marine Surveyor in our GAC Dubai operation. Could you be the ideal candidate?

Job Description

The main purpose of the job is to act promptly, professionally and effectively, attending to draft container/cargo/ bunker surveys as well as surveys for collisions/pollution/marine Incidents and sealing/unsealing of hatch covers. The surveyor will also witness cargo samples during analysis in labs, respond to all business correspondence, maintain accurate and regular timesheets, coordinate with third party contractors, meet financial targets, provide advice to Principals/P&I Club Members, and meet with local ship owners and agent to enhance business relationships. The job contributes towards department goals and targets by proactively handling claims and generating as much income as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle marine surveys from 1st notification to conclusion
• Attend to surveys whenever appropriate and retain as much as the outsourced survey work as possible
• Read and respond to all correspondence and incoming mails from Principals and P&I Club Members
• Prepare clear and concise survey reports as per P&I Club requirements
• Maintain accurate and regular time sheets of all work done and account for all disbursements
• Liaise with third party contractors and use appropriately for survey work
• Achieve set financial targets every month and follow up on outstandings
• Conduct marketing with local ship owners and agents
  
  

• Master Marine with surveying experience and certificate
• Preferably, hold a UAE Driving License
• Good knowledge of marine practices and technical know-how, good local contacts with agents
• Excellent English communication skills and knowledge of sub-Asian Languages
• Proficient in MS Office and communication applications/software
• At least 3 years’ experience in similar role; 5 years of experience in surveying or P&I work; 3 years sailing experience as Captain
  
  

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• The chance to work with a global leader in the industry