WATER BOSS

Job Description

The Water Boss is responsible for coordinating and supervising all marine support activities associated with dredging and reclamation operations. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and continuous movement of vessels, barges, tugs, and support craft while maintaining compliance with company procedures, project requirements, and applicable maritime regulations. The Water Boss serves as the primary point of communication between marine assets, dredging crews, reclamation teams, and shore-based management to ensure uninterrupted project execution.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily marine operations to support dredging, reclamation, and construction activities.
• Direct and monitor the movement of dredgers, tugs, barges, workboats, and other support vessels within the project area.
• Ensure safe navigation and vessel positioning in accordance with approved marine traffic plans.
• Coordinate vessel arrivals, departures, anchoring, towing, and shifting operations.
• Maintain effective communication with vessel masters, marine crews, project engineers, and site management via VHF radio and other communication systems.
• Monitor dredging production and marine logistics to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
• Coordinate fuel, freshwater, provisions, crew transfers, spare parts, and other marine support requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NMDC Group HSE policies, international maritime regulations, and client requirements.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture among marine personnel.
• Monitor weather forecasts, tide conditions, and sea state to ensure safe marine operations.
• Coordinate emergency response activities during marine incidents and assist with evacuation or rescue operations when required.
• Ensure all marine permits, navigation warnings, and operational clearances are obtained before commencing activities.
• Maintain accurate daily operational logs, vessel movement records, and marine activity reports.
• Coordinate with survey teams for dredging alignment, reclamation boundaries, and vessel positioning.
• Support project planning by scheduling marine resources and optimizing vessel utilization.
• Report operational issues, equipment failures, delays, and incidents promptly to project management.
• Ensure housekeeping and environmental protection measures are implemented throughout marine operations.
• Assist in investigations of marine incidents, near misses, and operational non-conformities.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure all marine activities are conducted safely and in compliance with company HSE procedures.
• Stop unsafe work whenever hazardous conditions are identified.
• Ensure personnel wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote environmental protection by preventing marine pollution and ensuring proper waste management.
• Participate in emergency drills and safety meetings.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Maritime Studies, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Relevant maritime certifications are an advantage.
• Valid seafarer's medical certificate (where applicable).

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in marine operations, dredging, reclamation, or offshore construction.
• Previous experience as Water Boss, Marine Coordinator, Marine Supervisor, or similar role is preferred.
• Experience working on large-scale dredging and land reclamation projects is highly desirable.