Captain/Master

Job Description
To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation, navigation, and overall command of the vessel. The position ensures compliance with applicable maritime laws, company policies, international regulations, and safety management procedures while maintaining the safety of the vessel, crew, passengers, cargo, and environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain overall command of the vessel, crew, passengers, and cargo.
• Ensure the vessel is seaworthy and safely operated.
• Prepare and approve the voyage plan.
• Ensure compliance with MARAD requirements and applicable maritime laws.
• Verify that the vessel is properly registered, licensed, inspected, and insured.
• Confirm that all crew members are qualified, medically fit, and properly documented.
• Assign duties and maintain discipline onboard.
• Ensure safe loading, securing, transportation, and discharge of cargo.
• Prevent overloading and maintain the vessel’s stability.
• Conduct safety and emergency drills.
• Maintain official logbooks and operational records.
• Report accidents, injuries, pollution, damage, or mechanical defects.
• Obtain the necessary arrival and departure clearances.
• Exercise final authority during emergencies.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Captain/Master’s Certificate of Competency or Boatmaster Licence
• Valid identification and seafarer’s discharge book
• Medical fitness certificate
• Knowledge of vessel documentation, including Certificate of Registry, Vessel Licence, Certificate of Inspection, Certificate of Clearance, Safe Manning Document and insurance certificate
• Ability to manage crew lists, passenger lists, cargo manifests, bills of lading and dangerous goods declarations
• Ability to prepare voyage plans and use navigational charts
• Ability to maintain the official logbook, Safety Management Manual, emergency plans, muster lists and incident reports
• Applicable safety and pollution-prevention certificates

How to Apply
Kindly send your resume to Isabella@sjagmohan.com or call 743-0045

Closing Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026