Marine Advisor

Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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reference
Job reference 1280896
location
Location Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Marine Crew
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published September 25, 2026

Activities

  • Act as the appointed Marine Advisor for client , providing consultancy and technical support during offshore projects, rig moves, and other specialist marine activities.

  • Ensure marine operations are conducted safely and in accordance with Company Rules, applicable marine standards, legislation and approved procedures.

  • Ensure appropriate planning, selection and vetting of vessels operating on behalf of client 

  • Provide marine technical advice to management, Logistics, Drilling, Operations, Projects, HSE and other relevant functions.

  • Ensure appropriate marine qualification and competency requirements for personnel involved in management or supervision of marine operations.

  • Review marine risk assessments, vessel manning levels, crew qualifications and competencies for planned operations.

  • Review procedures for movement or deployment of moorings and anchors of watercraft at offshore sites.

  • Provide technical input to marine tenders, contracts, procurement and Scope of Work development.

  • Manage and monitor marine contractor and vessel-owner performance.

  • Support vessel chartering and ensure safe and optimal utilization of the vessel fleet.

  • Ensure marine emergency preparedness and oil spill response arrangements are maintained.

  • Promote a strong safety mindset among contractors and subcontractors.

  • Support marine HSEQ reporting, audits, incident investigations and continuous improvement.

  • Participate in vessel inspections, marine audits and contractor assurance activities.

  • Maintain effective relationships with Operations, HSE, Projects, Drilling, Logistics, Inspection and other relevant functions.

  • Maintain effective communication with vessel owners, marine contractors, inspection bodies and authorities

HSE Responsibilities

  • Support and implement client  HSEQ management system (plans, procedures and specifications)

  • Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour about HSEQ rules & requirements, as well as Company Ethics & “Code of Conduct” policy.

  • Participate in Project reviews and make recommendations based on relevant experience.

  • Promote HSE culture within the team and ensure HSE related topics are treated as top priorities in the discipline (Derogation, HAZOP, HAZID, HSE action plan, PRs actions, etc.)

  • Participate and assist in the development and implementation of Environmental management and Energy efficiency System processes.

Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor



Qualifications/Experience required

  • Education: Master Mariner background or equivalent marine professional qualification, with relevant offshore experience, including: management and supervision of vessel operations, experience with Dynamic Positioning, vessel inspections and audit.

  • Knowledge of applicable marine law, maritime regulations and industry standards.

  • Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including offshore operations.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external relationships.

  • Autonomous, results-oriented, accountable and strong problem-solving capabilities.

  • Languages: Fluent English, written and spoken

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