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Job Summary:
The House Boat Captain is responsible for the safe navigation, operation, and management of the company’s house boat, ensuring smooth cruising experiences for guests and compliance with all UAE maritime regulations. The role involves managing onboard crew, maintaining vessel safety, and delivering an exceptional hospitality experience aligned with the company’s service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
The House Boat Captain is responsible for the safe navigation, operation, and management of the company’s house boat, ensuring smooth cruising experiences for guests and compliance with all UAE maritime regulations. The role involves managing onboard crew, maintaining vessel safety, and delivering an exceptional hospitality experience aligned with the company’s service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Command and operate the house boat safely during cruising and docking operations within Dubai waters.
- Ensure full compliance with UAE Coast Guard and RTA Maritime rules and safety standards.
- Oversee the daily inspection and maintenance of the vessel, including engines, navigation systems, and safety equipment.
- Supervise onboard crew, ensuring professional conduct, hygiene, and customer service excellence.
- Monitor weather and sea conditions to plan safe routes and schedules.
- Maintain accurate logs of trips, fuel consumption, maintenance, and incident reports.
- Coordinate with the Marine Operations Department for permits, maintenance schedules, and guest itineraries.
- Conduct guest briefings on safety procedures and ensure their comfort throughout the cruise.
- Respond promptly to any emergencies or mechanical issues, ensuring passenger safety at all times.
- Represent the company professionally when interacting with clients, authorities, and vendors.
- Valid UAE Boat Captain License (above 24 m vessel category).
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Boat or Yacht Captain, preferably within tourism or hospitality sectors in Dubai.
- Strong knowledge of Dubai maritime laws, navigation routes, and safety regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle luxury clientele and deliver high-standard guest experiences.
- Basic mechanical and troubleshooting knowledge for small vessel engines is an advantage.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; other languages is a plus.
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