Reference: 2026-44888
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited
Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited is a leading international marine services provider offering a comprehensive range of innovative, safe and high-performance marine vessels and offshore oil and gas services to demanding clients worldwide.
The company provides next-generation vessels and specialised offshore support solutions to the oil and gas industry.
Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position of Referent Captain.
Job Description
The Referent Captain will support Marine Assurance, deck training and operational improvements through the use of simulator exercises. These exercises will contribute to incident investigations, vessel familiarisation, procedure validation, risk assessments and pre-operational planning for new projects and complex marine operations.
The role also involves developing crew competence, improving navigational safety and providing technical guidance to enhance overall fleet performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Marine Assurance, deck training and operational improvements through simulator exercises.
- Use simulator exercises to support incident investigations, vessel familiarisation, procedure validation, risk assessments and pre-operational planning for new projects and complex marine operations.
- Support crew training, mentoring and competency assessments to improve navigational safety, offshore operations and operational performance.
- Serve as the company’s marine subject matter expert, providing guidance on navigational safety, vessel operations, incident investigations and risk assessments.
- Support client inspections, including OVID, SUPO, PHI and OVMSA, and ensure the implementation of lessons learnt to improve fleet performance.
- Ensure vessels are operated in accordance with the company’s Marine Assurance Procedure.
- Support the Fleet Manager in OVID performance analysis and the review and development of operational procedures.
- Assist with the annual scheduling of deck training courses for Officers of the Watch (OOW) and Able Seamen (AB).
- Coordinate induction training for new employees and refresher courses for existing Pilots, OOWs, ABs forming part of navigational watches and night watchmen.
- Lead and support vessel inspections, Marine Assurance activities and operational assessments to verify compliance, identify risks and drive corrective actions.
- Promote continuous improvement across fleet operations.
- Incorporate course feedback and implement necessary training updates to improve training effectiveness.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification, with a minimum of Diploma level.
- Ideally, possession of a Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master of a vessel under STCW Regulation II/1, as specified by the employer.
- Five to ten years’ experience in the maritime industry, including at least five years in seagoing positions.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Good understanding of marine assurance and vessel operations.
- Strong knowledge of navigational safety and offshore marine operations.
- Experience in crew training, mentoring and competency assessments.
- Ability to conduct vessel inspections, operational assessments and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of incident investigation and implementation of lessons learnt.
- Familiarity with marine inspection and assessment programmes, including OVID, SUPO, PHI and OVMSA.
- Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to support training development and continuous improvement initiatives.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the application link below:
Application Closing Date
11th November 2026.