Junior Port Operation Officer

JOB TITLE: JUNIOR PORT OPERATIONS OFFICER

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

Job Summary

We are seeking a Junior Port Operations Officer to support the smooth coordination of vessel and port activities. The ideal candidate should have experience in a shipping company and practical knowledge of vessel operations, crew changes, husbandry services, and customs procedures.

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinate and support vessel berthing and port call activities.

* Assist with crew change arrangements, including documentation and logistics.

* Coordinate husbandry services such as provisions, spares, transportation, and other vessel requirements.

* Liaise with NPA, NIMASA, Customs, terminals, immigration, and other relevant authorities.

* Prepare and process port, vessel, and customs documentation.

* Monitor vessel arrival, berthing, operations, and departure schedules.

* Communicate with ship masters, agents, terminals, vendors, and other stakeholders.

* Ensure port operations are carried out efficiently and in line with applicable regulations.

* Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

* B.Sc./HND in Maritime Studies, Shipping & Port Management, Transport Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

* 1–3 years' experience in port/shipping operations.

* Experience working with a shipping company or maritime agency is highly preferred.

* Practical experience in vessel berthing, crew change, husbandry, and customs handling.

* Good knowledge of Nigerian port operations and relevant maritime procedures.

* Strong communication, coordination, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work under pressure and respond to vessel/port operational requirements.

Ideal Candidate

Candidates currently or previously working with shipping companies, ship agencies, freight forwarding companies, or maritime/logistics firms, particularly those with hands-on vessel port-call experience, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested Candidate should send their CV to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail, (Junior Port Operation 14 )