Port Operations Nautical Assistant

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MSC Cruises Full time

The Port Operations Nautical Assistant supports the activity of the Port Operations Nautical Manager, generating documents and reports as well as keeping the nautical databases up to date with the relevant information.


  • Fluent English (knowledge or Italian and other European languages is preferred but not essential)
  • Professional Title of Officer on Watch (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 1year experience as Navigation Officer on cruise vessels
  • Good Knowledge of both nautical charts, sailing directions and electronic chart systems
  • Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of basic systems
  • Flexibility, adaptability and team working
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fastpaced environment
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Occasional travel may required and with a short notice
  • Supports the Port Nautical Manager in updating of Port Information available on the company intranet MSC Opnet via "Portolano" system
  • Monitors and controls the Arrival & Sailing reports on MSC Opnet, coordinates with vessels regarding queries from MSC offices relating to Arrival and Sailing report data
  • Updates MSC Operations Timetable and Agents List on MSC Opnet for the company globally;Updates and controls priority passes for MSC Port Agents globally
  • Supports the Port Nautical Manager in updating berth facility databases (DTS and C-Route) with particular attention to the new ports of call and new construction (Overhanging
  • Air draft port manoeuvrability)
  • Producing SAR (Search and Rescue) plans in coordination with the Marine Operations Department
  • Planning pilotage plans for the fleet prior to commencement of the season
  • Organise cabin requests for Pilots, immigration officers
  • Prepare Port Operations presentations for Product committee meetings with senior management
  • Responds to queries relating to vessel positioning and addresses of ports when requested by various local offices
  • Supports the organising of marine services under responsibility of Port Operations department (shore gangways. shuttle bus, shore tenders etc.) and coordinating together with Port Costs team
  • Other duties as requiredVISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
  • Right to work in the UK


Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf.

MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide.

As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia.

The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry.

In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships.

As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year.

MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude.

MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship.

In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.

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