Job Description

Location:

Abu Dhabi (may require offshore travel)

Job Type:

Full-Time / Contract

Industry:

Maritime

We are currently seeking a

Shadow Master - Seafarer

to support operations in

Abu Dhabi

. This role is ideal for a maritime professional with a strong understanding of vessel operations, navigation support, and discreet supervision or monitoring responsibilities. The

Shadow Master

will play a critical behind-the-scenes role in ensuring smooth, secure, and compliant maritime activities, often working in coordination with ship officers, port authorities, and company operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and monitor vessel movements discreetly to ensure compliance with company protocols and maritime regulations. Support shipboard crew with navigational planning, route monitoring, and voyage execution. Conduct real-time assessments of ship positioning, route deviation, or abnormal patterns and report to command. Maintain a low profile while providing operational oversight--particularly in sensitive or high-security zones. Act as a liaison between onshore operations and shipboard crew, ensuring timely communication and support. Assist in port arrival and departure coordination, clearance processes, and cargo supervision if required.

Requirements:

Seafarer Certificate of Competency (minimum OOW - Officer of the Watch or higher preferred). With ADNOC or Aramco approved Experience in vessel navigation, watchkeeping, or operations--preferably in the UAE Strong understanding of maritime regulations, port protocols, and shipping practices. Ability to work discreetly and independently with minimal supervision. High attention to detail and operational awareness. Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Salary:

Competitive, based on rank and experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

* Do you have ADNOC or ARAMCO approval?