Port Captain

Port Captain PositionAt HMM, were not just a global leader in integrated logistics and shippingwere shaping the future of maritime transport. With a diverse fleet and extensive global network, we deliver customized, sustainable solutions that create value for our customers. Our vision to be #1 in customer trust, employee satisfaction, and green shipping sets us apart from competitors. We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a work culture that blends autonomy with strategic support. Join us in driving innovation, sustainability, and success across the shipping and logistics industry.The Port Captain position has regional responsibilities for efficient and cost-effective terminal and vessel operations within the assigned regions ports and marine terminals. Responsibilities include representing HMM with alliance members, lines, stevedores, vendors and ports to ensure smooth operations and fair treatment. Coordinate with vessel planners, agents, stevedores, terminals and vessels to ensure a cohesive vessel schedule and working plan is in place and understood by all. Additional responsibilities are managing boarding agents, vessel schedules and slot sharing agreements for the assigned region.Essential job functions/duties include acting as liaison between HASA Operations and terminal management, ensuring that terminals / stevedores / reefer vendors are aware of changes to vessel rotation, phase in/out, reviewing terminal billing for marine operations and verifying accuracy (volume, rate, application of contract) for all vessel calls that carry HMM cargo, managing marine expenses in the region; providing first verification of invoices from marine vendors within the assigned region while focusing on cost reduction, working with AHQ Vessel Planner to ensure that operations of all HMM vessels are planned in a safe, economical, and timely manner, including vessel stowage and labor orders, monitoring vessel operations for all Alliance vessel calls and working with AHQ Marine Ops to adjust as necessary to meet port call objectives, inputting arrival / departure times and TDR information (i.e. discharge figures, restows by line) for vessel calls, participating in developing strategy for negotiating competitive agreements with marine vendors, terminals and ports, estimating costs of loading / discharge for sales leads for all out-of-gauge and break-bulk cargo, working closely with member lines through Alliance (LOC or other) structure to develop tactical solutions and ensure smooth operations, and performing other duties as assigned.Additional duties include reviewing partner line vessels activities for abnormalities to reduce service disruption and extra cost, reviewing terminal performance compared to terminal contract to identify unnecessary costs and opportunities to improve, scheduling and attending LOC meetings in each port with partner lines on a quarterly basis - continuing to foster good communication between lines, reporting to HMM ROC member any findings that might be useful in ROC discussions, organizing any break bulk operation including scheduling lashing and stowage survey, acting as liaison for AHQ or Regional service center regarding equipment control, M&R, Hazardous, and Space Management etc., providing scheduled and adhoc reports as necessary, previewing vessel prestow sent by AHQ Planner (review crane splits, haz, etc.) as necessary, coordinating vessel calls with local agents to ensure that items requested (i.e. bunkers, lubes, stores, cash, and other services) are provided as needed, and reviewing master schedule for booking of vessels for Panama Canal. Keep close contact with booking agent to book vessels as needed.Qualifications include extensive knowledge of container, vessel and terminal operations, advanced ability to self-manage and achieve objectives, maintaining a continual improvement and positive change attitude, intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, high school diploma or GED required; Maritime Academy degree preferred, at least 5 years of marine operations experience, including vessel planning.Work performed in an office environment where the noise level is moderate. Regularly required to stand, sit, and walk around the office. Frequently required to work on a computer. Capable to climb steep gangway/stairs for boarding vessels while wearing personal protective gear (hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, vest). Ability to maintain focus over long, non-standard hours of work and be on call 24x7.Join HMM and navigate the future of shipping and logistics, where youll grow alongside an industry leader committed to sustainability, innovation, and excellence.