A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is a crescent of golden beach and over water villas just off the coast of downtown Doha. Accessible by private catamaran, escape for family adventures, ocean thrills or serene spa bliss.

Enjoy an alcohol-free atmosphere with the little ones as you surf, dive, golf, bowl or cinema. Race across lagoon waters with a host of motorised water sports. Unwind in the Middle East’s only wellness centre in a resort setting, spread across lush botanical gardens.

Job Description

To provide operational leadership with a goal of achieving 100% customer satisfaction while ensuring consistency operating standards.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Managing the Marine operation & fleet of 50 seated Catamaran’s, Patrol boats and Pontoon boat.

· Providing training to Boat Skippers, Crews and Marine Hostess

· Rostering, leave management and performance record of Boat captains, Crews & Marine Hostesses

· Inspecting the seaworthiness of all vessels

· Ensuring navigation/communication equipment are in operational condition

· Implementing & monitoring proper grooming and hygiene standards for Skippers, Boat Crew & Marine Hostesses as per company standard

· Making inventory and replenishment of all consumable items

· Keeping records of boat equipment and tools

· Tracking and monitoring all vessels

· Keeping records of all boat maintenance (mechanical, electrical, navigation and electronic equipment’s)

· Ensuring boat schedules are carried out as per Company’s standard

· Ensuring all vessels are cleaned and maintained as per set standards without fail at all times

· Main contact for entire boat operations

· Ensuring all boat assets are mechanically safe and clean

· Conducting safety drills and rescue, including sea trials

· Assessing and making decisions during bad weather condition

· Carrying out minor boat repairs

· Liaises with local authorities and coordinating with third party companies regarding repair and maintenance of all vessels such as:

- Antifouling

- Hull cleaning

- Dry docking

- Proper disposal of backwater and grey water

- Boat engine and generators periodic maintenance

- Air-conditioning equipment

- Safety equipment

- Distress kits

- Boat retrieval and rescue

- Coordinating with the coastguard and port authorities

- Coordinating with the engine/boat supplier

Qualifications

- 7-10 years Solid marina/marine background.

- Mandatory sailing experience as for luxury yacht or Cruise line

- Effective navigation experience

- Completion of International Maritime Organization (IMO) certifications is a mandatory requirement.

- Has a valid license of the following:

Boat driving
Diving

- Any other marine/marina certification (CMM & AMMC/IMM)

- Familiar with the navigation charts in Middle east specially in Qatar and borders

- Familiar with navigation routes to other marinas in Qatar

- Well versed in Maritime rules and regulation

- Customer/guest service oriented

Marine Operations Manager