Marine PRO / Port Clearance Officer - Ship Agency

About this opportunity

MESCO Marine is seeking an experienced Marine PRO / Port Clearance Officer to handle vessel and crew formalities for our ship agency operations in the UAE. Key Responsibilities: • Process vessel arrival and departure clearances with port authorities, immigration, customs and other relevant departments. • Prepare and submit vessel documents, crew lists and clearance applications. • Handle crew changes, sign-on/sign-off formalities and related immigration approvals. • Arrange port entry passes and permits for crew, visitors, vehicles and service providers. • Follow up through authority portals and attend ports and government offices as required. • Coordinate with vessel captains and the operations team to complete all formalities on time. • Maintain accurate records of approvals, documents, payments and pending applications. • Report missing documents, delays and clearance issues promptly to the responsible manager. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a ship agency in the UAE. • Hands-on experience in vessel arrival/departure clearance, crew changes and port formalities. • Familiarity with UAE port, immigration and customs procedures and relevant online portals. • Experience handling formalities at ports in Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah or Abu Dhabi. • Valid UAE driving licence. • Good spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantage. • Strong documentation, communication and follow-up skills. • Ability to handle urgent requirements and attend ports outside normal office hours when necessary. Applicants should mention the ship agencies and UAE ports they have worked with, their current location, notice period and expected salary.