Patrol Boat skipper

Overview

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.

Transfers & Boat Operations

• Every evening check the schedule for transfers and excursions for the following day. Be familiar with the details regarding the trips including number of guests, their names and any special requirements.
• Prepare boat set up, according the requirements of the trip and the operating procedures. Always make sure there are sufficient cold towels, beverages and seasick bands required for each trip. Additionally, during rainy season, make sure that there are enough raincoats and towels available on board.
• Go through the check list and make sure that everything on the check list is followed.
• Ensure that if you or the crew member miss a meal while on a trip, coordinate with Launch Section Manager or coordinator, and ensure that the food is prepared for them from the resort or get the meal from the place that you are going. Make sure that the cost of that meal must be the price set by the management unless authorised by Launch Section Manager.
• Ensure that the boat is clean, set-up and waiting on the guest jetty, 30 minutes prior to each trip, with the crew members. All team members must follow the Resort grooming and uniform standards.
• Make sure all trips are as comfortable as possible for all guests, whilst ensuring their safety and catering to their needs.

Boat Maintenance & Safety

• Always follow the maritime law, rules and regulations as set forth by the Ministry of Transport & Communication of the Republic of Maldives.
• Ensure that the Sea Worthy certificate is on board, and ensure all its requirements are followed.
• Carry on your person your Captain’s License during all trips.
• Clean the boat and equipment. Ensure that the boat is in good working condition at all times and report any maintenance issues immediately. Follow up maintenance issues with Launch Section Manager or Coordinator until it is resolved.
• Carry out all the maintenance work of the boat or its engine with engineering department delegates and update Launch Section Manager or Coordinator until it is resolved.
• Maintain and at times, build anchor points and nautical navigation lights.
• Always be responsible and take precautionary measures to avoid any risky incidents. For example, ensure there are no petrol leakages that life jackets are available, that fire extinguishers are in working condition etc.
• In cases of inclement weather, ascertain whether trips can be made and advise Launch Section Manager or Coordinator accordingly.
• Carry onboard the Boat Mobile phone at all times when you are on duty. Ensure that it is fully charged before each trip. Ensure that on board radio set is in working condition.
• At all times keep in mind guest and crew safety first, and drive the boats accordingly.

Communication

• Communicate between Airport Hosts and the Resort Operators to co-ordinate arrival and departure times, and any other guest issues and requests faced during the trip.
• Communicate regularly and as required any issues with boats or guests to the Launch Section Manager or Coordinator.
• Inform to Launch Section Manager or Supervisor if any items onboard including and not limited to beverages, seasick bands, seasick bags, and resort fact sheets/brochures need to be replaced.
• Handle guest queries in a timely and efficient manner and provide any information sought…