Barge Foreman

A marine construction and offshore project in Kuwait City is looking for an experienced, hands-on Barge Foreman to take charge of day-to-day barge operations. The role covers loading, unloading, mooring, towing and maintenance work, with the Foreman leading the deck crew and keeping every movement safe, steady and on schedule. The Foreman will manage barge operators, deckhands and labourers, assigning daily tasks and making sure the crew works together smoothly. Close coordination with tugboat masters and pilots is part of the job, so towing, positioning and mooring are carried out safely. The role also involves planning load distribution, working out weights and choosing securing methods that keep the barge stable. Each day, the Foreman will inspect the barge hull, deck, hatches, mooring lines and cargo securing equipment, and keep an eye on draft and ballast levels while cargo is loaded and unloaded. Working with the project site team, the Foreman will help make sure deliveries and positioning happen on time. Safety is central to the role. The Foreman will enforce safety rules covering PPE, permit-to-work systems, man-overboard procedures and emergency response, and will hold toolbox talks and safety briefings before each operation. Accurate records must be kept of barge activities, cargo manifests, crew attendance and equipment status, and the Foreman will stay in touch with vessel traffic services, port control and project management during transit and berthing. The role also requires working in line with SOLAS, MARPOL and local port and inland waterway regulations, supervising routine maintenance such as painting, welding repairs, greasing and equipment checks, and reporting any incident, near-miss or equipment failure to the Marine Superintendent straight away. The Foreman will coordinate with classification surveyors on barge inspections and certification renewals, manage bunkering, freshwater, provisions and waste disposal for the crew, and assist with barge mobilisation and demobilisation.

Experienced hands-on Barge Foreman needed in Kuwait City to lead barge operations for marine construction and offshore projects, managing the deck crew and keeping loading, towing and mooring work safe and on schedule.

• Proven hands-on experience working as a Barge Foreman on marine construction or offshore projects
• Strong working knowledge of barge loading, unloading, mooring, towing and stability
• Ability to lead a deck crew and coordinate with tugboat masters, pilots and site teams
• Familiarity with SOLAS, MARPOL and local port and inland waterway regulations
• Sound understanding of safety rules, including PPE, permit-to-work systems and emergency procedures
• Able to keep clear logs and report incidents, near-misses and equipment issues promptly.

• Reference Number: GJ-438