Port Call Execution Associate

About the role

Join Maersk as a Port Call Execution Associate, supporting the smooth arrival and departure of vessels at Abidjan Port. You will work closely with internal teams, port authorities, terminals and government agencies to ensure timely and compliant port call operations.

Key responsibilities

• Submit and collect operational and statutory documents with port authorities, customs, terminals, and maritime agencies.
• Attend vessels on arrival and departure to support clearance processes and obtain required documentation.
• Coordinate port access permits, vessel work requests, and service‑related submissions.
• Monitor cargo operations and support timely completion of departure formalities.
• Attend daily port meetings and follow up on berth allocation, pilot booking, and vessel movements.
• Provide proof of submission, collect approvals, and ensure accurate handover of documents to relevant stakeholders.
• Escalate authority issues, document rejections, or operational risks that may impact vessel schedules.

Required profile

• Continuous‑improvement mindset with curiosity and motivation to implement sustainable enhancements.
• Experience working within Abidjan Port, a terminal environment, shipping agency, logistics operation, or similar setting.
• Ability to manage document handling processes and follow up on approvals, signatures, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple time‑sensitive activities.
• Clear communication skills for accurate updates and prompt issue escalation.
• Comfortable working in operational areas, including boarding vessels.

Required skills

What we offer

• Exciting career opportunity in a multinational Global 500 company.
• Daily interaction with international colleagues to develop professional skills in a global environment.
• Support to shape your own career through on‑the‑job learning and expertise development.
• Dynamic port and vessel operations environment supporting international shipping activities.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders, port authorities, terminals, and government agencies.
• Hands‑on experience across vessel husbandry, port clearance, and operational execution processes.
• Practical exposure to time‑critical port call activities to build operational expertise.