Mahaa Jarraafu, owned by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), has an opening for an experienced Master.
Hopper Dredger MAHAA JARRAAFU (IMO: 9797541) was built in 2017 and is now sailing under the Marshall Islands flag. She has a 5717 DW and 3543 GT capacity. According to the marinetraffic.com official website, 92.95 meters is her overall length (LOA), while 16.3 meters beam. Constructed in 2017 by a company called Royal IHC.
How does a hopper dredger Mahaa Jarraafu work?
Normally, it is fitted with one or two drag heads and one or two suction pipes. Slowly the drag head sweeps over the sand bed, sucking it up as though it were a big vacuum cleaner. Sand and water are pumped into the hopper of the dredging vessel and then pumped back out. Unwanted water is discharged through so-called “overflows.”
Requirements and benefits
The gross pay for the position is 109000 MVR, which includes all allowances and other benefits. A seafarer must pay income tax if his or her basic salary exceeds 60k MVR. In contrast, pension schemes and medical insurance are covered by the company’s policy.
Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a Master (FG) or five years or more as a Chief Officer.
It has been announced that the deadline for employment applications is September 9th, 2021.
