Launch Master Job Opening at Marsa Maroc in Casablanca

Career Opportunity: Launch Master at Marsa Maroc

Marsa Maroc, the national leader in port terminal management, is seeking a qualified Launch Master (Patron de Vedette) to join its Operations Department at the Port of Mohammedia. This position is part of the company's ongoing strategy to enhance its human capital and develop integrated port logistics and maritime services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake critical tasks to ensure smooth port operations. Primary responsibilities include active participation in port service duties while strictly adhering to navigation rules in the port and at sea, such as transporting pilots, crews, supplies, and experts. The role also involves maintaining maritime watch within the port and offshore, overseeing the proper mooring of vessels at quays and dolphins, and preparing detailed incident reports when necessary.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must hold a Coastal Fishing Master's License (Brevet de patron de pêche côtière) and demonstrate a minimum of 12 months of navigational experience. This experience should be as a master of port service launches, or as a master or first mate in deep-sea or coastal fishing. Candidates must be under 40 years of age at the application deadline.

Additionally, possession of the following STCW certificates is mandatory:

• Basic Safety Training certificate (STCW Convention, regulation VI/1).
• TSS Security certificate.
• Non-rapid Rescue Cannon (CSNR) certificate.
• Watchkeeping Seafarer certificate as part of a bridge team (STCW Convention, regulation II/4).

Essential Skills and Attributes

A strong sense of rigor and a safety-oriented mindset are crucial for this role. The ideal candidate must remain calm and effective in emergency situations. Proficiency in operating navigation instruments, along with a solid understanding of vessel mooring plans within the port and steering and routing rules, are key professional requirements.

About Marsa Maroc

Operating across 34 terminals in 20 Moroccan ports, Marsa Maroc provides a comprehensive range of integrated services including cargo handling, storage, port logistics, and ship services. The company and its subsidiaries are committed to a development path that aligns with the dynamic growth of Morocco's logistics sector. By prioritizing service quality through human capital development and continuous equipment fleet improvement, Marsa Maroc aims to become a benchmark port operator regionally and internationally.

Application Process and Selection Criteria

Moroccan nationality is a mandatory requirement for applicants. Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to: recrutementmarsamaroc2026@marsamaroc.co.ma. It is essential to include the job reference (02-03/MM 26) in the email subject line.

The application file must contain scanned copies of the original documents: a CV, national ID card, obtained diplomas, an updated navigation record, the professional license (brevet), an updated seaman's book, and the listed STCW certificates. Internships are not considered professional experience.

All applications will be reviewed by a designated committee. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the specific competition procedures. The application deadline is April 1, 2026.

This position offers a compelling career opportunity for experienced maritime professionals to join a leading company that plays a significant role in advancing Morocco's logistics infrastructure.