Marine Manager

Onesea Solutions Pte Ltd; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Onesea Solutions Pte Ltd in India (Maharashtra) seeks an experienced Marine Manager to lead SMS compliance, vessel inspections, and safety initiatives across the fleet.

You will report incidents, mentor crew, conduct audits, and contribute to environmental, health, and quality management systems while coordinating with senior management. This role requires travel and strong leadership to ensure regulatory adherence and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role in ship ownership or management.
• Qualifications in auditing and occupational health & safety disciplines.
• Understanding of quality management principles and shipping regulations.
• Willingness to travel internationally on short notice.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Understand EMS/Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy and implement responsibilities.
• Report noncompliance to management through open reporting system.
• Provide guidance on navigational best practices and weather routing.
• Conduct vessel internal audits and safety/environmental inspections.
• Mentor Marine Managers and conduct onboard training.
• Act as Deputy Company Security Officer and participate in emergency response.
• Represent the company in industry forums and meetings with customers/government agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Safety management

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Master Mariner certificate

Tools

ISO management systems

Job description

• Understand the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy, and the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Report any environmental noncompliance and/or concern to their manager or members of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) either directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines
• Provide support and advice to the assigned vessels on all marine related aspects such as, but not limited to:
• Navigational best practices
• Weather and voyage routing advice
• Cargo management, cargo planning and conflict resolution
• Input into and guidance to the vessel’s Masters on Dangerous Goods Risk Assessments
• Pertinent information relating to new trade route for assigned vessels
• Conduct vessel internal audits to ascertain the level of implementation and compliance with company Management System
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections of the vessels in the fleet to gauge the vessel condition and level of compliance with Environmental Management System
• Provide on-board training to close any knowledge gaps and mentor senior shipboard management where required
• Communicate the company expectations, objectives and targets when onboard company vessels
• Mentor and train of new Marine Managers and Roving Marine Superintendents during shipboard visits and in the local office
• Take the lead in complex projects requiring additional knowledge and experience in the field of work
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, tracking, statistics, and reporting of assigned vessels, as per Management System and other related systems, including:
• Incident & Near Miss reporting from assigned vessels
• Follow up and closure of incidents, audit and inspection deficiencies and CARs
• Assist in compiling statistical data and performance/ KPIs for assigned vessels
• Follow up on external audits, PSC inspections, flag state inspections and customer inspections where applicable
• Conducting regular SMS review for assigned vessels
• Review existing and draft new procedures, policies and reference material in the Management System related to marine and occupational safety aspects of operation
• Conduct onboard incident investigation and follow-up corrective and preventive actions are implemented onboard assigned vessels
• Conduct orientation and preparation of senior officers visiting the office
• Support training efforts. Provides input on marine related competencies and training courses. Conducts interviews and assessments of prospective senior deck officers (promotion or new joiners)
• Act as Deputy Company Security Officer
• Participate in the company’s emergency response team and supporting the vessel and Emergency Management Team for all marine related aspects
• Represent the company in industry related forums and attends meetings with customers and governmental agencies
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role in a ship owner or ship management company
• Qualifications in auditing and occupational health & safety related disciplines
• Full understanding of quality management principles and their application and working knowledge of relevant shipping industry regulations, procedures, and instructions
• Demonstrates leadership and professionalism
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good writing style
• Class 1 Certificate – Master Mariner
• Experience in shipping or containership industry
• Understanding and experience with ISO management systems
• Certification to conduct internal audits
• Regular international travel is required and may be on short notice
• Must have mobility to conduct vessel inspections
• Availability via a mobile device outside of office hours