Marine Superintendent

Executive Ship Management (ESM); Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Ship Management (ESM) in Chennai seeks a Marine Superintendent for a full-time, on-site role. You will oversee the safe, efficient operation of assigned vessels, guide shipboard teams on marine operations, and ensure strict compliance with ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS and company policies.

You will coordinate with ship management and technical teams on voyage planning, audits, inspections, vetting requirements, and reviews of operational reports, while driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in Marine Operations and Vessel Operations including navigation, cargo handling, and safety procedures.
• Experience in Ship Management including compliance and maintenance oversight.
• Proven supervisory skills for guiding shipboard personnel and performance reviews.
• Hands-on knowledge of Vetting processes, audits, inspections, and industry requirements.
• Class 1 or Class 2 certificate of competency with relevant sea-going experience.
• Strong understanding of ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management in multicultural settings.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with familiarity with fleet management software.

Skills

Marine operations

Vessel operations

Ship management

Supervisory skills

Vetting processes

Regulatory compliance

Maritime regulations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Fleet software

Job description

Role Description

The Marine Superintendent is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of assigned vessels. This role involves monitoring day-to-day vessel performance, guiding shipboard teams on marine operations, and ensuring adherence to company policies, international regulations, and industry best practices. The Marine Superintendent will coordinate with ship management and technical teams on voyage planning, incident prevention, audits, and inspections, including vetting and port state control requirements. The role includes reviewing operational reports, conducting ship visits, supporting crew in the implementation of safety management systems, and driving continuous improvement in vessel operations. The Marine Superintendent will also collaborate with stakeholders, including owners and charterers, to maintain high standards of professionalism and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong expertise in Marine Operations and Vessel Operations, including navigation, cargo handling, and safety procedures.
• Candidates should possess solid experience in Ship Management, covering compliance, maintenance oversight, and coordination with technical and crewing teams.
• Candidates should possess proven Supervisory Skills to guide shipboard personnel, conduct performance reviews, and support training and development.
• Candidates should possess hands-on knowledge of Vetting processes, audits, inspections, and alignment with oil major and industry requirements.
• Candidates should ideally have a Class 1 or Class 2 certificate of competency (deck or engine) with relevant sea-going experience.
• Candidates should possess strong understanding of international maritime regulations (ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS) and quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Candidates should possess effective communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Candidates should possess good analytical and problem-solving abilities, familiarity with fleet management or maritime software, and a commitment to continuous improvement.