Technical Superintendent – Dry Bulk & Product Tankers

Marlo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlo, a maritime ERP platform, seeks a Technical Superintendent for its Chennai fleet. The role oversees maintenance and repairs of dry bulk and product tanker vessels, coordinating with Masters, engineers, and yards to ensure safe, compliant, cost-efficient operation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years shore-based experience, Chennai residency, and strong knowledge of maritime regulations, budgeting, and ERP platforms. Office-based, full-time position with cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of shore-based experience as a Vessel Superintendent / Technical Superintendent.
• Based in Chennai and able to work full-time from the office.
• Strong technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, and repair of dry bulk and product tanker vessels.
• Experience planning and supervising dry-dockings, including repair specifications, yard coordination, and cost and timeline control.
• Solid knowledge of maritime regulations and standards (ISM/ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS, PSC inspections, SIRE/CDI).
• Experience managing technical budgets (OPEX), technical procurement, and vendor coordination with a strong focus on cost control.
• Proficiency with planned maintenance systems, maritime ERP, or fleet management platforms, with comfort working in data-driven dashboards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for machinery performance monitoring, defect analysis, and root‑cause investigation.
• Clear communication skills, including technical report writing and coordination with onboard teams, class, yards, and suppliers.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple vessels and priorities at once.
• Marine Engineering degree or equivalent qualification; sea‑going experience as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer (MEO Class I/II) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel performance and machinery reliability; manage planned maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate dry-dockings and technical procurement; ensure compliance with maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Manage technical budgets and control operating costs; provide technical support to onboard teams.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate documentation within Marlo's platform.
• Contribute to process improvements in technical and fleet management.

Job description

Marlo is a maritime ERP platform built specifically for the shipping industry, enabling vessel owners, operators, and commercial managers to run their business from a single system. The platform unifies voyage planning and tracking, real-time financial analytics, multi-currency banking, loan management, compliance monitoring, and integrated accounting. By replacing spreadsheets and disconnected tools with one solution, Marlo provides complete visibility and control over shipping operations, including dry bulk and tanker fleets. The team combines experience in maritime finance, technology, and data analytics to address real-world challenges around operations, risk, and compliance. Marlo supports faster decision-making, reduced operational overhead, and sustainable business growth for shipping companies of all sizes.

Role Description

The Technical Superintendent – Dry Bulk & Product Tankers will oversee the technical operations, maintenance, and repairs of an assigned fleet of dry bulk and product tanker vessels, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective vessel operation. This is a full-time, on-site role based in our Chennai office (work from office). It involves close coordination with Masters, Chief Engineers, onboard engineering teams, classification societies, shipyards, vendors, and internal operations and finance teams. Responsibilities include monitoring vessel performance and machinery reliability, managing planned maintenance and repairs, coordinating dry-dockings and technical procurement, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and safety standards. The role also includes managing technical budgets and controlling operational costs, providing technical support to onboard teams, preparing technical reports, maintaining accurate documentation within Marlo's platform, and contributing to process improvements in technical and fleet management.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Minimum 2 years of shore-based experience as a Vessel Superintendent / Technical Superintendent.
• Mandatory: Based in Chennai and able to work full-time from the office.
• Strong technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, and repair of dry bulk and product tanker vessels, including main and auxiliary machinery and cargo systems.
• Proven experience in planning and supervising dry-dockings, including repair specifications, yard coordination, and cost and timeline control.
• Solid knowledge of maritime regulations and standards, including class and flag requirements, ISM/ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS, PSC inspections, and tanker vetting (SIRE/CDI).
• Experience managing technical budgets (OPEX), technical procurement, and vendor coordination, with a strong focus on cost control.
• Proficiency with planned maintenance systems, maritime ERP, or fleet management platforms, with comfort working in data-driven dashboards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for machinery performance monitoring, defect analysis, and root‑cause investigation.
• Clear communication skills, including technical report writing and coordination with onboard teams, class, yards, and suppliers.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple vessels and priorities at once.
• Marine Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. Sea‑going experience as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer (MEO Class I/II) is an advantage.