Vessel Manager

Wilhelmsen Global Business Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Fleet Manager responsible for the safe operation of assigned vessels. The ideal candidate should have technical maritime qualifications and experience as a Chief Engineer on a Bulk Carrier. Strong communication skills and environmental awareness are essential, along with the ability to form relationships with shipboard staff and clients. Join our dynamic team and embark on a fulfilling career journey.

Qualifications

• Technical maritime qualifications with seagoing experience as Chief Engineer on Bulk Carrier.
• Shore based experience as vessel manager with Bulk Carrier experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned vessels.
• Compliance with relevant rules & regulations.
• Support technical operations and maintain statistics.
• Participate in management reviews.

Skills

Technical/maritime qualifications

Seagoing experience as Chief Engineer

Good command of oral and written English

Basic computer knowledge

Environmental focus

Excellent communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.

What You'll Responsible For:

• Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and environment conscious operation of the vessels assigned, typical 3-5 vessels.
• To ensure vessel/s comply with all relevant rules & regulations with special emphasis on the ISM code, the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standard as well as flag state, port state and the industry’s special requirements and regulations, and render support to ships as appropriate.
• During the absence of a Vessel Manager, the Fleet Manager in the respective Group assumes the responsibility or delegate another back up vessel manager.
• Give support on matters related to technical operations as required.
• Keep technical statistics.
• Attend to additional duties as decided during the annual employee dialogue.
• Analyse and respond to Undesired Events.
• Participate in evaluation of Shipboard management Systems Review.
• Arrange Management Reviews and ensure actions decided upon are implemented.

What Experience and Skills Required:

• Technical/maritime qualifications with seagoing experience as Chief Engineer on Bulk Carrier .
• Shore based experience as vessel manager with Bulk Carrier experience.
• Good command of oral and written English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Environmental focused.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to develop close relationships with shipboard staff, vessel owners, charterers as well as internal and external support functions.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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