Fleet Manager (Tankers)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime management company based in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional for fleet and client management responsibilities. The role requires at least 10 years of tanker ship management experience and offers an opportunity to lead a team of superintendents while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, ensuring high standards in all fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer or Master Mariner CoC is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in tanker ship management.
• Strong knowledge of tanker regulations and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for shipowner clients.
• Oversee marine and technical operations across the tanker fleet.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise Marine and Technical Superintendents.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and drydocking planning.
• Support internal and external audits and client reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Communication

Marine Regulations Knowledge

Decision-Making

Education

Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering or Nautical Studies

Chief Engineer or Master Mariner CoC

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Fleet & Client Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for shipowner clients on all fleet-related matters.
• Ensure vessels are managed in accordance with management agreements, client KPIs, and budgets.
• Provide regular operational, technical, and financial reporting to clients.
• Support business development through professional client engagement and fleet performance.

Marine, Technical & HSSE Oversight

• Oversee marine and technical operations across the tanker fleet in compliance with ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, ISGOTT, and company HSSE policies.
• Ensure vessels maintain class, statutory certification, and continuous vetting readiness (SIRE, CDI where applicable).
• Act as escalation point for incidents, emergencies, and non-conformities.
• Drive a strong safety culture and proactive risk management across the fleet.

Superintendent & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and supervise Marine and Technical Superintendents.
• Allocate fleet responsibilities and ensure effective workload distribution.
• Review superintendent reports, maintenance plans, drydocking schedules, and technical budgets.
• Ensure consistency and quality of management across all assigned vessels.

Technical, Drydocking & Budget Control

• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and drydocking planning in coordination with technical teams and clients.
• Review and approve technical budgets, cost control measures, and invoice claims.Monitor vessel performance, downtime, off-hire, and technical KPIs.

Compliance, Audits & Continuous Improvement

• Support and lead internal and external audits, inspections, and client reviews.
• Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and fleet performance.
• Represent the company at client meetings, audits, and industry forums.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Marine Engineering, Nautical Studies, or related discipline.
• Chief Engineer or Master Mariner CoC is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in tanker ship management, including supervisory or fleet-level responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of tanker regulations, vetting, audits, and management systems.
• Proven leadership, client management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.