Gas Carrier Vessel Manager (LNG/LPG): Ops & Safety Lead

osm ship management pte. ltd.; Singapore; In loco; SGD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

osm ship management pte. ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Vessel Manager to oversee day-to-day technical, operational, and budgetary management for gas carriers (LPG, LNG, Ethane, Ammonia, and other liquefied gas vessels).

The role ensures safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations in line with TQM, ISM, ISO standards, flag state and class requirements, and owner expectations. The Vessel Manager acts as the primary liaison between the office and shipboard teams, coordinating dry dockings,

Competenze

• Higher maritime education and experience as chief engineer or navigational officer, or similar positions as Vessel Manager/Superintendent.
• Minimum 3 years sailing experience onboard gas carriers.
• Minimum 12 months sailing as Chief Engineer / 2nd Eng on LPG, LNG, LEG or Ethane carriers.
• Experience with modern electronically controlled or dual-fuel propulsion systems is preferred.
• Assistant Fleet Manager: ideally a 5+ year track record in shore-based shipping as technical superintendent/vessel manager.
• Senior Vessel Manager: ideally 3+ years in shore-based shipping as technical superintendent/vessel manager.
• Vessel Manager: ideally 1+ year in shore-based shipping as vessel manager.
• Junior Vessel Manager: possess relevant maritime education or qualification.
• Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vetting requirements.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing vessel operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in vessel budgeting, cost control, and procurement processes.
• Effective communication with owners, charterers, and internal departments.

Mansioni

• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned vessels to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective performance in line with OSM Thome procedures, ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, ISO and customer expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vessel operations, ensuring alignment between the vessel’s senior management team and shore-based support functions.
• Monitor and follow up on class, flag, port state, and third-party inspections; ensure timely rectification of deficiencies, certification compliance, and readiness for audits.
• Supervise crew selection, performance evaluation, and wellbeing of senior officers; support crewing decisions and maintain high standards of onboard leadership.
• Develop and control the vessel’s annual operating budget, manage cost performance, and support procurement, invoice approvals, and insurance claims.
• Coordinate and execute dry dockings, repairs, and vessel modifications, ensuring technical specifications, schedules, and costs meet agreed requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections (e.g. SIRE, CDI, Rightship, Charterers Inspection); pre-vetting preparations, and timely follow up of findings.
• Support emergency response as a designated member of the crisis management team; participate in drills and coordinate incident follow-up, including risk assessment and experience transfer.
• Ensure vessel compliance with safety, environmental, and operational KPIs; monitor risk assessments and support improvement initiatives in cooperation with technical, HSEQ, and marine departments.
• Conduct regular vessel visits, track planned maintenance status, follow up on deficiencies, and prepare periodical operational reports for stakeholders.

Formazione

MSc/BSc in naval architecture / marine technology / engineering

Higher maritime education

Descrizione del lavoro

osm ship management pte. ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Vessel Manager to oversee day-to-day technical, operational, and budgetary management for gas carriers (LPG, LNG, Ethane, Ammonia, and other liquefied gas vessels).

The role ensures safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations in line with TQM, ISM, ISO standards, flag state and class requirements, and owner expectations. The Vessel Manager acts as the primary liaison between the office and shipboard teams, coordinating dry dockings,