General Manager, Commercial Marine Operations

INNERGY CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international shipping company in Singapore is seeking a General Manager/Deputy GM for Marine Operations. The successful candidate will lead marine operations, ensuring navigational safety and compliance with industry standards. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in commercial marine operations, strong knowledge of container operations, and Mandarin-speaking skills to coordinate with senior leadership in China. The company offers an opportunity to manage a global fleet in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial marine operations.
• At least 5 years in leadership roles within international liner companies.
• Strong knowledge of stowage and bunker management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day commercial marine operations ensuring safety and compliance.
• Oversee voyage planning and operational documentation.
• Develop and manage operational budgets including marine expenses.

Skills

Leadership in marine operations

Container operations expertise

Bunker management

Navigational safety

Mandarin-speaking

Education

Master Mariner/ Chief Officer background

Job description

We are partnering with an established international container shipping company that is expanding its operational leadership team in Singapore. The company is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking General Manager/Deputy GM, Marine Operations to lead the full spectrum of marine operations across its global container fleet. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of leadership experience within international liner companies and have solid expertise in container operations, stowage, bunker management, port/terminal coordination, and fleet performance.

Key Responsibilities

Marine & Fleet Operations Management

• Lead the day-to-day commercial marine operations of the container fleet, ensuring navigational safety, schedule reliability, and compliance with global standards.
• Oversee voyage planning, weather routing, speed & fuel optimisation, and bunker consumption management (IMO 2020 / MARPOL compliance).
• Direct and validate stowage planning to ensure optimal capacity utilisation, vessel stability, and safe cargo operations.
• Manage global port & terminal coordination, berth planning, congestion issues, and operational bottlenecks.
• Ensure accurate operational documentation and compliance with international regulations, PSC/ flag requirements, environmental rules, and SMS policies.
• Oversee vessel audits, inspections, certifications, and support technical teams on drydocking, retrofits, and performance upgrades.

Performance, Cost & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Develop and manage operational budgets including port charges, bunker consumption, and marine-related expenses.
• Monitor operational KPIs such as vessel turnaround time, on-time performance, bunker efficiency, and cost metrics.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, network planning, chartering, equipment and regional offices to ensure operations align with business strategy and trade requirements.
• Lead communication between Singapore operations and China HQ to maintain strong alignment on priorities and execution.

Risk Management and Senior Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead operational response during disruptions: severe weather, port shutdowns, labour issues, equipment failures, or voyage delays.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for vessel rerouting, missed port calls, and cargo prioritisation.
• Engage with port authorities, terminal operators, P&I clubs, class societies, and regulators to uphold strong operational relationships.

Key Requirements

• Master Mariner/ Chief Officer background is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial marine operations, including at least 5 years in leadership within international liner companies.
• Strong knowledge of container operations, stowage, stability & bunker management.
• Mandarin-speaking to liaise effectively with Chinese senior leadership and vessel operations teams.
• Willingness to travel based on operational needs.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.