General Manager, Marine Operations

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An international shipping company is seeking a General Manager, Marine Operations, for their Singapore office. The role involves overseeing daily marine operations, managing fleet performance, and maintaining compliance with maritime regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of marine operations experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in marine operations, at sea and ashore.
• Strong leadership in managing teams.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, with strong reporting and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily marine operations for vessel safety and efficiency.
• Manage fleet performance, including voyage planning.
• Lead incident investigations and maintain emergency response plans.

Skills

Leadership

Marine Operations

Regulatory Compliance

Safety

Navigation

Cargo Operations

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering

Degree in Nautical Science

Chief Officer (Class 1)

Chief Engineer Certification

Job description

Salling Search is currently assisting an international shipping company to look for a General Manager, Marine Operations for their Singapore office.

Only candidates with the following experience and qualifications will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily marine operations to ensure vessel safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage fleet performance, including voyage planning, fuel use, dry-docking, and special projects.
• Lead incident investigations and maintain emergency response plans in collaboration with HSE.
• Drive cost-effective practices, digital adoption, and cross-functional coordination across teams.
• Represent the company in audits, inspections, and industry forums.
• Lead and develop the marine operations team to meet high operational standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, or a related maritime field.
• Preferably certified as Chief Officer (Class 1) or Chief Engineer.
• 10+ years’ experience in marine operations, both at sea (Master/Chief Engineer) and ashore.
• Strong leadership in managing teams and aligning with technical and commercial departments.
• Deep knowledge of maritime rules, safety, navigation, and cargo operations.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, with strong reporting, analysis, and system skills.

Reach out to Jenelle Pang at [e-mail] or Ram G at [e-mail] if this opportunity interests you.

Salling Search Pte Ltd (EA License No: 15S7671)

Jenelle Pang Limin (Reg No: R24121215)

Sai Ramana Gopalakrishnan (Reg No: R2197901)