General Manager, Marine Operations

Innergy Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international container shipping company is seeking an experienced General Manager/ Deputy GM, Marine Operations to lead their marine operations team in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within international liner companies. Proficiency in container operations, stowage, and bunker management is essential, along with the ability to communicate in Mandarin to engage effectively with senior leadership in China. This role involves direct oversight of global fleet operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in marine operations, with 5 years in leadership within international liner companies.
• Expertise in vessel operations, port/terminal coordination, and fleet performance.
• Willingness to travel based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day marine operations of the container fleet.
• Oversee voyage planning, weather routing, and fuel optimisation.
• Manage global port & terminal coordination and operational bottlenecks.
• Develop and manage operational budgets including marine-related expenses.
• Lead operational response during disruptions and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong knowledge of container operations

Stowage management

Bunker management

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 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 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 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.