Marine Superintendent

MAXWELL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXWELL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking a Marine Superintendent in Singapore to lead vessel safety, compliance, and operations across a fleet.

The role entails managing audits, inspections, and certifications while coordinating vetting processes and ensuring timely closure of observations. The ideal candidate holds a Master Mariner certificate with at least 5 years of sea-going experience as a Senior Deck Officer, and shows strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class 1 Deck Officer Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner)
• Minimum 5 years of sea-going experience as Senior Deck Officer, preferably with Master duties
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Verify vessel compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations, Company policies, IMO/SOLAS/MARPOL, Flag State, and industry standards during assigned vessel visits
• Conduct annual Internal Vessel Inspections and Navigational, Cargo, and Mooring Audits to ensure operational safety and compliance
• Monitor and follow up on deficiencies, non-conformities, and corrective actions from internal and external audits and inspections to maintain vessel standards
• Coordinate SIRE 2.0 and other vetting inspections, ensuring timely closure of observations to uphold vessel vetting status
• Track vessel certificates and survey due dates to ensure all documentation remains valid and up to date
• Support vessels with navigational, cargo, and other marine operational matters to optimize safe and efficient operations
• Investigate and report vessel casualties and incidents promptly to facilitate root cause analysis and corrective measures
• Stay current with marine safety and environmental regulations to ensure compliance and best practices
• Conduct interviews and assessments for Deck Officers to evaluate competency and suitability
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals

Education

Master Mariner / Class 1 Deck Officer Certificate

5+ years sea-going experience as Senior Deck Officer

Job description

Marine Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Verify vessel compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations, Company policies, IMO/SOLAS/MARPOL, Flag State, and industry standards during assigned vessel visits
• Conduct annual Internal Vessel Inspections and Navigational, Cargo, and Mooring Audits to ensure operational safety and compliance
• Monitor and follow up on deficiencies, non-conformities, and corrective actions from internal and external audits and inspections to maintain vessel standards
• Coordinate SIRE 2.0 and other vetting inspections, ensuring timely closure of observations to uphold vessel vetting status
• Track vessel certificates and survey due dates to ensure all documentation remains valid and up to date
• Support vessels with navigational, cargo, and other marine operational matters to optimize safe and efficient operations
• Investigate and report vessel casualties and incidents promptly to facilitate root cause analysis and corrective measures
• Stay current with marine safety and environmental regulations to ensure compliance and best practices
• Conduct interviews and assessments for Deck Officers to evaluate competency and suitability
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals

Required competencies and certifications

• Class 1 Deck Officer Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant sea-going experience as a Senior Deck Officer, preferably with experience as Master

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• 2–3 years of shore-based experience in a Marine Superintendent or similar role
• Knowledge of ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, SIRE 2.0, and Flag State requirements
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel and attend vessels as required

Other Information

• Salary: SGD 7,500 – SGD 10,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications