Marine Superintendent

Talent Titans Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Titans Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Marine Operations Manager to oversee daily vessel movements, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will coordinate with Masters, engineers, and shore teams to maintain compliance with ISM/ISPS/OVID/OVMSA and MLC standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage operational plans, budgets, and responsive actions during emergencies. Singapore-based with international travel possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma in Marine Management, Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering or related field.
• Excellent leadership, communication and multitasking abilities.
• Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily vessel movements and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Coordinate with Masters, Chief Engineers, and shore teams to support operations.
• Maintain records and reports for clients, regulators and management.
• Provide 24/7 operational support on a rotational basis for emergencies.
• Assist in marine consultancy, vessel delivery, audits and compliance.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily vessel movements, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Assist in the day-to-day technical and operational management of vessels, ensuring compliance with OVID, OVMSA, ISM Code, ISPS, and MLC regulations.
• Ensure adherence to maritime laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Assist the respective Project Leader(s) in overseeing all operations related matters.
• Assist in marine consultancy and project support, including vessel delivery, audits, pre-purchase inspections, and compliance consultancy.
• Coordinate with other functional managers (for HSE, Procurement, Crewing, Maintenance & Repairs) to ensure efficient operations and minimal down time.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, and shore-based teams to support safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Maintain communication with various stakeholders, including ship masters, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor vessel performance (fuel efficiency, maintenance schedules, QHSSE KPIs) and elevate issues for corrective action.
• Support crew management and logistics, including planning rotations, medical checks, and training compliance.
• Liaise with clients, port authorities, and agents in Singapore and the region for clearances, bunkering, crew changes, and inspections.
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports for clients, regulators, and internal management.
• Participate in the company's QHSSE initiatives, contributing to safety meetings, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
• Provide 24/7 operational support on a rotational basis for vessel emergencies or urgent requirements.
• Develop and implement operational plans, including cargo loading and unloading, stowage, tow arrangements, and voyage planning.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with marine operations. To work closely with the company's QHSE Lead to conduct risk assessments, implement safety measures, and to handle incidents and emergencies.
• Monitor and control operations related costs and to develop operation budgets.
• Implement improvements to the workflow that could enhance customer satisfaction and optimize resources as well as prevent potential problems.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skillsets

• Min. diploma graduate in Marine Management, Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, or related discipline or personnel with relevant experience in this field.
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required to effectively coordinate with cross-regional teams, authorities, and Mandarin speaking stakeholders.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations (ISM, ISPS, OVID/OVMSA, MLC).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; able to manage operational demands under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with multinational crews, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ship management software systems is an advantage.
• Willingness to provide on-call support for operational matters.
• Willingness to travel to support international projects.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in marine operations management.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Experience working in the Marine Offshore Oil & Gas industry preferred.
• Familiar with the Offshore Support Vessels and Offshore Construction Vessel.
• Experience as a seafarer a plus.

Required Qualities

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in operational planning and logistics.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budget management and cost control.
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.