Marine Superintendent

SPRING VALLEY SHIPPING MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPRING VALLEY SHIPPING MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a hands-on Master Mariner to sail to vessels, stand on deck during inspections, sign findings, and implement recommendations across the fleet.

The role offers a defined path to Deputy DPA/CSO for the right candidate. You will own the marine standard across assigned vessels, handle vetting and RightShip performance, conduct incident investigations, oversee ISM/ISPS audits, and contribute to crew training and recruitment.

Qualifications

• Class 1 CoC (Master Mariner) with command experience preferred.
• Solid bulk carrier background including IMSBC and stability knowledge.
• Working knowledge of ISM, ISPS and MLC regimes; auditing advantage.
• Sound judgement under time pressure with ability to give clear answers.
• Willingness to travel at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Own the marine standard across assigned vessels and verify it onboard.
• Vetting and RightShip performance; attend inspections personally.
• Incident investigation with CAPA and preventive actions ownership.
• Oversee safety management system; conduct ISM/ISPS audits ashore and afloat.
• Crew competence: training visits and input into senior sea staff recruitment.
• Deputy DPA/CSO duties and standby during absences.

Skills

Master Mariner CoC

Bulk carrier operations

ISM/ISPS/MLC knowledge

Auditing (internal)

Decision making under pressure

Willingness to travel

Education

Class 1 CoC (Master Mariner)

Job description

We are a Singapore bulk carrier owner-operator with commercial and technical management under one roof - about 40 people, one office, and no overseas head office to wait on for a decision.

This is a hands-on marine desk, not a mailbox. You will sail out to your ships, stand on deck during inspections, sign your own findings, and see your recommendations implemented across the fleet. The role carries a defined path to Deputy DPA/CSO for the right Master Mariner.

What you will own

• The marine standard across your assigned vessels - navigation, cargo, mooring and bridge navigation practice. You set the expectation with the Master, and you verify it onboard.
• Vetting and RightShip performance. You attend inspections in person, and you close out Flag, Port State, Class and charterer findings with the support from the team members.
• Incident investigation and CAPA. Root cause analysis on casualties, near-misses and off-track performance - and ownership of the corrective actions and preventive measures until they actually work.
• The safety management system. Plan and conduct ISM/ISPS internal audits ashore and afloat, review procedures, and bring forthcoming IMO, Flag and Port requirements into the system before enforce.
• Crew competence. Sail-in training visits, Master and senior officer briefings, and input into the recruitment of senior sea staff.
• Deputy DPA/CSO duties - supporting the DPA/CSO on ISM and ISPS matters and standing in during absence.

What you bring

• Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner). Command experience preferred.
• Solid bulk carrier background - you know IMSBC, stability during multi-port loading, hold cleaning, and what a failed hold inspection costs.
• Working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC and the RightShip / Port State regime; formal internal auditor training an advantage.
• Sound judgement under time pressure, and the confidence to give a Master an honest answer.
• Willingness to travel at short notice.