Marine Superintendent

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Marine Superintendent to oversee daily bunker fleet operations, ensure safe bunkering processes and drive crew compliance. You will coordinate with ports, traders, and authorities to minimize downtime and incidents.

Responsibilities include implementing SMS/ISPS/ISM, supervising safety audits, and preparing vessels for SIRE vetting and oil-major inspections, while supporting maintenance and class surveys.

Qualifications

• Valid Master Mariner CoC or Chief Mate with tanker experience.
• 3–5+ years sailing on oil/chemical tankers, plus 1–3 years shore-based marine superintendent.
• In-depth bunker measurement standards knowledge (e.g., SS 600/SS 648), MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM and ISPS.
• Direct experience with SIRE vetting processes and oil major requirements.
• Strong crisis management, incident investigation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bunker fleet operations for efficiency and safety.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 8217, MFM procedures, and MARPOL Annex VI.
• Prepare bunkering vessels for SIRE, PSC, Flag State and oil major vetting inspections, and drive CAPA for non-conformities.
• Supervise, train and assess masters, deck officers and bunkering crews on safe fuel handling and transfer protocols.

Skills

Crew management

Safety & compliance

Crisis management

Incident investigation

Communication

SIRE vetting

Maritime regulatory knowledge

Education

Master Mariner CoC

Chief Mate with tanker experience

Job description

Job Purpose

To oversee daily fleet operations, safe bunkering processes, and crew compliance for a fleet of bunker tankers and barges, minimizing operational downtime and preventing marine incidents or environmental spills.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Bunkering & Fleet Operations

• Monitor daily ship-to-ship (STS) and shore-to-ship bunker delivery operations to ensure efficiency and safety.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 8217 (fuel standards), Mass Flow Meter (MFM) procedures, and MARPOL Annex VI regulations.

• Coordinate with port authorities, terminal operators, charterers, and bunker traders to streamline vessel scheduling.

2. Marine Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSEQ)

• Implement and enforce the Safety Management System (SMS), ISPS Code, and ISM Code across the bunker fleet.

• Oversee environmental risk management, spill preparedness, and emergency response plans (SOPEP).

• Conduct regular onboard safety inspections, internal audits, and navigation/cargo audits.

3. Vetting, Audits & Inspections

• Prepare and present bunker vessels for SIRE (Ship Inspection Report Programme), Port State Control (PSC), Flag State, and oil major vetting inspections.

• Lead root-cause analysis and implement CAPA for all operational non-conformities, near-misses, and marine incidents.

4. Crew Management & Technical Support

• Supervise, train, and assess masters, deck officers, and bunkering crews on safe fuel handling and transfer protocols.

• Assist technical teams in planning routine maintenance, dry-docking, and class survey inspections to maintain vessel readiness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License & Certification: Master Mariner (Class 1 / Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC) preferred, or Chief Mate with extensive tanker experience.

• Experience: 3–5+ years of sailing experience on oil/chemical tankers or bunker barges, plus 1–3 years in a shore-based marine superintendent role.

  Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth understanding of bunker measurement standards (e.g., SS 600 / SS 648 where applicable), MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, and ISPS standards.

  Direct experience dealing with SIRE vetting processes and oil major requirements.

  Strong crisis management, incident investigation, and communication skills.
  

  Chan Chee Meng
  EA 07C3069/R1110620