Marine Superintendent (Bulk)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Marine Superintendent to provide support for HSSEQ issues and cargo operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in the role and extensive shipboard knowledge. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, conducting audits, and assisting with cargo-related matters. The role emphasizes safety and quality in all operations, making it crucial for candidates to demonstrate strong risk assessment and auditing skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience as a shore-based Marine Superintendent.
• Extensive dry bulk shipboard experience as a Master.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations (ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL) and HSSEQ processes.
• Proven auditing and root-cause investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support vessels for HSSEQ issues and audits.
• Assist with cargo-related operations and compliance.
• Conduct root cause analyses on incidents.
• Educate fleet teams on HSSEQ best practices and safety management system.

Skills

Knowledge of HSSEQ processes

Risk assessment skills

Auditing experience

Coaching and teaching

Leadership coaching

Education

Master mariner license

Tools

ISM Code

SOLAS

MARPOL

HSSEQ processes

Job description

About the job Marine Superintendent (Bulk)

Responsibilities on the Job

1. Provide daily support on assigned vessels for Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) issues:

• Arrange for internal and external onboard audits, as well as Right Ship Inspections.
• Audit and inspection findings, as well as routine visits, are used to monitor and support vessel performance. Manage the intake of new tonnage allotted to the fleet team (Change Management).
• Monitoring and assisting with the daily usage of shipboard risk assessment tools, toolbox meetings, work permissions, and so on.
• Follow-up on events, accidents, near-misses, and NCRs.
• Conduct root cause analyses.
• Assist in the ongoing growth of management systems and quality (improvement of procedures, training, and so on).

2. Provide everyday cargo-related support:

• Assist our onboard management with loading/discharging operations and detect noncompliance with operational standards (for Cape size boats).
• Ensure the efficient execution of cargo operations without sacrificing safety, documentation, and cargo quality control methods.
• Assist the in-house Port Captains and Commercial Operators with cargo issues, cargo claims, and other maritime operational issues.
• The ideal applicant can teach, coach, and advise members of the fleet team and shipboard management in the areas of HSSEQ, allowing the team/vessels to operate safely. By exhibiting this in his/her behavior, he/she is an advocate for'safety' and an ambassador of our organizational principles. He or she knows the significance of asking the proper questions in order to help our safety management system and increase our quality output to our clients

Job Requirements

• A minimum of three years' experience as a shore-based Marine Superintendent is required.
• As a Master, you must have extensive dry bulk shipboard experience.
• Master position requires sailing and/or shore experience commanding geared bulk vessels.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations, marine industry standards (ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISO 9001, and so on), and HSSEQ processes is required.
• Proven auditing and root-cause investigation experience