Marine Superintendent (LNG/Gas)

Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd is seeking a Marine Superintendent to support safe and compliant operation of assigned vessels in line with ISM, MLC, ISPS, ISO standards and TQM. You will guide navigation, cargo handling and mooring while contributing to audits, investigations and risk assessments.

You will also support emergency response coordination, drive cross-functional collaboration and share operational insights with Masters and vessel teams to uphold high standards across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing ISM Code, MLC, ISPS and MARPOL requirements.
• Strong ability to monitor KPIs, safety statistics and trends.
• Capable of supporting audits, investigations and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day marine operations for assigned vessels while ensuring compliance with ISM Code, MLC, ISPS, ISO and TQM.
• Monitor safety performance, contribute to Management Reviews and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide nautical and regulatory guidance to Masters and vessel teams on navigation and mooring.
• Support internal/external audits, inspections and audit planning with timely follow-up.
• Carry out internal audits across ISM, ISPS and MARPOL areas and close findings.
• Contribute to incident investigations and share lessons across the fleet.
• Support Risk Assessments and MOC processes to manage marine risks.
• Facilitate interdepartmental cooperation to support operations, training, and project development.
• Assist vessels during emergencies and participate in the company Emergency Response Team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Operations management

Auditing & investigations

Emergency response coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About the role

The Marine Superintendent is responsible for supporting the safe and compliant operation of assigned vessels in accordance with the ISM Code, MLC, ISPS, ISO standards, and TQM requirements. The role ensures performance in navigation, cargo handling, and mooring, provides operational and regulatory guidance, and contributes to audits, investigations, and risk assessments. The Marine Superintendent also supports emergency response coordination and fosters cross-functional collaboration to maintain high operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and support day-to-day marine operations for assigned vessels, ensuring compliance with ISM Code, MLC, ISPS, ISO standards and industry standards and customer requirements as defined in the Total Quality Management System (TQM).
• Monitor KPIs, safety statistics, and trends for assigned vessels; support Management Reviews by contributing operational feedback and identifying areas for improvement
• Support the operational performance of Navigation, Cargo Handling, and Mooring, assist as a member of the Subject Matter Expert Groups (SmE)
• Provide nautical and regulatory guidance to Masters and vessel teams, particularly on navigation, mooring, cargo handling, and operational safety.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections (e.g., SIRE, CDI, Rightship, Charterers inspection); assist in audit planning and execution, pre-vetting preparations, and timely follow‑up of findings.
• Carry out planned internal audits across ISM, ISPS, and MARPOL areas; assign follow‑up tasks, and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Conduct or assist in incident investigations using our methodology, including reporting, analysis, and promoting experience sharing within the fleet
• Support the BU’s Management of Change (MOC) process and Risk Assessment processes by evaluating marine risks and their consistent application throughout ship and shore operations.
• Support interdepartmental cooperation by supporting other teams (e.g., BD, Crewing, MQA) to support vessel operations, training strategies, and project development.
• Assist assigned vessels during emergencies and actively participate in the company’s shore‑based Emergency Response Team, performing designated roles and responsibilities as directed.