Marine Superintendent (Tanker)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies seeks a Marine Superintendent (Oil Tanker) to oversee vetting inspections, coordinate with oil majors, and lead safety and audit activities across the fleet. You will guide Masters on nautical matters, manage incidents, and participate in emergency response.

The role requires COC Class 1 with tanker sailing, 1–2 years tanker service including management exposure, and shore-based ship management experience; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• COC Class 1 with tanker sailing experience.
• 1–2 years served onboard tanker including 12 months at a management level.
• At least 1-year shore based experience in a ship management company.
• Supervisory experience ashore in tanker companies advantageous.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical, able to work independently and result-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vetting inspections by Oil Majors of vessels under his care, ensuring vessels meet local and international maritime requirements and industry standards.
• Communicate with relevant oil majors and ensure vessels are accepted by the oil majors.
• Conduct pre-vetting inspections and collaborate with the technical team to address and resolve vetting issues.
• Monitor and support all vessels on operational matters, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to Masters and Navigational Officers on nautical matters to maintain nautical standards onboard.
• Lead safety initiatives, including near-miss reporting and inspections, incident investigations, and quality enhancements.
• Investigate all accidents and incidents, working to implement corrective actions and prevent future occurrences.
• Participate as a member of Emergency Response Team, ready to respond to emergencies.
• Conduct and ensure timely completion of internal audits at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
• Perform ISPS audits and Marine Ship Inspections, Cargo audit onboard at least once per year.
• Carry out Superintendent Navigation audits annually, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) for policy implementation and assist with training and seminars.
• Attend industry and safety forums, maintaining relationships with oil majors, principals, and industry associations to be at the forefront of industry developments.
• Support fleet operations by providing operational support to the Master and conduct office risk assessments for activities such as hot works and Under Keel Clearance (UKC) issues.
• Coordinate the supply of provisions and fresh water for the fleet, ensuring timely and efficient logistics management.
• Raise work orders for inspections and ensure follow-up on SIRE inspection findings.
• Conduct senior officer briefings, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
• Assume the responsibilities of Marine Manager and/or Safety Marine Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership.

Skills

Tankers sailing experience

Management level experience

Shore-based ship management experience

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical, independent and result‑or‑

Education

CoC Class 1 with tanker sailing experience

Job description

About the job Marine Superintendent (Tanker)

Our client is a reputable Shipping MNC. In view of expansion, they are currently seeking a suitably qualified candidate to join them as "Marine Superintendent (Oil Tanker)".

In this role, your overall responsibilities will include :

• Oversee vetting inspections by Oil Majors of vessels under his care, ensuring vessels meet local and international maritime requirements and industry standards.
• Communicate with relevant oil majors and ensure vessels are accepted by the oil majors.
• Conduct pre-vetting inspections and collaborate with the technical team to address and resolve vetting issues.
• Monitor and support all vessels on operational matters, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to Masters and Navigational Officers on nautical matters to maintain nautical standards onboard.
• Lead safety initiatives, including near-miss reporting and inspections, incident investigations, and quality enhancements.
• Investigate all accidents and incidents, working to implement corrective actions and prevent future occurrences.
• Participate as a member of Emergency Response Team, ready to respond to emergencies.
• Conduct and ensure timely completion of internal audits at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
• Perform ISPS audits and Marine Ship Inspections, Cargo audit onboard at least once per year.
• Carry out Superintendent Navigation audits annually, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) for policy implementation and assist with training and seminars.
• Attend industry and safety forums, maintaining relationships with oil majors, principals, and industry associations to be at the forefront of industry developments.
• Support fleet operations by providing operational support to the Master and conduct office risk assessments for activities such as hot works and Under Keel Clearance (UKC) issues.
• Coordinate the supply of provisions and fresh water for the fleet, ensuring timely and efficient logistics management.
• Raise work orders for inspections and ensure follow-up on SIRE inspection findings.
• Conduct senior officer briefings, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
• Assume the responsibilities of Marine Manager and/or Safety Marine Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership.

Requirements:

• COC Class 1 with tanker sailing experience
• Ideally 1–2 years served onboard tanker including 12 months served at a management level (command experience preferred but not a must)
• At least 1-year shore based experience in a ship management company
• Supervisory experience ashore in tanker companies will be advantageous, not a must
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Analytical, able to work independently and result-oriented