Marine Superintendent (Technical & Maritime Operations)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Marine Superintendent to join our ship management team overseeing a fleet of coastal tankers and barges across Singapore, Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

You will lead vetting, audits, safety programs and nautical compliance, support masters and crews, and engage with oil majors to ensure vessel acceptance.

The role requires COC Class 1, tanker experience, and shore-based ship management knowledge, with readiness to start on short notice.

Qualifications

• COC Class 1 with tanker sailing experience.
• Minimum 2 years onboard tankers, incl. 12 months in management level.
• Minimum 1 year shore-based experience in a ship management company.
• Supervisory ashore experience is an advantage.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Analytical, results-driven and able to work independently.
• Availability to start at short notice is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee oil major vetting inspections.
• Liaise with oil majors to secure vessel acceptance.
• Run pre-vetting inspections and work with the technical team to close findings.
• Monitor vessel operations for adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Advise Masters and navigating officers on nautical standards.
• Champion safety through near-miss reporting, inspections and quality improvements.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective action.
• Join the company's Emergency Response Team.
• Complete internal audits at intervals of no more than 12 months.
• Perform annual ISPS, ship inspection, cargo operation and navigation audits.
• Work with the Designated Person Ashore on policy rollout, training and seminars.
• Attend industry and safety forums to maintain ties with oil majors, principals and associations.
• Support the fleet with risk assessments for hot work and Under Keel Clearance (UKC).
• Arrange provisions and fresh water supply.
• Raise work orders and ensure audit and SIRE findings are closed on time.
• Brief senior officers within the company safety framework.
• Step in for the Marine Manager or Safety Marine Manager during absences.

Skills

CoC Class 1

Tankers experience

Shore-based mgmt exp

Strong communication

Job description

We are looking for a Marine Superintendent to join a ship management company that owns and operates a fleet of coastal tankers and barges across Singapore, Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

You will keep our vessels safe, compliant and acceptable to major oil companies, while supporting masters and crews on operational and nautical matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee oil major vetting inspections, making sure vessels meet maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise with oil majors to secure vessel acceptance.
• Run pre-vetting inspections and work with the technical team to close findings.
• Monitor vessel operations for adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Advise Masters and navigating officers on nautical standards.
• Champion safety through near-miss reporting, inspections and quality improvements.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective action.
• Join the company's Emergency Response Team.
• Complete internal audits at intervals of no more than 12 months.
• Perform annual ISPS, ship inspection, cargo operation and navigation audits.
• Work with the Designated Person Ashore on policy rollout, training and seminars.
• Attend industry and safety forums to maintain ties with oil majors, principals and associations.
• Support the fleet with risk assessments for hot work and Under Keel Clearance (UKC).
• Arrange provisions and fresh water supply.
• Raise work orders and ensure audit and SIRE findings are closed on time.
• Brief senior officers within the company safety framework.
• Step in for the Marine Manager or Safety Marine Manager during absences.

Requirements

• COC Class 1 with tanker sailing experience.
• At least 2 years onboard tankers, including 12 months at management level (command experience preferred).
• At least 1 year of shore-based experience in a ship management company.
• Supervisory experience ashore in a tanker company is an advantage.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Analytical, results-driven and able to work independently.
• Availability to start at short notice is an advantage.