Maritime Operations Manager - LPG/Ethylene Vessels

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd represents a maritime client recruiting an Operations Manager (Marine) to join their Lab Team for ongoing transformation projects. You will oversee daily marine operations on assigned vessels, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient cargo handling.

The role requires hands-on sailing experience, strong LPG/Ethylene vessel knowledge, and collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders to maintain vessel certifications and fleet readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 1 COC.
• Sailing experience as Master or Chief Officer on LPG and/or Ethylene vessels.
• At least 12 months hands-on sailing experience handling Ethylene cargo.
• Extensive LPG vessel experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily marine operations of assigned vessels, covering navigation, mooring, deck equipment, safety equipment, port arrival and departure, STS operations, and overall vessel condition.
• Manage and ensure the safe and efficient execution of cargo operations, including loading and discharging, grade changes, tank preparation, and related activities.
• Work closely with the Technical team on dry-docking specifications, planning, preparation, and execution.
• Coordinate and manage third-party inspections, including SIRE, CDI, Port State Control (PSC), USCG, terminal inspections, Flag State inspections, and other relevant inspections.
• Conduct management inspections and internal audits onboard vessels, identify areas for improvement, and monitor the effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Review, assess, and respond to vessel reports, including navigation and safety reports, SIRE/CDI and PSC inspection findings, internal audit reports, near misses, incidents, and accidents.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including Classification Societies, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, suppliers, Flag States, and other relevant parties, to ensure vessels remain fully certified and compliant with applicable international regulations.
• Review vessel records, documentation, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Manage and monitor both planned and unplanned vessel repairs, ensuring all work is properly planned, executed safely, and completed to the required standards.

Skills

Maritime experience

Education

Minimum Class 1 COC

Job description

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd represents a maritime client recruiting an Operations Manager (Marine) to join their Lab Team for ongoing transformation projects. You will oversee daily marine operations on assigned vessels, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient cargo handling.

The role requires hands-on sailing experience, strong LPG/Ethylene vessel knowledge, and collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders to maintain vessel certifications and fleet readiness.