Master

V.Ships Asia Group Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Master at V.Ships Asia Group Pte. Ltd. is responsible for the overall command of the ship, safety, security of the vessel, crew, cargo and environment while operating in Singapore waters and international waters.

He must ensure compliance with SOLAS, ISM and the VMS, and motivate the crew to observe these policies. Key duties include leadership of the Shipboard Management Team, maintaining certifications, conducting safety meetings, supervising cargo operations, monitoring ballast and

Qualifications

• Must hold Master CoC recognised by the Singapore flag.
• Valid Singapore Pilotage Exemption Certificate is required.
• Strong leadership and experience in onboard crew management.
• Proficiency in ECDIS and STCW safety/cargo training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall command and safe navigation of the vessel.
• Ensure compliance with SOLAS, ISM and company VMS.
• Lead safety, security, and environmental protection onboard.
• Supervise cargo operations and stability planning.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and crew training.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Communication

Planning & organisation

Calm under pressure

Education

Master CoC (Singapore flag)

Singapore Pilotage Exemption Certificate

Bridge Team Management (BTM)

ECDIS

STCW safety & cargo training

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Overall Command of the ship, safety, security of the ship, her crew, cargo and the environment operating in Singapore waters and in International waters. Implementation of the Company's Policies as contained in the VMS and other official Company Instructions on all matters of operations, safety, security and environmental protection.

The Master is to execute his duties in compliance with relevant national and international regulations, and in compliance with the VMS. The Master is also to ensure that all crew are fully motivated in the observation and implementation of the VMS.

AUTHORITY:

The Master has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect to safety of the ship, her crew, passengers and with respect to pollution prevention and to request the Company’s assistance as may be necessary. The procedures contained within the VMS do not undermine this authority. In cases where there is conflict between the VMS and international or national regulations, the Master is to carry out his duties in accordance with the regulations in force. Should such conflict exist, the Master is to report immediately this non-conformity to the HSEQ Superintendent.

The Master is to ensure that commercial considerations do not take precedence over safety and environmental protection. The Master shall not be constrained by the ship-owner, charterer or any other person from taking any decision which, in his professional judgement, is necessary for safe navigation, in particular in severe weather and in heavy seas. (SOLAS V-34.3)

The Master together with the Shipboard Management Team is also jointly responsible for:

• Adherence to, and continuous improvement of, the VMS,
• Meeting regularly to analyse the VMS status, agree on appropriate measures of improvement, and coordinate implementation and execution of same;
• Ensuring that junior officers and crew are well informed of the VMS requirements generally, and specifically where procedures affect their work;
• Co-ordinating with MS&Q to improve overall safety, environmental and quality performance, through reports and proposals.
• Ensuring that all relevant regulations are onboard and made available to the personnel concerned.
• Ensuring that the concept of safety and environmental excellence are fully understood and implemented by all onboard, through leadership and sound management practice.
• Ensuring that all crewmembers are provided with coaching and/or training opportunities to develop and improve their knowledge and skills.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Master is responsible to the Ship Management Office for:

The overall command of the ship

Safeguarding the Owner's and Company's interests at all times

Maintenance of the ship's and crew certification required for trading

Communication with the Owners, the Company, the Charterers and any other party as required

Maintenance of the ship and her equipment

Ensuring that all crew receive familiarisation training on embarking the vessel

Crew familiarisation, performance appraisal, training, welfare, discipline and other administrative matters required as per VMS Crewing Instructions

Ensuring that Emergency Organisation & Emergency Party Responsibilities are known by each crew member including any training that may be required aboard vessel

Safe navigation of the vessel as required by Company Navigation procedures and for ensuring that all navigational watch keepers are fully familiar with these procedures

Organising and conducting Health & Safety committee meetings

Ensuring adequate stability trim and stress at all times

Checking and monitoring of any cargo plan and operations prepared by the Chief Officer, including the supervision of cargo operations

Compliance with any statutory, local or international regulation which affect the ship including MLC2006

Maintenance of Shipboard filing and all Company and other records which are required to be maintained or submitted

Implementation and recording of onboard training as required by International regulations and VMS

Reporting of any accident and/or damage affecting the ship, her crew or her cargo, to the Company and other Parties as necessary

Full and accurate accounting of voyage expenditure etc, and the safe keeping of Company funds

Supervision and training of Cadets

Ensuring that the risk assessment procedures are adhered to onboard and, where necessary, office assistance is obtained to mitigate identified risks.

Catering, hygiene, and vessel payroll requirements

Review of VMS as required by the ISM Code

Through positive leadership, sound management practices and the display of safe behaviours promote and uphold a safety culture onboard

Ensuring that each crewmember takes personal responsibility for the safety, environmental and quality aspects of own work

Responsible for ensuring that proper standards of health and hygiene are maintained throughout the vessel

Signing-on and signing-off of crewmembers

Ensuring compliance with Hours of Work & Rest Regulations

Providing medical care aboard vessel

Ensuring the onboard complaint procedure is enforced as per MLC2006 & Company requirements

Enforcing the Company’s Drug & Alcohol policy aboard vessel

The execution of the charter of the vessel in a professional and competent manner

Ensuring sufficient bunkers and stores are onboard prior to commencing a voyage

Providing the Chief Engineer and Chief Officer with relevant details of the intended voyage and ensuring that the voyage orders are understood and complied with in full

Providing the Company and charterers with accurate information regarding cargo operations

Advising the Company when voyage/cargo instructions cannot be complied with, and/or where the intended voyage instructions are not clear/understood

Checking and signing of Cargo Documents on completion of cargo operations

Undertaking any other tasks, duties as required by the Company.

Determining appropriate manning levels for the respective cargo and ballast operations to ensure such operations are conducted in a safe and effective manner.

Ensuring that all cyber security policies and procedures are adhered to, cyber incidents are reported and all crew are compliant with Company Cyber requirements.

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

The job requires:

Excellent leadership skills; in particular the ability to gain respect, to motivate and to lead by example

Excellent managerial skills; in particular the ability to build and maintain an onboard team spirit that recognises and takes account of different National cultures

A positive and supportive approach to training which encourages all crewmembers to build and maintain their relevant technical knowledge and practical skills

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Very good communication skills

Ability to remain calm and focused at all times, in particular during emergency and/or difficult situations

Requirements

Master Certificate of Competence recognised by Singapore flag

Singapore Pilotage Exemption Certificate

Bridge Team Management

ECDIS

Basic and Advanced STCW safety training Requirement

STCW Prof. in Adv Oil Tanker Cargo Ops

STCW Prof. in Basic Oil Tanker and Cargo Ops

STCW Proficiency in advanced Gas tanker cargo.

STCW Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat