Semi Senior Marine Superintendent

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD. invites an experienced Master Mariner to oversee vessel vetting and compliance across our fleet in Singapore. You will lead ISM/ISPS/MARPOL-related inspections and coordinate with oil majors to gain vessel acceptance.

In this role you will perform pre-vetting inspections, drive safety initiatives, conduct audits, and advise Masters and Navigational Officers. Travel readiness and strong communication are essential to maintain industry standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency as Master Mariner (Class 1, unlimited).
• Minimum five years of seagoing experience at senior officer rank.
• Working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, and OCIMF requirements, including SIRE vetting and TMSA frameworks.
• Proven capability in audit execution, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vetting inspections by oil majors across the assigned fleet, verifying that vessels satisfy local and international maritime requirements and industry standards.
• Engage with oil majors throughout the approval process and secure vessel acceptance.
• Undertake pre-vetting inspections and work alongside the technical team to close out vetting issues.
• Track operational matters across all vessels and uphold adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Advise Masters and Navigational Officers on nautical matters to sustain onboard nautical standards.
• Champion safety initiatives spanning near-miss reporting, inspections, incident investigations, and quality improvements, and examine all accidents and incidents to drive corrective actions.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and remain available to act during emergencies.
• Execute internal audits, ISPS audits, Marine Ship Inspections, cargo audits, and Superintendent Navigation audits within the required annual intervals, with all non-conformities closed promptly.
• Work with the Designated Person Ashore on policy implementation, deliver senior officer briefings, and assist with training and seminars.
• Represent the organisation at industry and safety forums, sustaining relationships with oil majors, principals, and industry associations.

Skills

ISM/ISPS/MARPOL

OCIMF/SIRE

Audit execution

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Fleet management

Reporting systems

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Master Mariner Certificate (Class 1)

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise vetting inspections by oil majors across the assigned fleet, verifying that vessels satisfy local and international maritime requirements and industry standards.


• Engage with oil majors throughout the approval process and secure vessel acceptance.


• Undertake pre-vetting inspections and work alongside the technical team to close out vetting issues.


• Track operational matters across all vessels and uphold adherence to company policies and procedures.


• Advise Masters and Navigational Officers on nautical matters to sustain onboard nautical standards.


• Champion safety initiatives spanning near-miss reporting, inspections, incident investigations, and quality improvements, and examine all accidents and incidents to drive corrective actions.


• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and remain available to act during emergencies.


• Execute internal audits, ISPS audits, Marine Ship Inspections, cargo audits, and Superintendent Navigation audits within the required annual intervals, with all non-conformities closed promptly.


• Work with the Designated Person Ashore on policy implementation, deliver senior officer briefings, and assist with training and seminars.


• Represent the organisation at industry and safety forums, sustaining relationships with oil majors, principals, and industry associations.

Requirements

• Certificate of Competency as Master Mariner (Class 1, unlimited) or an equivalent maritime qualification.


• Minimum five years of seagoing experience at senior officer rank, with prior shore-based superintendent exposure preferred.


• Working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, and OCIMF requirements, including SIRE vetting and TMSA frameworks.


• Proven capability in audit execution, incident investigation, and root cause analysis, supported by proficiency in fleet management and reporting systems.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement under pressure, and willingness to travel and attend vessels.

Clarence Khoh
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