Semi Senior Marine Superintendent

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd seeks a seasoned Superintendent Navigation to oversee vetting and maritime compliance across the fleet. You will lead ISM/ISPS audits, coordinate with oil majors, and guide Masters on nautical standards.

Five years seagoing senior officer experience and a Class 1 Master Mariner are required, with strong analytical skills for investigations and corrective actions. Some travel to vessels is expected.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner Class 1 Unlimited or equivalent maritime qualification.
• Minimum five years seagoing experience in a senior officer role.
• Working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, OCIMF incl. SIRE vetting and TMSA frameworks.
• Proven capability in audit execution, incident investigation, and root cause analysis; fleet management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vetting inspections by oil majors across the fleet and verify compliance.
• Engage with oil majors to secure vessel acceptance.
• Carry out pre-vetting inspections with the technical team to close issues.
• Track operations and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Advise Masters and Navigational Officers on nautical matters.
• Champion safety initiatives including near-miss reporting, inspections, and investigations.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and be available during emergencies.
• Conduct internal ISM/ISPS/MARPOL audits and close non-conformities.
• Collaborate with Designated Person Ashore on policy and training.
• Represent the organisation at industry forums and maintain industry relationships.

Skills

Vet...ing oversight

Audit execution

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Vessel safety

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Master Mariner Class 1 Unlimited

Tools

SIRE vetting

ISM/ISPS knowledge

TMSA frameworks

Job description

• 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.