Senior Marine Superintendent

Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime safety company in Singapore is seeking a Marine Superintendent to manage compliance with safety procedures for assigned vessels. This role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as fluency in both English and Chinese to liaise with clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of shore-based experience and relevant certifications. Join us and contribute to enhancing our safety initiatives and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of shore-based experience as a Marine Superintendent or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with procedures and regulations for assigned vessels.
• Ensure operational procedures meet company objectives.
• Review and analyze operational performance to identify improvements.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections for vessels.
• Assist in incident investigations and analysis.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Education

Class 1 or Class 2 Certificate of Competency

University qualification

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing compliance with company’s procedures and all applicable rules, regulations, and industry codes, for assigned vessels.
• Ensure navigation and DP practices meet industry standards
• Ensure operational procedures meet the company’s objectives and that policies are implemented
• Responsible for ensuring correct regular reporting by assigned vessels in accordance company procedures.
• Acts as liaison with assigned vessels and authorities for flag & port state matters.
• Responsible for ensuring assigned vessels are maintained up to date with all applicable publications, charts, and industry codes and guidelines.
• Review and analyze operational performance of assigned vessels and identify areas for improvement
• Responsible for developing and follow up on HSSEQ reporting (Corrective and Preventive actions and Root Cause Analysis) from internal and external audits.
• Responsible for ensuring vessels carry out monthly reporting for all HSSEQ matters as per Company procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring lessons learned and preventive actions are disseminated
• Responsible for reviewing Risk Assessments and Management of Change
• Responsible for dispensation request as required with vessel flag.
• Responsible for ensuring all flag inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible in following up with port state inspections and closing out of findings.
• Responsible for conducting internal audits and inspections for vessels.
• Responsible for arranging external audits vessels as directed HSSEQ Manager
• Assist in/manage incident investigations and analysis and follow-up actions.
• Monitor and analyze data on incidents, near misses, and non-conformities to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Prepare and oversee Tender Documents for vessels charter.
• Ensure vessels OVPQ is up to date.
• Assist to assign or select OVID inspectors / approved companies for vessels OVID as required.
• Prepare vessels for OVID / Client inspection and follow up with findings and close out.
• Ensure vessel specific documentation are updated to industry and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and update OVMSA documents as required
• Act as liaison between vessel and external parties e.g charterer, Flag, class, port state and owners.
• Responsible for carrying out onboard training for crews
• Participates in ISM Management Review meetings.
• Participate or lead investigations as required / as appointed
• Participate in emergency response drills and ensure crew is trained and prepared for emergencies
• Contingency tasks as defined in the contingency manual.
• Contingency leader when appointed Contribute to the achievement of the company’s targets and governing objectives.
• Participate in defining crew level and define and organize crew training as required
• Execution of HSEQ training as required
• Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide safety initiatives
• Represent the company in industry forums, meetings, and conferences related to compliance and safety
• Represent company in client and owners meeting for project planning or end client meeting.
• Assist in Take-over and hand-over of vessels.
• Participate in Change of flag and owner
• Act as a mentor and coach to junior staff members and provide guidance on compliance and safety matters
• Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement

Education and qualification

• Class 1 Certificate of Competency or Class 2 Certificate of Competency and University qualification
• At least 2 years of shore-based experience as a Marine Superintendent or similar role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Chinese to liaise with Chinese clients; willingness to travel and work on-call.