Senior Marine Superintendent

tap growth ai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

tap growth ai is seeking a Semi Senior Marine Superintendent to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant fleet operations. The role demands 5 years of seagoing experience, strong ISM/ISPS/MARPOL knowledge, and a track record in audits and safety improvements.

The successful candidate will supervise vetting inspections, engage with oil majors, and drive corrective actions across vessels while collaborating with the technical team and shore-side colleagues. Travel is expected as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner certificate or equivalent maritime qualification is required.
• At least five years seagoing experience at senior officer rank is essential.
• Familiarity with ISM/ISPS/MLC/SOLAS/MARPOL and OCIMF requirements, including SIRE and TMSA, is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vetting inspections by oil majors across the fleet to meet requirements and standards.
• Engage with oil majors during the approval process and secure vessel acceptance.
• Lead pre-vetting inspections and resolve vetting issues with the technical team.
• Monitor operations across vessels and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Advise Masters and Navigational Officers on nautical matters to uphold standards.
• Champion safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and be available for emergencies.
• Conduct internal, ISPS, Marine Ship Inspections, cargo, and navigation audits with timely closure of non-conformities.
• Collaborate with Designated Person Ashore on policy implementation and training delivery.
• Represent the organization at industry safety forums and maintain relationships with oil majors and associations.

Skills

Audit execution

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Fleet management

Reporting systems

Written communication

Verbal communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Master Mariner Certificate (Class 1)

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Join our team as a Semi Senior Marine Superintendent and play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our fleet. We are looking for a dedicated professional with 5 years of relevant experience who is passionate about maritime safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

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.