Senior/Vessel Manager

Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Vessel Manager to lead day-to-day operations of the assigned fleet from Singapore. You will ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient performance in line with ISM/ISPS/MLC and customer expectations.

You will act as the main conduit between vessel senior management and shore-based support, oversee budgeting, crewing, inspections, and audits, and coordinate dry docks and vessel modifications, driving continuous improvement across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Higher education in naval architecture, marine engineering, or related field.
• Senior vessel manager experience in shore-based shipping company (minimum 3 years preferred).
• Vessel Manager: minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, and vetting requirements.
• Proven leadership and multi-disciplinary team management.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and procurement.
• Excellent communication with owners, charterers and internal teams.
• Experience on LPG/LNG/chemical tankers essential for assigned fleet.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned vessels to ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective performance.
• Serve as primary operations contact between vessel senior management and shore-based support.
• Monitor inspections by class, flag, port state and third parties; ensure timely deficiencies rectification.
• Oversee crewing decisions and evaluate senior officers.
• Develop and control the vessel's annual operating budget and support procurement.
• Coordinate dry dockings, repairs and vessel modifications within cost and schedule.
• Support audits and pre-vetting preparations; follow up on findings.
• Contribute to emergency response as part of crisis management and coordinate drills.
• Ensure safety, environmental and operational KPIs; monitor risk and drive improvements.
• Conduct vessel visits, track maintenance, address deficiencies, and prepare reports.
• Liaise with owners, charterers and external parties to ensure satisfaction and transparency.
• Assist Fleet Manager with additional duties to boost fleet performance.

Skills

Leadership

Vessel operations

Budgeting

ISM/ISPS/MLC

Crew management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor procurement

Audits & compliance

Crisis management

Education

MSc/MBA in Naval Architecture/Marine Eng

BS in Naval Architecture/Marine Eng

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned vessels to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective performance in line with OSM Thome procedures, international regulations (ISM, ISPS, MLC), ISO, and customer expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vessel operations, ensuring alignment between the vessel's senior management team and shore-based support functions.
• Monitor and follow up on class, flag, port state, and third-party inspections; ensure timely rectification of deficiencies, certification compliance, and readiness for audits.
• Supervise crew selection, performance evaluation, and wellbeing of senior officers; support crewing decisions and maintain high standards of onboard leadership.
• Develop and control the vessel's annual operating budget, manage cost performance, and support procurement, invoice approvals, and insurance claims.
• Coordinate and execute dry dockings, repairs, and vessel modifications, ensuring technical specifications, schedules, and costs meet agreed requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections (e.g. SIRE, CDI, Rightship, Charterers Inspection); pre-vetting preparations, and timely follow up of findings.
• Support emergency response as a designated member of the crisis management team; participate in drills and coordinate incident follow-up, including risk assessment and experience transfer.
• Ensure vessel compliance with safety, environmental, and operational KPIs; monitor risk assessments and support improvement initiatives in cooperation with technical, HSEQ, and marine departments.
• Conduct regular vessel visits, track planned maintenance status, follow up on deficiencies, and prepare periodical operational reports for stakeholders.
• Liaise professionally with owners, charterers, and other external parties to ensure satisfaction with vessel performance and transparency on operational issues.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Fleet Manager to support overall fleet performance and business objectives.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Higher education, MSc/BSc within naval architecture, marine technology/engineering, or
• Higher maritime education and experience as chief engineer or navigational officer, or similar positions as Vessel Manager/Superintendent.
• Senior Vessel Manager: Ideally a proven track record for a minimum of 3 years in a shore-based shipping company as technical superintendent/vessel manager will have an advantage.
• Vessel Manager: Ideally a proven track record for a minimum of 1 year in a shore-based shipping company will have an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vetting requirements.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing vessel operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in vessel budgeting, cost control, and procurement processes.
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with owners, charterers, and internal departments.
• Prior experience sailing on applicable vessel type (LPG/LNG/chemical tankers) will be essential for assigned fleet