Senior Vessel Manager: Fleet Safety & Performance

BERGE BULK MARITIME PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Berge Bulk is seeking a highly experienced Vessel Manager to lead the safety, technical, operation (fuel) and maintenance efforts for assigned vessels. The role will oversee the Ship's Master and Chief Engineer (Top2) and coordinate with the Marine HR Team on crew matters.

Location is Singapore with a permanent, full-time, hybrid work arrangement. The candidate should have Class I certification or a mechanical/electrical engineering degree and extensive shore-based vessel management experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Class I Engineer/Ship Captain equivalent or degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Shore-based experience managing large vessels (Geared Handy Size to VLCC).
• Strong English communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with maritime safety rules and Berge Bulk SMS on all vessels.
• Manage vetting, PSC and class performance; maintain certifications and surveys.
• Oversee procurement of ship-spares and services with Procurement Team support.
• Lead Top2 (Ship's Master and Chief Engineer) and manage crew matters with Marine HR support.
• Research equipment issues and propose long-term performance improvements.
• Monitor ship performance (fuel, lube oil) with Top2 on board.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Operations to meet charter terms and commercial needs.
• Prepare annual budgets for ships, surveys, repairs and spares.

Skills

Vessel management

Leadership

Engineering background

Ship operations

Communication

Education

Class I Chief Engineer / Ship Captain equivalent

Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Berge Bulk is seeking a highly experienced Vessel Manager to lead the safety, technical, operation (fuel) and maintenance efforts for assigned vessels. The role will oversee the Ship's Master and Chief Engineer (Top2) and coordinate with the Marine HR Team on crew matters.

Location is Singapore with a permanent, full-time, hybrid work arrangement. The candidate should have Class I certification or a mechanical/electrical engineering degree and extensive shore-based vessel management experience.