Senior Vessel Manager - VTAL

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd is seeking a Vessel Manager for a client in the maritime sector. The role focuses on supervising 3–5 bulk carriers, ensuring safe and cost-efficient operations, and guiding vessel maintenance and technical projects.

You will work closely with shipboard crews to resolve complex operational issues, manage budgets, and lead incident investigations to enhance fleet safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with bulk carriers and ship operations.
• Strong knowledge of vessel maintenance, repairs, and dry-docking.
• Understanding of international maritime regulations (ISM/ISO) and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical management and performance of 3–5 bulk carriers, ensuring safe, reliable operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise vessel maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, and technical projects.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, ISO, and other regulations; monitor safety and costs.
• Provide technical guidance to shipboard teams and resolve operational issues with crews.
• Manage vessel budgets, procurement, and approvals to optimise costs.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to improve fleet safety.

Skills

Bulk carrier sailing

Vessel maintenance

ISM/ISO compliance

Budget management

Job description

Our client is a Maritime Industry. Due to business needs, they are now recruiting a Vessel Manager to be part of their Lab Team for ongoing transformation projects. They are located in the West - easily accessible

Key Responsibilities for Vessel Manager:

• Oversee the technical management and overall performance of 3–5 assigned bulk carriers, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise vessel maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, and technical projects.
• Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, safety standards, and company policies, including ISM and ISO requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to shipboard teams, working closely with vessel crews to resolve operational and technical issues.
• Manage vessel operating budgets, technical procurement, and expenditure approvals while optimising cost efficiency.
• Monitor vessel performance, identify potential risks, and implement preventive measures to minimise incidents and operational disruptions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions to enhance fleet safety and performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with shipowners, classification societies, vessel crews, and internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Sailing experience on bulk carriers or shore-based experience as a Vessel Manager managing bulk carriers of various sizes.
• Strong technical knowledge of vessel maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, and fleet operations.
• Good understanding of international maritime regulations, safety management systems, and compliance requirements, including ISM and ISO standards.
• Proven ability to manage vessel budgets, technical procurement, and operational costs.

We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.