Senior Vessel Operations & Safety Manager

Fleet Management Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Management Limited in Singapore seeks a Manager/Senior Manager to lead on-shore and off-shore teams, delivering safe, cost-effective vessel management with accountability for assigned ships.

Responsibilities include ensuring vessels meet inspection standards, supervising operations, budgeting, and driving health, safety and quality programs while coordinating with procurement, finance and IT to support fleet performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Navigation, or equivalent.
• MEO Class 1 certificate or COC II/2, or COC III/2 under STCW.
• 3+ years as Chief Engineer/Master or Chief Officer on the relevant vessels.
• 3+ years as superintendent or shore-based management with proven performance.
• IT literacy and familiarity with vessel management procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for vessel inspection and ensuring condition and maintenance standards.
• Supervise daily operational activities of all assigned vessels.
• Plan and oversee dry-docking, major repairs and mobilizations.
• Advise on budgetary performance and sailings, coordinating with procurement and finance.
• Ensure compliance with IMO, flag state, and port state rules and regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Marine Engineering or Navigation

MEO Class 1 Certificate of Competency

Certificate of Competency II/2 (Master/Chief Officer)

Certificate of Competency III/2 (Chief Engineer)

Job description

Fleet Management Limited in Singapore seeks a Manager/Senior Manager to lead on-shore and off-shore teams, delivering safe, cost-effective vessel management with accountability for assigned ships.

Responsibilities include ensuring vessels meet inspection standards, supervising operations, budgeting, and driving health, safety and quality programs while coordinating with procurement, finance and IT to support fleet performance and continuous improvement.