Business/Function: POSH
To provideproactive HSSEQ leadership and operational assurancefor a defined segment of the marine fleet. The Superintendent acts as thecritical linkbetween the Head HSSEQ and vessel-level HSSEQ Managers, ensuring consistent implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS) across all assigned vessels, driving performance improvement, and ensuring full compliance withISM, ISPS, MLC, MARPOL, ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001.
Strategic & Operational Oversight (Segment Level)
- Segment Performance Ownership:Accountable for all HSSEQ KPIs (TRIR, LTIF, near-miss reporting rate, audit closure rates, environmental incidents) across assigned fleet segment.
- Risk Profiling:Maintain a live risk register for the segment (geographic, operational, asset-specific) – e.g., heavy weather routes, piracy-prone areas, client-specific HSSE requirements.
- Fleet Assurance Schedule:Plan and execute a rolling program ofannounced and unannounced vessel visits, safety inspections, ISM internal audits, and ISPS security assessments(minimum 1 visit per vessel per 6 months).
Management of Offshore HSSEQ Managers & Vessel Leadership
- Direct Support & Coaching:Provide technical guidance and performance feedback toOffshore HSSEQ PICandMastersregarding incident investigation, PTW audits, safety culture interventions, and client HSSE interface.
- Competency Assurance:Verify that all offshore HSSEQ PIC and vessel safety officers meet segment-specific competency requirements (e.g., DP familiarization, heavy-lift, anchor handling safety).
- Succession Planning:Identify high-potential offshore HSSE talent for promotion within the segment.
- Lead or escalathigh-potential (HiPo) incidents, LTI, and major environmental breachesacross the segment, ensuring consistent use of investigation methodology (e,g. TapRooT / 5-Why).
- Review all incident reports from vessels before submission to the Head HSSEQ – ensureroot causes and systemic corrective actionsare identified.
- Trackcorrective action closure ratesacross the segment and elevate overdue actions.
Client & Third-Party Interface (Segment-Specific)
- Act as the primary HSSEQ point of contact forclient HSSE teamswithin the segment (e.g., major oil companies, NOCs).
- Leadclient pre-qualification and tender responsesfor HSSE sections – present segment performance data during client audits.
- Coordinatejoint safety campaignsandclient-led verification visitson assigned vessels.
Compliance & Assurance (ISM / ISPS / MLC)
- Serve asalternate or designated DPA (Designated Person Ashore)for vessels within the segment (if qualified under ISM Code).
- Monitorcertificate validity(Class, Flag, Oil Major COCs, DOC extension) and advise vessels on upcoming surveys.
- Overseeexternal audit readiness(Flag state, Class, Oil Major, ISO) – pre-audit vessels and debrief findings.
Environmental & Quality Performance
- Monitor segment-level environmental metrics –carbon intensity (CII), oil-in-water exceedances, garbage segregation deviations, NOx/SOx compliance.
- DriveISO 14001segment objectives (e.g., reduction in single-use plastics, improved fuel efficiency measures).
- Reviewcustomer satisfaction feedback (quality angle) and identify systemic non-conformities across the segmet
- Weekly:Highlight report to Head HSSEQ – significant incidents, outstanding audits, permit deviations.
- Monthly:Segment HSSEQ Dashboard (leading/lagging, trend analysis, vessel ranking by safety observation rate).
- Ad Hoc:Root cause analysis summaries for any Tier 1 or Tier 2 process safety events (per IOGP).
Qualifications
- A degree in Nautical Studies, Engineering or any relevant degree