Technical Superintendent

CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemikalien Seetransport Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a capable Fleet Support professional to assist the Fleet Manager in overseeing vessel maintenance, compliance, and performance across assigned ships.

You will contribute to ensuring operational excellence and regulatory adherence. You will verify certificates, support maintenance planning, monitor inspections, and prepare quarterly reports on routing, condition, and class status while collaborating with Master and Chief Engineer to optimise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant marine discipline is required.
• Experience with fleet management or ship management is preferred.
• Good understanding of STCW and flag state documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fleet Manager in implementing maintenance plans and improving vessel performance.
• Verify vessels hold required statutory, class, and trading certificates for compliance.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports on routing, condition, survey and certificate status, crew matters, accounts, and class status.

Skills

Vessel maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Nautical Science

Tools

Planned Maintenance System

SMS procedures

Job description

Company Overview

Chemikalien Seetransport Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a global owner-operator of Oil, Chemical, Gas Tankers & BulkCarrier vessels. We place a key emphasis on delivering safe, efficient, reliable and cost-effective solutions for our shipowners.

Our company was established in 2004 forming part of a subsidiary of Chemikalien Seetransport G.m.b.H based in Hamburg, Germany since 1969.

Collectively we have more than 75 years of experience in ship owning and ship management services. We have a proud and proven track record of providing a comprehensive suite of technical ship management services to all our customers.

Job Summary

Support the Fleet Manager by overseeing vessel maintenance, compliance, and performance. Manage technical and commercial aspects of assigned vessels to ensure operational excellence and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fleet Manager in implementing the Fleet Management System and advise on vessel performance to optimize operations.
• Verify that vessels hold all required valid statutory, class, and trading certificates to ensure compliance.
• Ensure vessels are manned according to Safe Manning Certificates and that all crew possess valid STCW and flag state documents.
• Collaborate with the Master and Chief Engineer to prepare a Planned Maintenance Programme for long-term strategic maintenance planning.
• Monitor vessel maintenance routines to ensure inspections, testing, and repairs are completed on schedule without overdue tasks.
• Scrutinize all spares and stores requisitions from vessels before approving quotations and orders to control costs and quality.
• Ensure timely submission of technical and other reports from vessels and review these reports to address non-conformance or substandard performance.
• Analyze vessel performance data, including speed, fuel, and lubricating oil consumption, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Review fuel oil and lube oil analysis reports and advise vessels on necessary actions to maintain engine efficiency.
• Compare budget versus actual expenditure for vessels, control costs, and propose budget revisions with supporting data when necessary.
• Prepare and submit quarterly customer reports covering vessel routing, condition, survey and certificate status, crew matters, off-hires, accounts, class status, and photographic documentation.
• Prepare dry-docking specifications, evaluate quotations from shipyards, and obtain management or owner approval for dry-docking activities.
• Conduct vessel inspections according to the approved ship visit plan and established procedures to ensure operational standards.
• Manage additional tasks assigned by the Fleet Manager to support fleet operations.
• Maintain familiarity with commercial aspects of vessels, including charter party clauses, voyage instructions, reporting requirements, pre-loading surveys, sea protests, insurance claims, and port state pre-arrival reports.
• Review and approve spares and stores requisitions in accordance with SMS Manual and purchasing procedures.
• Recommend promotions or repatriations of crewmembers on assigned vessels.
• Sanction spares, stores, and repair bills, including dry-docking bills after clearance from Managing Director.
• Approve orders for emergency stores and provisions for vessels.
• Appraise shipboard senior staff performance and provide feedback to the Fleet Manager.
• Execute other roles and responsibilities delegated by the Fleet Manager.