Technical Superintendent – Landing Craft Fleet

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to take full technical responsibility for a small fleet of landing craft operating across the Far East.

The role oversees maintenance, surveys, dry-dockings, budgets, and projects, acting as the main technical link between vessels and shore management. It requires frequent vessel visits, hands-on leadership and readiness to travel regionally, with a focus on safety and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or related discipline.
• Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 (STCW) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide full technical management and daily support for 4 landing craft operating across the Far East.
• Ensure vessels comply with class, flag, statutory, IMO and company Safety Management System requirements.
• Monitor the condition and performance of hull, machinery, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems.
• Oversee maintenance of ramps, deck machinery, hydraulic systems and equipment for landing-craft operations.
• Plan and manage routine maintenance, major repairs, dry-dockings, surveys, modifications and conversion projects.
• Prepare repair specifications, budgets, work scopes, tender documents and project reports.
• Attend vessels, shipyards and ports to supervise repairs, inspections and projects.
• Conduct vessel-condition inspections and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Monitor Planned Maintenance System performance, recurring defects and critical-equipment reliability.
• Review vessel requisitions and ensure timely supply of spare parts, stores and technical services.
• Prepare and manage vessel operating and capital budgets and explain variances.
• Evaluate shipyards, repair contractors, equipment manufacturers and service providers.
• Coordinate with marine operations, HSEQ, crewing, procurement, class and flag authorities.
• Support conversion of former naval craft for commercial operations.
• Participate in technical incident investigations and corrective-action follow-ups.
• Provide guidance and training to Chief Engineers and shipboard teams.
• Support recruitment and promotion of senior engineering officers.
• Maintain communication between vessels, regional stakeholders and shore management.
• Provide technical assistance during emergencies or critical operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Maritime engineering

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or related discipline

Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 (STCW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planned-maintenance systems

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to take full technical responsibility for a small fleet of landing craft operating across the Far East.

The role oversees maintenance, surveys, dry-dockings, budgets, and projects, acting as the main technical link between vessels and shore management. It requires frequent vessel visits, hands-on leadership and readiness to travel regionally, with a focus on safety and cost-efficiency.