Vessel Manager

Eastaway Ship Management Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastaway Ship Management Pte. Ltd. seeks a Vessel Manager to ensure the efficient operation of assigned ships, adhering to company procedures and best practices while prioritising safety of life at sea and environmental protection.

You will work with the Ship Management Team, perform regular data analysis on costs, PMS and KPI factors, maintain data integrity in the GL Ship Manager system, and prepare technical specs for dockings and inspections in the Asia region.

Qualifications

• Recognized marine engineering or naval architecture qualification.
• Good understanding of shore-based activities and implications surrounding the role.
• Able to administer technical and budgetary requirements
• Competent using Microsoft Office and other computer software

Responsibilities

• Manage and file regular reports from assigned vessels.
• Review and follow up on routine vessel reports.
• Perform data analysis of costs, PMS and KPI factors to assess ship health.
• Ensure data quality in Ship manager (GL) system fed by crew.
• Develop a dynamic work plan with vessel command and monitor progress.
• Visit vessels as required and report on condition, repairs and maintenance, safety, environmental protection, and actions required.
• Prepare technical specs for dockings.
• Pre-purchase inspections in Asia region.
• Assist in carrying out technical analysis for new purchases.
• Undertake other technical assignments as directed by Managing Director, Fleet Management.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Work under pressure

Education

Recognized marine engineering or naval architecture qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Summary: As a Vessel Manager, you are responsible for the efficient operation of the ships assigned. You are a member of the Ship Management Team, and you will operate in accordance to the Company procedures and best ship management practices, whilst giving absolute regard to safety of life at sea and protection of the environment always. You are responsible for ensuring health and safety is adhered to at all times.

Employment Type: Permanent

Reports to: Fleet Manager

Role and Responsibilities:

• Regular reports from assigned vessels are to be managed and filed in a structured and organized manner.
• Review and follow up on routine reports from the vessel.
• Carry out regular data analysis of costs, PMS and other KPI factors in order to ascertain health of the ship as far as ship management is concerned.
• Maintain structure and quality of data fed into Ship manager system by crew onboard the vessels (GL system).
• Formulate a dynamic work plan and action list with the vessel's command, to ensure that the vessel is maintained in accordance with the Owner's policy and to receive regular reports as to its progress.
• Visit the vessels as required and report on general condition, repairs and maintenance, crew performance, safety, environmental protection, and any actions required. Discuss with Ship's Command the work plan, running costs, spares and stores and other issues of concern and reporting on same,
• Prepare technical specs for dockings etc.
• Pre-purchase inspections in Asia region.
• Assist in carrying out technical analysis for new purchases.
• Undertake any other Technical related assignments as and when required assigned by Managing Director, Fleet Management.

Requirements:

Education & Knowledge

• Recognized marine engineering or naval architecture qualification either at sea or educational establishment.
• Good understanding of shore-based activities and implications surrounding the role.
• Able to administer technical and budgetary requirements
• Competent using Microsoft office and other computer software

Working Experience

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in similar capacity on container vessels (a mix of containers and tankers will be considered).
• Prior experience as chief or second engineer with minimum sailing experience preferably on container vessels. Otherwise, sailing experience on cargo ships (container/bulk carrier/tanker) is required.
• Candidate should have good knowledge of PMS and SMS system.
• Candidate with LNG/LPG/Dual Fuel experience will have added advantage.

Personal characteristics

• Possess good attitude and is self-motivated
• Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Cooperative and a team player
• Flexible and adaptable to changes with a positive attitude

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Attention to recruitment agencies:

X-Press Feeders/Eastaway operates with a preferred supplier list (PSL) for recruitment purposes. As such, we will not be considering or accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for the role currently available. We kindly request that you refrain from submitting applications on behalf of your clients. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.