Vessel Manager

Talent Titans Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Titans Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee the technical and operational management of a fleet of vessels in Singapore. You will manage maintenance, budgets, surveys, and drydock planning, ensuring compliance with international regulations and company policies.

The role requires a valid Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency, hands-on leadership, and the ability to travel on short notice.

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer's Certificate of Competency required.
• Experience as Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant Engineer on LPG/Ethylene/Ethane vessels preferred.
• Willing to travel on short notice and handle 24/7 on-call duties.
• Strong knowledge of vessel management regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to develop and implement efficient, cost-effective vessel management processes.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily technical & operational matters of vessels, maintenance, general condition, performance, and repairs.
• Maintain strict cost control of operating budget including financial reporting and annual budget preparation.
• Ensure vessels are certificated per International regulations; plan surveys and inspections.
• Oversee drydock repairs – specification, planning, execution and budget settlement.
• Conduct management inspections and verify corrective/preventive actions.
• Review vessel technical reports and documentation for compliance with regulations and policies.
• Liaise with Class, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Suppliers and stakeholders to ensure vessels.
• Implement safe, environmentally friendly, cost-effective standards per corporate policies.
• Establish consistent, professional service delivery across operations.
• Mentor and train officers and crew; conduct appraisals of officers.

Skills

Chief Engineer Certification

Vessel management

Digital literacy

On-call / 24/7 availability

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety & compliance

Leadership in engineering

Tools

MAN B&W ME engines

Job description

Job Description

• Manage the daily technical & operational matters of a group of vessels covering the overall vessels maintenance, general condition, operational performance, repairs.
• Maintain stringent cost control of operating budget including financial reporting and preparing of vessels' annual budgets.
• Ensure vessels are certificated in accordance to International regulations. Plan surveys and inspections, and any condition of class are completed within scheduled dates.
• Responsible for Drydock repairs - specification, planning and execution, budget/bill settlement.
• Conduct Management Inspections. Identify areas for improvement and verify implementation of the corrective and preventive action.
• Review and respond to vessel technical reports and equipment performance monitoring. Review vessels record keeping and documentation to comply to International regulations and Company's Policies and Procedures.
• Liaise with interested parties such as Class, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure vessels.
• Implement and maintain a safe, environmentally friendly, dependable and cost effective standard in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Establish consistent, professional and efficient service delivery standards at all times.
• Mentor and train officers and crew.
• Conduct appraisals of Officers and recommend actions.
• Interview engine officers to evaluate suitability for selection/promotion.
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents on board when appointed to do so by the Fleet Managers.

Qualifications

• Holding Chief Engineers Certificate of Competency.
• Sailing experience on MAN B&W ME type engines as Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant Engineer preferred on LPG / Ethylene / Ethane Vessels.
• Technologically driven, comfortable working in a digital environment, logical process development.
• No shore experience required.
• Ability to travel at short notice and manage 24/7 on call lifestyle.
• Ability to develop, improve and implement safe, and cost effective technical vessel management processes.
• An in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations governing vessels' management.
• Committed and responsible in meeting deadlines with excellent time management skills.
• Independent, outcome driven, organized and
• Strong team orientation and has the ability to manage cross-functional relationships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.