VESSEL MANAGER

Upper Spring Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Spring Consulting seeks an experienced Vessel Manager to oversee efficient ship operations and uphold safety and environmental standards. You will coordinate reports, budgets, and maintenance planning with vessel command and shore teams.

The role requires 4–6 years in container vessel settings, marine engineering or naval architecture credentials, and strong data/ship management system skills for KPI-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years in a similar capacity on container vessels.
• Qualification in marine engineering or naval architecture.
• Strong understanding of shore-based activities and budgets.
• Proficient in MS Office and ship management software.
• Experience as chief/second engineer or sailing on container/bulk carrier/tanker is required.
• Experience in dry-docking; knowledge of PMS and SMS.
• LNG/LPG/dual fuel experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular vessel reports and file them in a structured and organized manner.
• Review routine reports from the vessel and follow up on actions.
• Carry out regular data analysis of costs, PMS and other KPI factors.
• Maintain data quality in the Ship manager system fed by crew onboard.
• Formulate a dynamic work plan with the vessel's command for maintenance.
• Visit vessels to report on condition, repairs, costs, safety and env protection.
• Prepare technical specs for dockings.
• Support pre-purchase inspections in Asia region and technical analysis of purchases.
• Undertake other technical assignments as directed by MD, Fleet Management and Fleet Manager.

Skills

Vessel Manager experience

Budgeting

PMS knowledge

SMS knowledge

Sailing experience

MS Office proficiency

Dry-docking experience

Docking management

Data analysis

Education

Marine engineering or naval architecture qualification

Tools

MS Office

Ship management systems

PMS

SMS

Job description

We are representing our client in the marine sector to look an experienced Vessel Manager. The Vessel Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the ships assigned and operate in accordance to the Company procedures and best ship management practices, whilst giving absolute regard to safety oflife at sea and protection of the environment always. You are responsible for ensuring health and safety is adhered to at all times.

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.
• 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 and Fleet Manager.

Requirements:

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