Vessel Manager (Container)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime management company is seeking a Vessel Manager based in Singapore. The successful candidate will manage reports from vessels, perform data analysis on operational health, and ensure compliance with company policies. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in container carriers is required, along with prior engineering experience. The role involves technical assessments for purchases and regular site visits to vessels to monitor performance and maintenance needs. This position is pivotal in maintaining operational efficiency and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar capacity on Container Carriers.
• Prior experience as Chief or Second Engineer required.
• Sailing experience on Container Carriers is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular reports from assigned vessels and file them systematically.
• Conduct data analysis of costs and KPIs for vessel health assessment.
• Visit vessels to assess condition, repairs, and crew performance.
• Maintain data quality in the Ship manager system via crew input.
• Coordinate with vessel command to create a dynamic work plan and ensure compliance with Owner's policy.
• Visit vessels as required and report on condition, repairs, and maintenance.
• Prepare technical specs for dockings and inspections in Asia.
• Assist in technical analyses for new purchases.

Skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of PMS and SMS systems

Technical specifications preparation

Ship management

Tools

PMS system

SMS system

Job description

About the job Vessel Manager (Container)

Responsibilities

• Manage regular reports from vessels assigned to him/her and file them in a structured approach.
• 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 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 and when required and reporting 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.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Min 3 years of experience in similar capacity on Container Carriers
• Prior experience as Chief or Second Engineer with minimum sailing experience preferably on Container Carriers. Otherwise, sailing experience on Container Carriers is required.
• Prior experience in dry docking and technical management will be an advantage
• Candidate should have good knowledge of PMS and SMS system