Vessel Manager (Offshore Vessel, Singapore)

caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime organization in Singapore is looking for an experienced individual to oversee the operational and financial performance of its offshore vessels. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of maritime laws and vessel management, with responsibilities ranging from maintenance oversight to strategic direction. The role requires strong leadership abilities and experience in managing teams within maritime or technical environments, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Sailed to at least 2nd Engineer and above holding a COC Class 1 on offshore vessels.
• Managing offshore vessels for at least 3 years while onshore.
• Proven experience in managing teams, preferably in maritime, technical, or engineering environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, with a keen understanding of risk.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and operational data to support informed decisions.
• Sound knowledge of shipboard systems, maintenance practices, and engineering workflows.
• Experience with financial oversight, procurement procedures, contracts, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high operational uptime and reliability of your assigned vessels.
• Ensure that all vessel activities are in line with the organization’s strategic direction and long-term goals.
• Take ownership of the financial performance of your vessels, with a focus on optimizing income, utilization rates, and maintenance efficiency.
• Develop and apply long-term maintenance strategies together with onboard senior officers.
• Lead maintenance-related projects in partnership with Fleet Intervention Project Managers.
• Serve as the liaison between vessels and various technical departments, promoting cross-functional alignment and shared learning.
• Manage maintenance-related budgets effectively and responsibly.
• Ensure full compliance with international and local maritime laws and safety regulations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team management

Financial oversight

Technical report interpretation

Knowledge of shipboard systems

Job description

Key Duties

• Maintain high operational uptime and reliability of your assigned vessels.
• Ensure that all vessel activities are in line with the organization’s strategic direction and long-term goals.
• Take ownership of the financial performance of your vessels, with a focus on optimizing income, utilization rates, and maintenance efficiency.
• Develop and apply long-term maintenance strategies together with onboard senior officers.
• Lead maintenance-related projects in partnership with Fleet Intervention Project Managers.
• Serve as the liaison between vessels and various technical departments, promoting cross-functional alignment and shared learning.
• Manage maintenance-related budgets effectively and responsibly.
• Ensure full compliance with international and local maritime laws and safety regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• Sailed to at least 2^nd Engineer and above holding a COC Class 1 on offshore vessels
• Managing offshore vessels for at least 3 years while onshore
• Proven experience in managing teams, preferably in maritime, technical, or engineering environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, with a keen understanding of risk.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and operational data to support informed decisions.
• Sound knowledge of shipboard systems, maintenance practices, and engineering workflows.
• Experience with financial oversight, procurement procedures, contracts, and project delivery.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to vessels, while being based at the company’s main office.