Vessel Manager (Singapore)

Seapeak; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seapeak in Singapore seeks a Vessel Manager to lead ship management teams and be accountable for vessel operations, safety, and performance. You will work with HSE, Marine Assurance, Marine HR, Commercial and Financial Analysts to meet KPIs and uphold the company brand.

The role requires leadership of Masters and Chief Engineers, oversight of budgets, vetting preparation, and ensuring compliance with class and statutory requirements on LNG vessels.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maritime Certificate of Competency or a Master license or have relevant vessel management experience.
• Experience operating gas carrier vessels at a management level is preferred.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health, safety and environment on all vessel activities.
• Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective vessel operation with compliance.
• Provide day-to-day technical and operational support to assigned vessels.
• Manage vessel budgets and operating expenditure.
• Monitor performance and follow up on vessel management reports.
• Oversee dry-dockings and major repairs, including planning, execution and review.
• Coach Masters and Chief Engineers; participate in interviews and promotions.
• Conduct regular vessel visits and report condition to senior management.
• Drive vetting readiness and close out findings with Marine teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Gas carrier knowledge

Education

Maritime Certificate of Competency

Master's License

Job description

Position: Vessel Manager
Location: Singapore
Department: Operations
Reports To: Fleet Manager

Position Summary

The Vessel Managers are the ‘front line’ operators heading their ship management teams. Vessel Managers are fully supported in their role by HSE, Marine Assurance, Marine HR, Commercial and Financial Analysts.

The Vessel Managers will have full responsibility and accountability for the success of the operations and people on board their vessels. The measure of our success will be achieving all KPIs on a consistent basis, meeting the business unit expectations, and upholding the company brand.

Major Responsibilities

• Treat health, safety, and environment as top priority.
• Ensure vessels are operated in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring compliance with class, statutory and company requirements.
• Provide day-to-day technical and operational support and guidance to assigned vessels.
• Management of vessel budgets and operating expenditure.
• Monitor vessel performance and ensure follow up action. Carry out regular review of vessel management reports for vessel operations and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Fully responsible for vessel dry-dockings and major scheduled & unscheduled repairs. This includes planning, execution, and review of all projects.
• Set clear goals and expectations and coach and develop Masters, Chief Engineers in line with competence and performance management objectives. Participate in interviews and make recommendations regarding new-hires and promotions.
• Carry out regular vessel visits to confirm condition and compliance with company Operating Standards and provide senior management with vessel condition reports.
• Ensure that through regular ship visits, engagement with ship senior staff, utilisation of the company’s maintenance management system and service bulletins, all ship borne equipment is always maintained to the highest levels, including fabric maintenance of the vessels under remit.
• Drive vetting performance onboard assigned vessels. Work with Marine Assurance and senior ship staff to ensure vessels are always prepared and ready for vetting inspections.
• Ensure timely and accurate closure of any vetting findings thus maintaining vessel vetting status.
• Working with ship staff, Fleet Support Officers and Financial Analysts to ensure that all legislative requirements and yearly maintenance are captured in the budget process, such that all budgetary timelines are met for both internal stakeholders and external customers, where applicable attend annual OPEX Budget meetings with customers.
• Where appropriate and in accordance with individual customer requirements and at the direction of the Fleet Manager, represent the company at required annual performance meetings, customer interface meetings, JV partnership meetings and industry specific project forums.
• As required by Fleet Manager, undertake additional tasking out with normal job responsibility to support the needs of the business.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Maritime Certificate of Competency (Chief Engineer Unlimited) or Master or relevant experience as Vessel Manager on gas carriers.
• Sailing experience on gas carriers at management rank.
• Demonstrates teamwork, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Knowledge of technical operations for LNG vessels.
• Knowledge of dual fuel propulsion plant onboard vessels managed.
• Knowledge of cargo containment system, cargo handling equipment, and safety systems on board gas carriers.

Preferred

• LNG experience
• Ice Class Vessels experience