Vessel Manager (Singapore)

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

Job summary

SP Maritime Canada Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Vessel Manager to lead ship management teams and coordinate with HSE, Marine Assurance, Marine HR, Commercial and Financial Analysts.

The Vessel Manager has full responsibility for on-board operations, budget management, vetting readiness, dry-dockings, and staff development of Masters and Chief Engineers to meet KPIs while upholding the company brand.

Qualifications

• A Maritime Certificate of Competency or equivalent senior sea-going experience.
• Experience managing vessels or ship management teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of LNG vessel operations and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead ship management teams and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Manage vessel budgets and operating expenditures.
• Support vetting readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee dry-dockings, repairs, and maintenance planning.
• Coach Masters and Chief Engineers toward KPIs and succession.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Gas carrier knowledge

Leadership

Education

Maritime Certificate of Competency (Chief Engineer Unlimited) or Master

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