Vessel Manager (Technical Superintendent)

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd is seeking a seasoned Vessel Manager to oversee day-to-day ship operations, ensuring compliance, budgeting, and timely technical support. The role requires DF propulsion expertise, prior tenure as Chief Engineer, and a Class 1 Master Mariner qualification.

Applicants should demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills, and experience with planned maintenance systems and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dual Fuel (DF) vessel management.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant vessel manager/superintendent experience with a global liner firm.
• Experience as Chief Engineer onboard ocean-going vessels / Class 1 CoC Master Mariner with prior sailing as Master.
• Proficiency in digital tools and IT
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned ships, ensuring asset value, compliance, budget management and timely technical assistance.
• Provide guidance on technical issues for optimal ship performance and cost efficiency.
• Plan and implement major repairs, dry-dockings and retrofits.
• Prepare and manage budgets within approved limits.
• Coordinate with procurement and contracts for spare parts and consumables.
• Ensure compliance with Flag state, Classification society and Port State requirements.

Skills

DF vessel management

Chief Engineer

Master Mariner (Class 1 CoC)

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the assigned ships thereby taking necessary actions and decisions to maintain asset value of the ships, statutory compliance, budget management and timely technical assistance to ensure seamless flow of business operations.
• Provide guidance and solutions on technical issues for optimal performance of ships thereby meeting the service requirements in a cost efficient manner.
• Plan, coordinate and implement major repairs, dry-dockings and vessel retrofit upgrades.
• Make accurate budgeting and managing ships within the approved budget.
• Coordinate with procurement and contracts department to ensure timely supply of spare parts and consumables to ships.
• Ensure ships are managed in compliance with all Flag state, Classification society and Port State requirements.

Job Requirements

• Experience in Dual Fuel (DF) Vessel management, new build vessel deliveries and has sailed as an Engineer on ships with DF propulsion systems.
• Minimum 10 years relevant vessel manager / superintendent experience with global liner firm, apart of Technical Superintendent.
• Experience as Chief Engineer onboard ocean-going vessels / Class 1 CoC Master Mariner with prior sailing as Master
• Digital fluency skills - IT knowledge of Microsoft tools (excel, word, powerpoint)
• Good communication skills - written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems, technical, procurement and logistics processes
• Growth and learning attitude
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• * Salary and appointment will commensurate with experience