Vessel Technical Manager - COC 1 - MNC

trust recruit pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

trust recruit pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks a seasoned marine operations leader to manage the technical operations and performance of assigned vessels.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, cost efficiency, and close collaboration with Chief Engineers and shipboard teams. You will oversee maintenance, dry docking, budgets, procurement and technical projects; lead incident prevention and continuous improvement; maintain strong relationships with ship owners, class, charterers and other

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer sailing experience on bulk carriers or shore-based Vessel Manager role with VLOCs.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and compliance (ISM/ISO).
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Basic computer skills; BASSnet experience is an advantage.
• Proactive, solutions-driven and able to balance safety, operations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical operations and performance of assigned vessels.
• Ensure vessels operate safely, compliantly and cost-effectively.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, dry docking and technical projects.
• Work closely with Chief Engineers and shipboard teams to resolve technical issues.
• Manage budgets, procurement and technical decisions.
• Lead incident prevention, investigation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with ship owners, class, charterers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Chief Engineer

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

BASSnet

Job description

Job Description

• Manage the technical operations and performance of assigned vessels.
• Ensure vessels operate safely, compliantly and cost-effectively.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, dry docking and technical projects.
• Work closely with Chief Engineers and shipboard teams to resolve technical issues.
• Manage budgets, procurement and technical decisions.
• Lead incident prevention, investigation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with ship owners, class, charterers and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Chief Engineer sailing experience on bulk carriers/VLOC, OR shore-based experience as a Vessel Manager handling VLOCs.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and compliance, including ISM/ISO.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Basic computer skills; BASSnet experience is an advantage.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented and able to balance safety, operations and cost control.