Manager - Technical & Marine

Company Brief

House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals. We're excited to partner with one of our fastest-growing clients to help them find top talent

Currently House of Shipping is looking to identify a high caliber Manager - Technical & Marine.

This position is an on-site position for Chennai
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Background and experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management position.
• Strong knowledge of Tanker, Dry bulk and Container vessel operations.
• Strong knowledge of Maritime Regulations and Safety Standards
• Exceptional Leadership and Team Management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proven experience in handling dry-docking, class surveys, and technical budgeting.
• Strong working knowledge of ISM Code, vessel inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiar with planned maintenance systems (PMS) and ERP/technical fleet systems.
• Seagoing experience in a command position of not less than 5 years
• Advanced training on management systems and management system internal auditing
• A wide knowledge of international rules & regulations and of industry guidelines and practices
• Training, experience and skills in incident investigation
• Training, experience and skills in risk management
• Good leadership, managerial and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team
• A willingness to learn and adopt new systems and ideas
• Excellent command of the English language.

Job purpose:

The
Manager – Technical & Marine
oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant technical and marine operations of the company's managed fleet. This includes leading a team of Technical Superintendents, Marine Superintendents, and support personnel to ensure vessel availability, operational excellence, safety, environmental compliance, and cost optimization. The role requires a strategic mindset with deep technical and marine knowledge, excellent leadership, and regulatory expertise.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Fleet Technical Management

• Oversee the day-to-day performance of the assigned fleet, ensuring optimal vessel availability, minimal downtime, and timely maintenance.
• Approve and monitor dry-docking schedules, budgets, and execution.
• Review vessel performance reports and initiate corrective/preventive actions where required.
• Ensure that all technical operations comply with Flag State, Classification Society, and international maritime standards.
• Coordinate vessel maintenance, repairs and inspections.
• Oversee vessel retrofitting and technological upgrades.
• Strategically plan for fleet expansion and vessel upgrades
• Establish and monitor KPIs for Fleet Operations
• Prepare reports for Senior Management
• Analyse data to identify areas for improvement
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives
• Stay informed about Industry trends and technological advancements

Marine Operations Oversight

• Ensure high navigational standards, cargo operation safety, and marine compliance across the fleet.
• Guide and monitor Marine Superintendents to ensure marine visits, inspections, and audits are conducted as per plan.
• Ensure compliance with Maritime Regulations and Industry Standards
• Maintain oversight of port state control inspections, vetting performance, and third-party audits.

Budget and Cost Control

• Develop and manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the fleet.
• Control technical and marine expenditure and identify areas for cost optimization without compromising safety or performance.
• Identify and implement cost saving measures

People Management

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Marine and Technical Leads and superintendents and coordinators.
• Participate in recruitment, training, appraisals, and development of shore-based and sea staff.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the fleet and teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the senior point of contact for owners, charterers, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure effective client communication and satisfaction with fleet performance.
• Address and resolve fleet-related issues and disputes

Regulatory Compliance and Audits

• Ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO standards, and internal policies.
• Prepare for and lead audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and oil majors.

Incident Response and Risk Management

• Lead root cause analysis and investigations of major incidents and near misses.

Education requirements:

Master Mariner Foreign Going (Class 1 Certificate of Competency)

MBA or equivalent preferred