Vessel Operations Expert

Marine Superintendent.

We are seeking a highly skilled Marine Superintendent to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong background in maritime operations and safety management to contribute to the success of our organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with international regulations and company policies, as well as providing guidance and support to shipboard personnel. They will also play a key role in maintaining a positive safety culture across the fleet.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of expertise and experience. If you have a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about promoting safety and excellence, we encourage you to apply.

• Operational Support & Implementation:
  • Assist Masters in implementing the Safety Management System onboard vessels.
  • Support the Senior Marine Superintendent in all marine-related matters.
  • Conduct regular marine visits and audits to monitor vessel compliance and operational standards.
• Audit & Inspection Preparedness:
  • Ensure vessels are fully prepared for third-party inspections such as port state control, Rightship, and class surveys.
  • Attend and support vessels during critical inspections and onboard assessments when required.
  • Follow up on inspection and audit observations, ensuring timely closure and reporting.
• Crew Management & Training:
  • Conduct officer briefings and debriefings, interviews, and onboard coaching for Masters and senior officers.
  • Identify training needs based on audit findings and conduct training during shipboard visits.
  • Promote awareness of charter party requirements among ship staff, especially Masters and Chief Officers.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  • Review ship performance reports, navigational audits, and Letters of Protest (LOP) from terminals.
  • Ensure navigational charts and publications are up-to-date and properly maintained onboard.
  • Monitor and review terminal satisfaction reports and address recurring issues proactively.
• QSHE Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
  • Provide operational support in maintaining compliance with ISM Code, MLC, and ISO standards.
  • Represent the QSHE department in meetings and audits as needed.
• Management System Implementation:
  • Ensure company Management System is consistently implemented across shore and fleet operations.
  • Assist in reviewing and updating manuals, procedures, and circulars to reflect regulatory or operational changes.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting:
  • Support investigations of accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, using root cause analysis tools.
  • Track the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and report closure status to the QSHE Manager.
• Training, Awareness & Safety Culture:
  • Assist in delivering QSHE training sessions, safety campaigns, and toolbox talks.
  • Promote a strong safety, security, environmental, and energy efficiency culture among vessel and shore teams.
• Audit & Inspection Coordination:
  • Support internal audit planning and execution for vessels and shore offices.
  • Liaise with departments to ensure timely closure of audit observations and documentation updates.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain records of incidents, audit reports, and compliance logs.
  • Assist in vessel certification, vetting preparation, and PSC readiness support.
• Customer and Regulatory Awareness:
  • Promote understanding of client requirements and expectations throughout the organization.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and communicate implications to internal stakeholders.