Marine Fleet Supervisor

Marine Operations Manager

The Marine Operations Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our fleet, overseeing navigational and cargo handling practices, and implementing safety management systems onboard.

This position focuses on improving crew competence, promoting a positive safety culture, and driving performance excellence through regular vessel visits and audits. The Marine Operations Manager ensures compliance with maritime regulations, including ISM Code, ISO standards, and other industry requirements.

The role involves supporting shipboard leadership, conducting marine visits and audits, and monitoring vessel performance to ensure operational continuity.

• Operational Support & Implementation:
  • Assist Masters in implementing safety management systems onboard vessels.
  • Support the Senior Marine Officer in all marine-related matters.
  • Conduct regular marine visits and audits to monitor vessel compliance and operational standards.
  • Monitor and ensure navigational and cargo handling procedures are aligned with international regulations and company policies.
• 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.
• Maritime Safety & Compliance:
  • Act as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
  • Provide operational support in maintaining compliance with maritime regulations and industry standards.
  • Represent the maritime department in meetings and audits as needed.
• Performance Improvement:
  • 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 Maritime Manager.
• Training, Awareness & Safety Culture:
  • Assist in delivering maritime 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.

Requirements: Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner) required, Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer qualification; Lead auditor Certification preferred.