Manager ‐ Global Dry Vetting

Our 30-year journey rides on the passion of over 27,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. Today, we are one of the largest independent third-party ship management companies managing over 650+ diverse types of vessels.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate on a global scale having 27 offices in 12 countries. Our client base spans over 100 world-class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from China, Greece, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the USA, among others.

In a shore career at Fleet, you will be working with a team of a highly passionate, self-driven and committed group of people. We aim to be a place where you can achieve your full potential, regardless of your background. 

We are looking for individuals who are ambitious about making a strong contribution to Fleet's short and long-term sustainable growth – whether you are dealing directly with clients or working in a role supporting the business, such as technology, legal or communications.

Incident & Vetting Management :

• Responsible for communication, promotion and implementation of company's health, safety, environment and quality policy on board the vessels.

• To carry out Incident investigation, root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions which can be translated into workable solutions and writing reports for Dry Bulk Vessels (Cat A, B and C, only). 

• To carry out efficiency analysis of recommended long term corrective actions to determine trends in incident occurrences. 

• To engage with external Dry Bulk Stakeholders such as BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG, Terminals and RightShip etc., for queries on adverse feedback or incident investigations or closure submissions for inspections carried out by such stakeholders. 

• To liaise with RightShip inspections team and technical teams for Inspection bookings. 

• To maintain records on PARIS for all incident related data for Dry Bulk vessels (Cat A, B and C, only) globally onboard company vessels. 

• To maintain records on PARIS for all Dry Vetting related data globally, such as RightShip inspections, and closures.
• To assist with the preparation of circulars / bulletins / safety alerts related to Global Dry Vetting and Incident Investigation cell. 

• To attend vessels, if needed, for the purpose of carrying out incident investigations from time to time. 

• To assist in Office audits / BMSA preparations within the scope of Global Dry Vetting & Incident investigation cell. 

• To carry out shipboard and shore-based training in matters pertaining to Global Dry Bulk Vetting and Incident investigations. 

• To carry out any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time, in order to support the Global Dry Vetting & Incident Investigation department. 

• To develop, maintain and implement Global Dry Vetting and Investigation cell content.

Regulatory/Legislative Statutory Compliance :

• 100% compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Flag State and Port State rules and regulations 

Financial Management :

• Work closely with DGM ‐ Global Dry Vetting and Incident Investigation, Technical staff, purchasing and finance controllers to ensure that vessel related expenses for the Global Dry Vetting department is within the agreed variables/targets Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• Demonstrates a complete understanding of the Safety & QMS policies & procedures and ensures that the on-shore and off-shore employees operate at the same level of understanding and awareness 

• Scan the environment and recommend improvement in processes to enhance productivity and efficiency in the system 

• Drive implementation of approved 'Continuous Improvement' projects in collaboration with the Global Dry Vetting & Incident Investigation team.

Quality & Continuous Improvement :

• Demonstrates a complete understanding of the Safety & QMS policies & procedures and ensures that the on-shore and off-shore employees operate at the same level of understanding and awareness

• Scan the environment and recommend improvement in processes to enhance productivity and efficiency in the system

• Drive implementation of approved 'Continuous Improvement' projects in collaboration with the Global Dry Vetting & Incident Investigation team.

Health, Safety and Environment Compliance :

• Responsible for creating and sustaining a positive safety culture on-board all vessels under engagement.

• Ensures a safe & compliant working environment is provided to all off-shore employees by demonstrating a complete and accurate understanding of the health & safety policies and practices of the organisation

• Responsible for corrective action being implemented to remedy safety hazards or risks and restore a safe working environment on board vessels. Escalate to Manager in the event of the hazards/risks exceeding authority limits provided in the role

• Owns and responsible for delivery of training to off-shore employees during site or vessel visits within the purview of Global Dry Vetting and Incident investigation cell.

People and Leadership Management

• Articulates clear and specific goals for employees on board vessels under engagement.

• Lead, coach, engage, motivate, mentor employees to develop their strengths and build their capabilities as per their defined roles and personal goals

• Ensure development plans are in place for all offshore team members and it is followed up closely to ensure completion

• Responsible for continuous performance discussions with direct reporting Manager to drive learning and self-improvement

• Manage and maintain the talent pool, when entrusted, by engaging top performers and taking definitive action on bottom performers.

Sailing Experience required: 

Master Mariner with a minimum of 12 months command experience on Dry Cargo vessels.

Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local laws.