Job Description

Responsible to ensure reliable and safe operations of the company managed vessels. In additional, Superintendent is expected to maintain managed vessel as assigned in a cost-effective and efficient way by focusing on preventative maintenance. A key part of this role will be to proactive support health, safety and environmental awareness onboard as well as helping to create an accident and incident free work culture. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vessel Maintenance, Drydock & Major Repairs: Plan, control and execute all activities connected with maintenance, repairs, survey and certificate requirements, drydocking, conversion or modification of assigned vessels.
• Planned & Condition Monitoring System: Formulate a dynamic work plan and action list with the vessel's command, to ensure that the vessel is maintained in accordance with the Owner's policy and to receive regular reports as to its progress.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Work with other members of the Management Team to co-ordinate all relevant information required for the preparation of the vessel running cost budget. Ensure that strict cost control on all aspects of vessel expenditure is enforced.
• Commercial Awareness & Vessel Performance: Monitor vessel performance trends including speed, fuel and lubricating oil consumptions and to take remedial actions where these are out of agreed or expected parameters.
• Vessel Inspections & Reports: Visit vessels at regular intervals and report on general condition, repairs and maintenance, crew performance, safety, environmental protection, and any actions required.
• Client Handling: Provide reports to Owners concerning the management, expenditure and condition of the vessel as per the Management Agreement.
• Purchasing System & Procedures: Authorize all necessary vessel orders for stores, spares, repairs and survey within limits of authority to ensure that the vessel remains adequately stocked for safe and efficient operation and to obtain the Client's approval.
• Audit/QA/Risk/Safety: Work closely with the HSQE Superintendent to ensure that repairs of all reported deficiencies, damages and non-conformities are cleared within the agreed timeline.
• Risk Management: Assist the HSQE Superintendent in the investigation of Incidents and to establish the root cause and make recommendations to prevent a recurrence. Assist as required in any emergency response.
• Insurance Claims Handling: Prepare any insurance claims and to liaise with Owners and Underwriters' representatives in processing claims and submissions of related documents & supporting invoices or equivalent.
• Quarterly Reports & Variance Reporting: Prepare annual Vessel Operating Budgets and submit to Fleet Manager and Fleet Director for review, discussion and corrections if necessary, prior to submitting to Owners for approval.
• Selection/ Briefing and Appraisal/Training of Senior Officers: Interview and brief Senior Officers on the condition of the vessel, the work plan and requirements prior to them joining the vessel. Appraise, identify and recommend training needs of senior officers(including other junior officers & ratings as necessary) as per company’s requirement.
• Take on adhoc duties or projects as and when assigned by Management.

• Degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture either at sea or university with at least 5 years of relevant experience as Fleet Superintendent in Technical Department, or Senior Engineering position or Naval Architect in the marine industry.
• Possess strong leadership skills.
• Excellent in technical skills and budgetary requirements.
• Strong communications and troubleshooting skills.
• Good client management skills