Job Description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

We are looking for a passionate Vessel Manager who will be working with Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

With a pool of more than 9,200 seafarers and over 500 shore-based employees all over the world, Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of world\xe2\x80\x99s largest third-party ship managers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and counting.

The position will be located at Great World City - West Tower in the heart of Singapore and it is easy to get to by public transportation.

We offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that comes with new digital tools and skills. Our ideal candidates are looking for new challenges and would like to join a team of experienced professionals who are passionate to grow in one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest maritime organizations.

Purpose

• The Vessel Manager has responsibility for the management of assigned vessels, and reports to FM of the Group

Interrelations

• VM reports to FM, and if need be to GM.
• Assigned vessels Masters report to VM

Authorities

• Approve requisitions and RS from assigned vessels as per the requirement/ budget available. Approve payment within the limit of $ 25,000
• Delegate authority to the internal support functions
• Approve Management Rank Officer & El/off for assigned vessels

Main responsibilities and tasks

• The Vessel Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and environment-conscious operation of the vessels assigned, typical 4-6 vessels of own and 3 -5 back up vessels (when actual VM is travelling).

To ensure vessel/s comply with all relevant rules & regulations with special emphasis on the ISM code, the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 as well as flag state, port state and the industry\'s special requirements and regulations, and render support to ships as appropriate. VM consults HSEQ for updates in these matters * During the absence of a Vessel Manager, the backup vessel manager / Fleet Manager in the respective Group assumes the responsibility.

• Give support on matters related to technical operations as required.
• Keep technical statistics.
• Attend to additional duties as decided during the annual employee dialogue.
• Analyze and respond to Undesired Events.
• Give support to his assigned vessels in preparing for Internal/ External Audits and PSC inspections
• Visits the vessel at least two times in a year- and sails at least once, to get hands-on feel of vessel condition/ and staff onboard
• Participate in evaluation of Shipboard Management Systems Review
• Arrange Management Reviews and ensure actions decided upon are implemented

Accountabilities

• Prepares yearly budget, based on the condition and repairs due for the vessels, keeping required standard and safe running of vessel ; and obtains approval from owner
• Monitors and manages vessel within owner approved budget
• Welfare of staff onboard
• VM inspections, and follow ups as per requirements.
• Keep owner updated on the budget situation time to time; and acts as per their advice; maintains amicable relationship with owner

Qualifications

Mandatory requirements

• Technical/maritime qualifications with seagoing experience as Chief Engineer on Bulk Carriers for at least 2 years with relevant office experience.
• Shore based experience as vessel manager of bulk carriers.
• Good command of oral and written English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Environmental focused
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to develop close relationships with shipboard staff, vessel owners, charterers as well as internal and external support functions.

Additional preferences

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Team Commitment
• Creativity & Innovation
• Professionalism

Competency Requirement

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Team Commitment
• Creativity & Innovation
• Professionalism

Functional responsibilities:

Vessel Manager

Process involvement:

Shipboard audit and training

Certificate & Class follow up

Conduct joining formalities

Review SSP

Comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements

Planning prior to take over of vessel

Perform Vessel Owner Reporting

Default on remittance of operational funds

Repair Order Process

Navigation & Radio Equipment

Share experience feedback

Closing vessel account

Conduct drug and alcohol test

Establish PMS

Approval of repair order invoices

Take over vessel

Vessel IT equipment handover

Port State / Flag State

Service / Repair Order

Superuser organisation updates

Promotion of seafarers

Conduct familiarisation of Master and Chief Engineers

Prepare vessel for hand over to yard

Budget follow up

Planning prior to lay up

Dry Docking

Repair Order Process for all equipment

Verify incoming Vessel

BASSnet

Vessel External Audits and follow up

Vessel takeover setup and configuration

Conduct Shipboard Management System Review

Establish statutory regulatory documentation

Create vessel budget

Remove vessel from GPS

Transit piracy high risk area

Preparation and update of accounting vouchers

Manning Agent Payment

Approval of invoice

Conduct internal shipboard audit

Apply OSRO Coverage

Charter Inspection

Cost Recoverable

Manage laid up vessels

Perform OFAC screening of new suppliers

Redelivery of vessel from lay up

Apply for Certificate Of Financial Responsibility

Development of Client Specific Crew Selection Criteria (CSC)

Security Information

Vessel budget input

Maintenance & repair

Goods and Service / Repair Order

Shipyard / Dry docking

Vetting

Manage H&M / P&I insurance cases

Handle emergency response

Vessel handover

Follow up reports from vessel

Perform funds management

Conduct security audit

Appoint port agent

Inspection of vessel

Shipment/ delivery

New Applications

Vessel visit

Evaluate initiatives

Vessel budget input

External engagement

Manage funds request

Apply Vessel Response Plan

Prepare Disbursement

Open PO Reconciliation

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