Marine Superintendent (Operations) for Tankers

JobDescription

• Monitor vessel operations for compliance with the Company’s HSQE policies and procedures, ensuring that it is effectively implemented on board by means of responding to all HSQE reports within company’s SMS.
• Ensure that practical procedures to meet the HSQE Objectives and Policies are developed, implemented and revised as required.
• Ensure fleet vessels compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC regulations, SIRE and Oil Major’s requirements.
• Familiar with TMSA requirements, prepare and participate in Audits.
• Ensure cargo and ballast procedures are properly implemented onboard and verify cargo and/or ballast plans plans for compliance with all safety aspects.
• Ensure fleet vessels Navigation practices/procedures meet Industry and Company standards and maintained through improved navigation practices, equipment, training and procedures. Review and verify passage plans.
• Monitoring SIRE Vetting Inspections status of fleet vessels, arrange and coordinate inspections. Response to observation/s until final close-out. Familiar with SIRE 2.0 requirements and attend vessels during SIRE inspection- as required.
• Liaise with and assist Masters keeping vessels always ready for PSC and FSC inspections. Responses to deficiencies observed during Port State Control (PSC) and Flag State Control (FSC) inspections and closeout timely.
• Liaise with Masters keeping vessels always ready for Terminal inspections and response to Terminal for observations and close out.
• Coordinate preparation, approval and maintenance of procedure manuals/plans as required by related international conventions.
• Coordinate flag registrations and takeover or handover of vessels.
• Coordinate and arrange issuance and amendments to all vessel trading & statutory certificates in close liaison with Technical and Insurance departments.
• Liaise with Charterers/Commercial Operators for pre and postfixing related matters of the voyage and ensure vessels are complying with all Charter party requirements of Time and Voyage Charters.
• Liaise with crewing department and ensure Officer’s Matrix are met as per Oil Major’s requirements. Participate in crew change planning.
• Must be familiar with International Environmental regulations, such as - IMO DCS and EU-MRV/ETS, Fuel EU Maritime, CARB etc. and assist vessels for compliance.
• Monitor vessels operate within the expected CII rating and update Owners/Charterers the rating time to time - as required.
• Assist HOD in any Marine, Operation and Safety matters.
• Assist with Hot work permits approvals and follow up with technical department, safety department and vessels for safe execution of all hot works outside designated areas.
• Review and response to monthly safety minutes and guide vessels as required.
• Participate in company emergency response and drills.
• Take lead in incidents and accidents investigations and make reports on time.
• Carry-out all internal audits (ISM, ISPS, MLC, Mooring, Cargo and Navigation) and safety inspection on board fleet vessels.
• Sail on board the vessel as required for various audits and incident investigations.
• Always ready to travel overseas to attend the vessels- as required.
• Participate in Officer’s Seminar and play an active role.
• Briefing and De-briefing of Senior Officers, Interview of deck officers for recruitment, appraise the senior deck officers and review the appraisals of Junior deck officers. Participate in training of officers and cadets.
• Review voyage orders and ensure compliance with charter party requirements, cargo nominations and operational limitations.
• Provide guidance on piracy, war risk transits, sanctions compliance and vessel security arrangements.
• Liaise with Oil Majors, terminals and charterers regarding vetting requirements and vessel acceptance.

Requirements:

Qualification: Master Mariner with COC- 1 license for unrestricted capacity.

Experiences:

• Seagoing experience on various types of tankers, including VLCCs, Suezmax, Aframax and Product Tankers, in senior deck officer positions.
• Minimum 24 months' seagoing experience as Master on VLCC and Suezmax tankers.
• Minimum 3 years' shore experience as a Marine Superintendent handling tanker operations.
• Good knowledge of international maritime regulations, Classification Society requirements and industry standards for tanker operations.
• Thorough knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC, SIRE, CDI and TMSA requirements.
• Certification as an ISM, ISPS and MLC Internal Auditor.
• Experience in planning, attending and managing SIRE2.0, PSC, FSC and terminal inspections.
• Experience in incident investigation, Root Cause Analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience in crude oil cargo operations, including COW, tank cleaning, STS operations, dry docking, new building deliveries and Cargo claims.
• Experience in liaising with Oil Majors, Charterers, Classification Societies, Flag Administrations and P&I Clubs.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing Navigation, Cargo and Mooring Risk Assessments.
• Experience in managing vessels trading worldwide, including compliance with USCG, EU and China regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with various Terminal requirements of VLCC, Suezmax and Aframax tankers.

Others:

• Strong leadership, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate in multicultural office and shipboard environments.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to provide operational support outside normal office hours, when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel worldwide at short notice to attend vessels, inspections and incident investigations.
• Good practical knowledge of environmental regulations, including IMO DCS, EU MRV, EU ETS, Fuel EU Maritime, CII and MARPOL Annex VI requirements.