Marine Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily vessel movements, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Assist in the day-to-day technical and operational management of vessels, ensuring compliance with OVID, OVMSA, ISM Code, ISPS, and MLC regulations.
• Ensure adherence to maritime laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Assist the respective Project Leader(s) in overseeing all operations related matters.
• Assist in marine consultancy and project support, including vessel delivery, audits, pre-purchase inspections, and compliance consultancy.
• Coordinate with other functional managers (for HSE, Procurement, Crewing, Maintenance & Repairs) to ensure efficient operations and minimal down time.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, and shore-based teams to support safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Maintain communication with various stakeholders, including ship masters, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor vessel performance (fuel efficiency, maintenance schedules, QHSSE KPIs) and escalate issues for corrective action.
• Support crew management and logistics, including planning rotations, medical checks, and training compliance.
• Liaise with clients, port authorities, and agents in Singapore and the region for clearances, bunkering, crew changes, and inspections.
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports for clients, regulators, and internal management.
• Participate in the company's QHSSE initiatives, contributing to safety meetings, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
• Provide 24/7 operational support on a rotational basis for vessel emergencies or urgent requirements.
• Develop and implement operational plans, including cargo loading and unloading, stowage, tow arrangements, and voyage planning.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with marine operations. To work closely with the company's QHSE Lead to conduct risk assessments, implement safety measures, and to handle incidents and emergencies.
• Monitor and control operations related costs and to develop operation budgets.
• Implement improvements to the workflow that could enhance customer satisfaction and optimize resources as well as prevent potential problems.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skillsets

• Min. diploma graduate in Marine Management, Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, or related discipline or personnel with relevant experience in this field.
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required to effectively coordinate with cross-regional teams, authorities, and Mandarin speaking stakeholders.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations (ISM, ISPS, OVID/OVMSA, MLC).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; able to manage operational demands under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with multinational crews, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ship management software systems is an advantage.
• Willingness to provide on-call support for operational matters.
• Willingness to travel to support international projects.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in marine operations management.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Experience working in the Marine Offshore Oil & Gas industry preferred.
• Familiar with the Offshore Support Vessels and Offshore Construction Vessel.
• Experience as a seafarer a plus.

Required Qualities

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in operational planning and logistics.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budget management and cost control.
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.