Marine Superintendent (Containers)

• Oversee the marine operations of assigned container vessels, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant fleet operations in accordance with company policies and international maritime regulations.
  
  


• Monitor vessel operational performance, including navigation safety, cargo handling, voyage planning, and port operations, to maintain high operational standards.
  
  


• Conduct regular vessel inspections, marine audits, and onboard assessments to evaluate safety practices, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance.
  
  


• Ensure adherence to international maritime regulations and industry standards, including ISM Code, ISPS Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and applicable flag state requirements.
  
  


• Liaise with Masters, Chief Officers, port authorities, classification societies, charterers, and other stakeholders to address marine operational matters.
  
  


• Provide operational guidance to vessel crews on navigation, cargo stowage, ballast management, mooring operations, and marine safety procedures.
  
  


• Investigate marine incidents, accidents, near misses, and operational deficiencies, recommending corrective and preventive measures to minimise risks.
  
  


• Coordinate and support vessel inspections, Port State Control (PSC) examinations, external audits, and vetting activities to maintain fleet compliance.
  
  


• Review vessel operational reports, safety performance indicators, and voyage data to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks.
  
  


• Facilitate crew competency assessments, onboard training, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety awareness and operational effectiveness across the managed fleet.
  
  

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Maritime Studies, or a related maritime discipline, need to also possess a valid Certificate of Competency Class 1 (COC 1).
  
  


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in marine operations or ship management, with relevant seagoing experience as a Master Mariner or senior deck officer onboard container vessels.
  
  


• Strong knowledge of container vessel operations, cargo stowage and securing, navigation safety, ballast water management, and international maritime regulations, including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, and MARPOL.
  
  


• Proven ability to oversee marine inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, and vessel operational performance while ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
  
  


• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vessels independently and travel for onboard inspections and operational assignments when required.
  
  

Clarence Khoh


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