Job Description
- Reporting to Fleet Manager, Marine & Security.
- Manage the daily Marine operational aspects of a group of vessels covering navigation, mooring, deck equipment, safety equipment, Port arrival / departure & STS operations and general condition.
- Manage and ensure safe cargo operations of loading / discharging, grade change, tank preparation.
- Work in conjunction with the Technical team for Drydock specification, planning and execution.
- Responsible for the vessel's 3rd party inspections SIRE, CDI, PSC, USCG, Terminal, Flag etc.
- Conduct Management Inspections and Internal audits on ships. Identify areas for improvement and verify implementation of the corrective and preventive action.
- Review and respond to vessel reports Navigational, Safety, SIRE/CDI inspection, PSC inspections, Internal audits, Near misses, Incidents/Accidents.
- Liaise with interested parties such as Class, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure vessel's are certificated in accordance to International regulations.
- Review vessels record keeping and documentation to comply to International regulations and Company's Policies and Procedures.
- Manage and monitor all planned and unplanned repairs to ensure conducted safely.
- Prepare and conduct trainings for officers and crew.
- Conduct safety, environmental and security drills onboard to assess effectiveness.
- Conduct appraisals of Officers and recommend actions.
- Interview deck officers to evaluate suitability for selection/promotion.
- Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents on board when appointed to do so by the Fleet Managers.
Qualifications
- Holding Master Mariner Certificate of Competency.
- Sailing experience as a Master or Chief Officer on LPG / Ethylene / Ethane Vessels
- Technologically driven, comfortable working in a digital environment, logical process development.
- No shore experience required.
- Ability to travel at short notice and manage 24/7 on call lifestyle.
- Ability to develop, improve and implement safe, and cost-effective technical vessel management processes.
- An in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations governing vessels' management.
- Committed and responsible in meeting deadlines with excellent time management skills.
- Independent, outcome driven, organized and resourceful.
- Strong team orientation and has the ability to manage cross-functional relationships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.