Vessel Manager (Technical Superintendent)

The world's largest independent charter owner and manager of containerships with global operation.

Location

Hong Kong

Report to

Fleet Manager

Job Summary

The Vessel Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable and economical operation of assigned vessels. The position applies knowledge of engineering, HR-management, shipping-industry regulations, commercial and legal considerations, and guides sea-staff onboard assigned vessels. The Vessel Manager also takes initiative to continuously improve the performance of assigned ships and strengthens the teamwork between ship and office.

Responsibilities

• To be familiar with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy (PL-005), and understands the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS). In keeping with this and other compliance policies, they understand their duty to report any environmental noncompliance and/or concern to their manager or members either of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines.
• Guides, advises, and monitor vessel operations; also assists crew performing vessel maintenance.
• Researches technical information related to equipment breakdowns, malfunctions, improvements, upgrades or modifications for the reliable long-term performance of the vessels.
• Prepares for scheduled dry dockings, surveys and repairs on assigned ships, and arranges and manages supply of spares, stores, and services to vessels before scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Manages vessels in full compliance with local and international rules and regulations; and with company's Safety Management System (SMS)
• Analyses ships performance and relays this information to the onboard master and chief engineer; ensures compliance with current charter-party terms of employment and other commercial concerns.
• Ensures compliance with all necessary operational certification and survey requirements applicable to assigned vessels.
• Visits vessels port; may sail with company ships to reasonably ascertain that they are operated in a safe, reliable and economical way.
• Monitors function and performance during ship visits and initiates effective problem solving of on-board issues, including technical, quality-assurance, health and safety, commercial or personnel issues.
• Takes ownership of on-board issues and follows them through to resolution.
• Prepares budgets in the required detail for the yearly operation of assigned ships, scheduled dry dockings, surveys, repairs and ad-hoc modifications and repairs within required timelines.
• Monitors expenses of assigned vessels and submits monthly variance reporting and tracks against budget.
• Ensures that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Communicates expectations to direct reports; manages performance and provides leadership and support to team members.
• Demonstrates commitment to company's Maritime Resource Management values.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must have at least one year of experience as a technical superintendent in a company managing handy-max sized (or larger) vessels engaged in international trading and must have a minimum of one full year in rank as a chief engineer.
• English language skills, both verbal and written, must be effective and suitable for a multi-cultural working environment.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Class 1 marine engineer certificate.
• Degree in marine engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working with container ships.
• Education in mechanical engineering or naval architecture.
• Previous experience with new-builds and dry-dockings preferred.