Superintendent

To be responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation, maintenance, and performance of assigned vessels. The position provides shore-based management and technical support to vessel crews, ensures compliance with applicable maritime laws, company policies, international regulations, and safety management procedures, and promotes the continuous improvement of vessel operations.

● Relevant maritime, marine engineering, nautical science, or technical qualification.

● Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC) or equivalent maritime qualification, where applicable.

● Significant sea-going experience in a senior officer, Master, Chief Engineer, or equivalent role.

● Relevant shore-based experience in vessel operations, technical management, marine safety, or fleet management.

● Strong knowledge of ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, class requirements, and applicable flag-state and port-state regulations.

● Experience with vessel maintenance, dry-docking, inspections, audits, repairs, and technical projects.

● Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills.

● Ability to manage multiple vessels, projects, and priorities effectively.

● Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to operational and emergency situations.

● Proficiency in English and effective communication with multinational crews and stakeholders.

● Valid medical fitness certificate and other required maritime documentation, where applicable.

● Oversee the safe and efficient operation of assigned vessels.

● Ensure compliance with applicable maritime laws, regulations, flag-state requirements, class requirements, and company procedures.

● Provide operational, technical, and management support to vessel Masters and crew.

● Monitor vessel performance, maintenance activities, machinery condition, fuel consumption, and operational efficiency.

● Plan and coordinate dry-dockings, repairs, inspections, surveys, and maintenance projects.

● Review and approve maintenance plans, work scopes, budgets, and procurement requirements.

● Conduct regular vessel visits, inspections, audits, and management reviews.

● Ensure that vessels are properly certified, documented, maintained, and ready for service.

● Monitor compliance with the vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS), ISM Code requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.

● Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, defects, and operational concerns, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

● Support emergency response activities and provide guidance to vessel personnel during emergencies.

● Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, port authorities, agents, charterers, class societies, flag-state representatives, contractors, and company management.

● Coordinate vessel movements, port operations, cargo operations, repairs, and other operational requirements where applicable.

● Monitor crew welfare, training, competence, performance, and compliance with company standards.

● Assist with crew planning, recruitment, appraisal, promotion, and professional development.

● Review vessel reports, logs, inspection findings, maintenance records, and performance data.

● Manage operational budgets and control costs while maintaining safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

● Ensure timely procurement and delivery of spare parts, stores, equipment, and technical supplies.

● Promote a strong safety culture and prevent accidents, injuries, pollution, and damage to vessels, cargo, or the environment.

● Identify operational risks and implement effective risk-control measures.

● Prepare management reports and provide recommendations for improving vessel reliability, safety, and efficiency.

● Carry out any other duties necessary for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of assigned vessels.