- Islandwide (Singapore) Singapore
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Job Description
Responsibilities
The Marine Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the Company's tanker fleet, providing marine expertise and operational guidance, and coordinating vessel activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The role focuses on enhancing vessel performance, optimising bunker efficiency, and maintaining high operational and safety standards. Working closely with the Management team, this position is suited to an experienced Master Mariner with strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and shore-based management experience.
Job Description:
· Oversee vessel operations to ensure compliance with terminal, charterer, customer, and applicable international and local regulatory requirements.
· Ensure vessels comply with marine management, navigation, safety audits, and inspection standards.
· Coordinate and oversee audits and inspections conducted by recognised organisations (RO), including ISM, ISPS, and MLC requirements.
· Plan and manage vetting inspections, including the preparation and submission of vessel information through the OCIMF SIRE online platform.
· Ensure seafarers are competent in carrying out their responsibilities and are familiar with the Safety Management System through regular assessments, training, and performance feedback.
· Supervise marine operations to ensure all activities are conducted safely and effectively in accordance with the Safety Management System.
· Ensure all onboard notices, manuals, and statutory publications are maintained and kept up to date.
· Oversee the maintenance, servicing, repair, and replacement of equipment and machinery related to cargo handling and navigation.
· Lead the investigation of accidents and incidents, identify root causes, and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive measures are implemented.
· Develop and implement strategies to address upcoming international and local regulations relating to marine operations, safety, and pollution prevention.
· Monitor vessel operational and safety performance and provide regular updates to the Fleet Manager / Director.
· Liaise and coordinate with terminals, charterers, customers, and external parties on marine operations, inspections, and related matters.
· Coordinate with Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurers on vessel surveys and inspection requirements.
· Supervise, allocate, and delegate responsibilities to team members to ensure effective departmental operations.
· Identify, request, and coordinate the necessary resources and shore-based support for the Marine Department.
· Develop, manage, and oversee the Marine Department's annual budget and expenditure.
· Ensure departmental resources and budget are managed efficiently and cost-effectively.
· Contribute to the review, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System.
· Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team and support emergency preparedness and response activities.
Job Requirements:
· Holds seagoing experience as a Master Mariner with at least Class 1 or Class 2 Certificate of Competency (CoC), together with a minimum of seven (7) years of shore-based experience in safety, health, environmental management, and regulatory compliance within the product or chemical tanker sector.
· Good knowledge of international and local maritime regulations, industry standards, and statutory requirements.
· Demonstrates strong integrity, accountability, and professional conduct.
· Possesses excellent leadership, team management, coordination, and communication skills.
· Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
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