Job Description & Requirements:
· Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe, cost efficient and environmentally sound operation standard in compliance with OSM Thome as well as International Marine regulations for a given number of vessels.
· To manage the daily operation of the number of vessels assigned to him in accordance with OSM Thome & Best Practice.
· Advise Masters/Chief Engineers and Ship Staff on
§ Cargo & tank/hold
§ Port operations
§ Anchoring & mooring operations
§ Technical/Engine room operations
§ Port, passage & war information, insurance coverage for all vessels
· Follow up the on-board maintenance system, monitor the status and act on overdue items.
· Evaluate and monitor the required reporting from the vessels, act as required and inform other office sections and external bodies as is relevant.
· Follow up class and statutory certification status, condition of class and arrange for the necessary surveys and inspections (flag state, certification for Panama Canal etc.)
· Liaise with Principals regarding Vessel safe operations.
Shipboard inspections
· Visit vessels regularly (at least three times a year, including a short sailing visit). On each visit, a Superintendent Visit Report, is to be completed and left onboard. Following inspections needs to be conducted during these inspections
· Quarterly condition Report
· Deficiency list
· Prepare a Vessel Visit Executive Summary for each Shipboard attendance
· All Audit & Inspection Reports need to be filed/updated in Common drives or Database as applicable. Follow up with vessels/office to close the deficiencies noted during these visits.
· Prepare weekly, monthly, bi-annual, quarterly management reports, as agreed with each Principal, for the Fleet Group Manager’s approval.
Oil Major/CDI & Other Commercial Inspections
· Assist in coordinating, arranging and timely follow up Oil Major Vetting Inspections as directed.
· Assist in arranging external safety audits and onboard training by co-coordinating with the appointed audit or training company.
· Follow up on closure of deficiencies noted during inspections.
· Incident / Accident / Crisis Management & investigation
· Member of TSM Emergency Response Team.
· Conducts investigation and root cause analysis of Incidents, Accidents, and Near Miss & Stopper Cards.
· Review Corrective Actions, Preventive Actions and Recommendations from investigation and analysis of accidents, marine casualties and near misses.
· Assist and participate in tabletop exercises and emergency drills.
Port, Flag State Inspections & Other Statutory Audits (ISM/ISPS)
· Assist in coordinating and timely follow up Flag State Inspection, External & Internal ISM, ISPS and MLC Audits as directed.
· Support vessels during Port State Inspections and follow up on prompt closure of noted deficiencies as required.
· Follow up, review, approval and submission of the corrective active plan/report to authorities as required.
· Assist in coordinating and timely follow up Flag State Inspection, External & Internal ISM, ISPS and MLC Audits as directed.
· Support vessels during Port State Inspections and follow up on prompt closure of noted deficiencies as required.
· Follow up, review, approval and submission of the corrective active plan/report to authorities as required.
HSSEQ
· Assisting Vessels for documenting / conducting Risk Assessments. Evaluation and
· Monitoring.
· Evaluate & document Off- Hire records (Planned as well as unplanned).
· Stores Supply & Budget Planning.
· Maintain strict cost control of the Annual Operating Budget for each of the assigned vessels.
· Review monthly cost control and approve monthly financial reports before sending to Fleet Group Manager for review.
· Assimilate input from the assigned vessels as well as other relevant departments and prepare each vessel’s Annual Operating Budget.
· Monitor the requisitions generated from the vessel to ensure that they are submitted in a timely manner. Follow up with the Purchasing Department for delivery of ordered items on board.
· Approve invoices for payment.
· Liaise with the Insurance Manager (or Principals) in H&M claims handling. Provide technical input, and cost information, if required, for P&I claims (cargo and crew) and H&M claims.
Crewing
· Make performance evaluations of Masters/ Chief Engineers assigned to the vessel under supervision.
· Provide input to the Manning Department on recruitment of Senior Officers for the assigned vessels.
Dry Docking & Repairs
· Plan, manage, monitor and execute vessels repairs, dry dockings and conversions within agreed budgets.
· Arrange and follow up repairs and services.
· Coordinate with the assigned vessels and prepare the dry-docking specification in conjunction with Docking Superintendent, Fleet Services. Submit the specification to yards for quotations, evaluate the received quotations and present them to the Fleet Group Manager and/or Chief Operating Officer for review.
· Attend the dry-docking, discuss shipyard invoicing before presenting same to the Fleet Group Manager and/or Chief Operating Officer for approval.
· Prepare docking report.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
· Class 1 Certificate of Competency or
· Class 2 Certificate of Competency and University Qualification
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES
-Vessel Manager
- Previous experience as Chief Engineer/Master for a minimum of 8 months on relevant type of ships
- A proven track record as Superintendent for a minimum of 1 year in a shore-based Shipping Company will have an advantage.
- Candidate who are deemed technically competent and without shore experience will be considered.
-Senior Vessel Manager
- Previous experience as Chief Engineer/ Master for a minimum of 8 months on relevant type of ships
- A proven track record as Superintendent for a minimum of 2 year in a shore-based Shipping Company will have an advantage.
- Candidate who are deemed technically competent will be considered
