- Ensures operation of vessels in compliance with the Company SMS, international/ local regulations, codes and guidance as applicable.
- Efficient and safe working of the fleet of vessels under his direct supervision through respective vessel manager.
- Coordinates with the operations, QHSE and Fleet Personnel department for safe and efficient operation of the vessel. Ensure proper follow up and investigation is carried out for all Accidents and Injuries and actions are taken to prevent similar incidents again.
- Review financial budgets and provide financial and technical feedback to owner.
- Reviews vessel manager's visits to the ships and the inspection reports following the visit.
- Maintain KPI’s for Vessel visits & report submission for all vessel managers.
- Monitor performance, obtain optimum level of maintenance and operational performance of ships while respecting the policy of the owner. Guide and instruct Vessel Managers on company systems and follow up to ensure full compliance.
- Assist and supervise planning and execution of major repairs/dry docking of vessels.
- Give feedback to Management in form of suggestions for continuous improvement / stream lining procedures in Head Office; coordinate pre-purchase / pre-takeover inspection of vessels and condition surveys. Conversion and upgrading study and feasibility, cost estimates, planning, execution and supervision of major conversion projects.
- Develop and monitor environmental objectives, targets and programs in liaison with other departments.
- Coordinate with the vessel managers and other department to prepare the vessel for third party inspections like PSC, Class, Flag, SIRE, Rightship, Terminal etc. Assist in preparing and closing out findings raised during the inspection.
- Designated Person (DP) for the fleet with direct access to the top management on safety and pollution prevention aspects of the vessel in the fleets.
Education: To have Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency
Experience:
- Have minimum 1 year experience as Chief Engineer of vessels.
- Have minimum 9 years’ experience as Vessel Manager in charge of vessels.
