We are looking for a passionate Marine, Vetting and Assurance Superintendent who will be working with Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.
With a pool of more than 9,200 seafarers and over 500 shore-based employees all over the world, Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of world’s largest third-party ship managers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and counting.
The position will be located at Great World City - West Tower in the heart of Singapore and it is easy to get to by public transportation.
We offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that comes with new digital tools and skills. Our ideal candidates are looking for new challenges and would like to join a team of experienced professionals who are passionate to grow in one of the world’s largest maritime organizations.
Main Responsibilities
- The Marine and Vetting Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient and environment conscious operation of the Bulk Carrier Vessels assigned, especially with regards to Navigation and Cargo Operations in accordance with prevalent Class, Flag & ISM requirements.
- To ensure vessels comply with all relevant rules & regulations with special emphasis on the ISM code, the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standard as well as Flag state, Port state and the industry's special requirements and render marine support to ships as appropriate.
- Support on matters related to charter-parties and charterer communication.
- Plan, review and implement cargo operations related procedures including but not limited to review of stowage plan.
- Attend to additional duties as decided during the annual employee dialogue.
- Analyze and respond to Undesired Events.
- Participate in evaluation of Shipboard Management Systems Review.
- Arrange Management Reviews and ensure actions decided upon are implemented.
- Ensure the fleet complies with owner’s standard operating instructions.
- Ensure smooth communication between owners and fleet.
- Ensure no disputes occur during loading or discharging operations, assist vessel as required during issues with cargo operations.
- In the event of any potential dispute, intervene and take charge of the situation, moderate between vessel, owners, P&I club, shipper and charterer through standard operating communication channels between parties as per SMA and CP.
- Implement company procedures on cargo handling taking structural, crew and cargo safety into consideration and ensure managers and owners interests are not compromised.
- Monitor cargo quality or quantity disputes by actively engaging with crew during loading and discharging. Ensure Load line survey is completed in accordance with international and local regulations in liaison with owners and crew.
- Responds, formulate and follow up on all questionnaires, CAP, CAR and Investigation reports. Custodian of all commercial related submissions and documents.
Qualifications
- Certified deck officer with minimum COC class 2.
- Degree in Nautical Studies / Marine Ops / Technical/Maritime qualifications with at least 3 years sea-time as Chief Mate on Bulk Carriers and 1-2 years similar position on shore.
- Preferably with Lead Auditor qualification.
- Experience on ocean going BC vessels above 20,000 GRT would be an added advantage.
- Good command of oral and written English.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Environmentally focused.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
