Responsibilities
- Demonstrate commitment to the company’s “Vision, Purpose and Values”, to be “Best on Water” and uphold Hafnia Standards of Conduct.
- Reinforce “Zero Harm” initiatives onboard ships and ashore.
- Ensure ships follow the company’s energy management initiatives and any deviations to be attended to with priority.
- Monitor, manage and report the day-to-day technical operation and performance of vessel, in conjunction with the onboard management, to ensure that applicable requirements to safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance are met.
- Closely monitor and ensure compliance with statutory, class and other third-party requirements.
- Ships are managed and operated in accordance with organisational policies, operating procedures, and management systems.
- Conduct bi-annual vessel inspections and follow up on inspection report deficiencies, observations from internal reports and relevant department reports.
- Monitor vessels’ routine maintenance through SHIPPALM and ensure work and records are accurate and up to date. Verify stock levels by spot checks during ship visits and report.
- Arrange for all spares, repairs modifications and services to comply with statutory requirements and company standards.
- Understanding of ISM/ISPS along with Class and Flag State requirements.
Identify areas for improvements and modifications and make recommendations for efficient operation of the vessels. Contribute to improved learning and efficient experience transfer by working actively across the fleets. - Manage all phases of the dry-docking process through planning, on-site management, and final reporting in accordance with company procedures.
- Work with shipboard management team to ensure all third parties engaged in repair / modification activities onboard vessels comply with company policy with regards to health, safety, and the protection of the environment.
- Evaluate and record Chief Engineers performance, as described in prevailing company documents, and vessel management in close cooperation with the crewing team. Master performance to provide input to Marine Superintendent.
- Closely monitor guarantee defects, liaise with yards for successful claims and ensure repairs are closed out effectively.
- Develop, monitor and control running cost budgets in accordance with company procedures, goals and applicable KPI’s.
- Implement procedures laid out in the company quality manuals and other instructions as issued by management including updating records, drawings, manuals etc in accordance with applicable Management of Change routines.
- Actively participate and engage in the process for the continuous improvement of departmental procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Minimum 7 years of sailing experience on product and/or chemical tankers.
- At least 2 years’ experience at sea as a Chief Engineer or a Senior Second Engineer.
- Chief Engineer’s License preferred.
- Able to travel and visit vessels when required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently and in a team setting.
