The Technical Superintendent/Senior Technical Superintendent has the overall responsibility for the safe, economic and efficient operation of vessels assigned. He/She ensures ships are managed and operated in accordance with organisational policies, operating procedures and management systems. He/She is also alert to analyse risks and ensures compliance to the organisation's risk management framework.
The Technical Superintendent/Senior Technical Superintendent ensures that all procedures are adhered to and comply with International Safety Management (ISM) and classification rules. He/She may also be required to liaise directly with the ship-owner and respond to any charter or technical and operational queries.
The Technical Superintendent/Senior Technical Superintendent possesses a strong understanding of the technical knowledge of ships and keeps abreast of industry standards and regulations. He/She is well organised, is able to work in a team and may occasionally be required to sail onboard ships.
~ Acquire and allocate resources to support operations.
~ Analyse market data to identify business opportunities.
~ Analyse nature and causes of serious breakdowns and damages.
~ Analyse risk management data.
~ Brief crew on organisational policies, documentation and procedures.
~ Conduct appraisals of crew members.
~ Consult with manufacturers for specialist advice and guidance.
~ Coordinate with service engineers and contractors.
~ Maintain relationships with ship owners.
~ Manage compliance to risk management frameworks, policies and processes.
~ Monitor operating costs and submit quarterly budget follow-up reports.
~ Monitor ship defects list.
~ Oversee allocation of resources to ships.
~ Oversee ship compliance to regulatory requirements and legislation.
~ Prepare specifications and evaluate tenders.
~ Propose improvements to workflows to improve efficiency.
~ Update clients on ship status.
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