Vessel Manager

Overall Job Purpose To ensure that operations of the assigned vessels is maintained safely and economically in accordance with the OSM Thome, and owners' commercial requirements; and that all essential support is extended to the vessel for the purpose, and for addressing emergencies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Daily Operations Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe, cost-effective 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 (BASSnet), 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 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 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 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. 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