Marine Superintendent

**Vacancy No**

VN9751

**Employment Type**

Permanent

**Location Country**

Singapore

**Location City**

Singapore

**Who are V.Group?**

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V.Group gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V.Group has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

**Overall Purpose of The Job**

Be the marine resource to the Fleet Cell and contribute towards operating the vessels to the highest safety standards, in compliance with company and regulatory requirements,, ensuring flawless service delivery to customers. Support the Fleet Cell throughout all fleet operations

**Key Responsibilities and Tasks**

Safety

Safety is our first priority and the Marine Superintendent has, in collaboration with the Fleet Manager, the authority and the accountability for taking necessary decisions that ensure constant safe operation and that everybody comes home safe and that we protect the environment.

Customer

Our Customers are our second priority after safety. The Marine Superintendent is responsible for delivery of marine management service to the Customer. Ensure the Customer fully benefits from the operational performance of their vessel.

Ownership

Accountable for execution of duties including the maintenance of navigational standards by regular review of navigational practices and procedures and any improvements required for the ships assigned.

Monitor shipboard drug and alcohol testing.

Forming part of the office review team for safety critical work requiring office approval. Ensure the commercial operations of assigned vessels are conducted in a safe and effective manner.

Audits

Planning, arranging and monitoring the internal and external audits of the appropriate managed vessels.

Crewing/Leadership

Authorise selection process of Senior Officers for assigned Vessels.

Conduct Senior Officer Performance Appraisals in accordance with VMS procedures and play an active role in their personal development and competence management.

Leadership

To assist and support the DPA and act as deputy DPA when required.

Build and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with senior ship staff to influence the development of a strong safety culture.

Collaborating with the fleet cell colleagues to formulate robust action plans to drive improvement in performance of office and customer KPIs.

Collect HSEQ statistical data of assigned vessels to support the CTD and Management Review processes.

Monitor

Monitor the Health, Environmental & Quality aspects of the assigned Vessels.

Monitor all cargo activities such as cargo operations, tank cleaning / gas freeing and to comply with operational safety procedures and provide assistance / guidance where required for the ships assigned. Liaise with P&I for Cargo/Operations related matters. Ensure environmental standards and procedures are fully complied with.

Planning

Prepare ‘visitation’ plans to promote safety on assigned vessels and the development of a strong safety culture onboard.

Report issues

Ensure that any issues that affect, or may affect, the safety, environmental or operational performance of assigned vessels are reported to the Fleet Manager and escalated to the HSEQ Manager / DPA promptly.

Reporting

To be an advocate of ShipSure and ensure it is properly utilised within the fleet cell. Support and assist colleagues where required and provide constructive feedback to aid continuous improvement of the system.

Risk Management

In liaison with other members of the fleet cell team, control and monitor the risk for assigned vessels and act as a member of the risk assessment team for shipboard procedures and operations.

Maintain records of accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformance reports. Contribute fully to the investigations and ensure that investigations are carried out in accordance with the severity and response matrices within the VMS, and that appropriate corrective action is agreed upon and implemented in a timely manner.

Ensure that the Management team is immediately advised of any hazardous occurrence or high potential near miss likely to affect the Safety, environment and/or performance of the vessel.

Security

Act as Company Security Officer (CSO) and plan ISPS audits for designated fleet/vessels within the required timescales. Monitor