Technical Superintendent

Roles & Responsibilities

The Technical Superintendent will oversee the safe, reliable and cost-efficient technical operation of assigned bulk carriers and/or container vessels. The role is responsible for vessel maintenance, regulatory and class compliance, budget control and technical performance, while working closely with shipboard and shore-based teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical management of assigned vessels to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations.
• Ensure vessels comply with the Company’s Safety and Quality Management System (SQMS), internal procedures and operational standards.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable statutory, flag-state, classification society and international maritime requirements.
• Monitor vessel performance, machinery condition, planned maintenance schedules and overall technical reliability.
• Work closely with Masters and Chief Engineers to resolve technical issues and provide timely shore-based support.
• Plan and supervise routine maintenance, emergency repairs, statutory surveys, class inspections and dry-docking projects.
• Ensure all vessel statutory and class certificates remain valid and updated.
• Prepare, manage and monitor vessel operating budgets while maintaining effective cost control.
• Coordinate the timely procurement and delivery of spare parts, equipment and technical services.
• Liaise with the crewing department to ensure vessels are adequately manned according to regulatory and operational requirements.
• Prepare and submit technical, operational and financial reports to vessel owners in accordance with reporting requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture, environmental responsibility and energy-efficient vessel operations.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to Masters, Chief Engineers and other shipboard personnel.
• Coordinate with classification societies, flag administrations, shipyards, contractors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
• Conduct regular vessel visits, inspections and audits to assess technical condition, verify compliance and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Review existing technical procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen fleet performance, safety and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Applicants should fulfil at least one of the following qualification and experience criteria:

• A recognized degree in Marine Engineering or another relevant maritime discipline, together with at least three years of applicable sea-going or shore-based experience within the shipping industry; or
• A valid Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC), with a minimum of two years’ sailing experience in the capacity of Chief Engineer; or
• At least two years of shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent with a shipowner or ship-management company.

Additional requirements:

• Proven experience in the technical management of bulk carriers and/or container vessels.
• Strong working knowledge of vessel machinery, technical operations, planned maintenance systems (PMS), repairs, dry-docking and statutory requirements.
• Good understanding of international maritime regulations, flag-state requirements, classification society rules and recognized industry standards.
• Experience in technical purchasing, budget planning, cost tracking and expenditure control.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities, with sound technical judgement.
• Able to manage competing priorities, lead effectively and perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both shipboard and shore-based teams.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental and quality-management frameworks, including the ISM Code and ISO standards, would be an advantage.