Marine Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to Fleet Manager, Marine & Security and Fleet Manager, Vetting.
• Analyse reports such as Safety, SIRE/CDI inspection, PSC inspections, Internal audits, Near misses, Incidents/Accidents. Where required, advice vessels on matters related to marine activities.
• Monitor the evolving changes to the SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Class, Flag State, Oil Major and other applicable requirements and plan the implementation of the same on vessels.
• Conduct internal audits on ships. Identify areas for improvement and verify implementation of the corrective and preventive action.
• Prepare and conduct trainings for officers and crew.
• Conduct safety, environmental and security drills onboard to assess effectiveness.
• Review and respond to safety and other reports received from vessels.
• Conduct appraisals of Officers and recommend actions.
• Assist Fleet Manager, HSE & Compliance on marine and safety related issues on vessels.
• Carry out management inspections and identify issues that may impact quality assurance.
• Interview deck officers to evaluate suitability for selection/promotion.
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents on board when appointed to do so by the Head of Marine Assurance.
• Liaise with interested parties such as Class, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Suppliers and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Master Mariner with minimum 1 – 2 years’ sailing experience as a Master on Ethylene / Ethane / LPG Vessels.
• No shore experience required.
• Ability to travel at short notice and manage 24/7 on call lifestyle.
• Ability to develop, improve and implement safe, and cost-effective technical vessel management processes.
• An in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations governing vessels’ management.
• Committed and responsible in meeting deadlines with excellent time management skills.
• Independent, outcome driven, organized and resourceful.
• Strong team orientation and has the ability to manage cross-functional relationships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.