Fleet Superintendent (Tug & Barge)

The successful candidate is expected to regularly inspect vessels, identify maintenance requirements, follow through repairs and ensure vessels are safe, seaworthy and ready for operation

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular onboard vessel inspections, particularly after each voyage, and identify defects or maintenance requirements.

• Plan, coordinate and follow up vessel repairs, preventive maintenance and procurement until completion.

• Ensure towing, anchoring, machinery, navigation, fire-fighting, lifesaving and other safety-critical equipment are maintained in good working condition.

• Prepare vessels for Flag and Class inspections, and ensure findings are rectified and closed promptly.

• Coordinate with Class, surveyors, shipyards, contractors and vendors for surveys, repairs and dry docking.

• Prepare docking specifications, obtain repair quotations, supervise docking works and review completed works/costs.

• Work closely with Masters, Chief Engineers and crew to ensure proper onboard maintenance and provide technical guidance/troubleshooting.

• Support vessel operations including sailing readiness, voyage-related technical matters, bunker monitoring and incident follow-up.

• Manage and follow up technical RFQs. Where an essential item is not approved, provide technical justification and escalate where necessary.

• Maintain proper vessel maintenance, repair and inspection records and provide timely updates to Management.

Requirements

· Diploma/Degree or relevant marine qualification with experience in vessel technical management, ship repair or marine engineering.

· Candidates with sailing experience as Chief Engineer / Marine Engineer or previous experience as Fleet/Technical Superintendent will be preferred.

· Experience with tugboats, barges, workboats or offshore vessels would be an advantage.

· Candidate should be familiar with vessel machinery, maintenance, dry docking, flag and Class requirements.

· Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is hands-on, responsible and strong in follow-up — able to inspect the vessel personally, identify issues, work with the crew and contractors, and see matters through to proper closure.

· Must be able to communicate in Indonesia Malay with crew's member.