SENIOR TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT (AHTS)
Role Overview
Manages an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel supporting offshore and STS operations in Fujairah, UAE.
After successful probation, the role may potentially expand to cover the company's fleet of five crew boats and two new builds.
The superintendent is accountable for technical integrity, operational readiness, safety, regulatory compliance, maintenance efficiency, and cost control.
Work location is in person.
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Role overview
Manages an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel supporting offshore and STS operations in Fujairah, UAE.
After successful probation, the role may potentially expand to cover the company's fleet of five crew boats and two new builds.
The superintendent is accountable for technical integrity, operational readiness, safety, regulatory compliance, maintenance efficiency, and cost control.
Work location is in person.
Responsibilities
- Manage vessel maintenance, machinery reliability, repairs, and technical troubleshooting.
- Oversee main engines, propulsion systems, generators, hydraulic systems, and auxiliary machinery.
- Maintain towing and anchor-handling equipment, including winches, shark jaws, tow pins, and stern roller.
- Coordinate planned maintenance, spare parts, service engineers, dry-docking, and repairs.
- Liaise with the classification society, flag administration, statutory authorities, and ISM/DOC holder.
- Monitor class surveys, statutory certification, safety requirements, and technical documentation.
- Prepare technical budgets, monitor expenditure, and submit vessel condition and maintenance reports.
- Support vessel mobilisation, flag transfer, and technical readiness for offshore and STS operations.
- Take ownership of vessel condition, identify risks early, minimize downtime, and maintain safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Requirements
- Recognised marine engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant marine engineering experience, with substantial technical management or senior shipboard engineering experience.
- Proven experience with AHTS, anchor-handling vessels, offshore support vessels, or tugs.
- Strong practical knowledge of marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, hydraulic machinery, and deck equipment.
- Experience with planned maintenance, class surveys, repairs, procurement, and technical cost control.
- Familiarity with ISM requirements and statutory compliance.
- UAE maritime experience and knowledge of BV class requirements are advantageous.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to attend the vessel and respond to urgent technical issues when required.
- Direct AHTS and anchor-handling equipment experience is preferred.
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