Superintendent - Marine

Role overview

Vessel operations and compliance

• Monitor daily ship operations at sea and in port to prevent delays and accidents; ensure vessel certificates remain valid.
• Ensure vessel reporting and documentation meet ISM, ISPS, OSHAS 18000, and ISO 14001 requirements; monitor drill, ACT, and safety-meeting reports.
• Provide navigational data and ensure timely weekly, cumulative, and annual corrections to onboard charts and publications.
• Organize audits and preparation for ISM, ISPS, and ISO compliance; maintain and improve Safety Management System procedures.
• Help identify vessel safety risks and environmental impacts; ensure legal compliance and raise corrective actions when needed.
• Brief senior officers before joining vessels on safety systems, company policies, vessel operations, and charterer requirements.
• Monitor port and charterer requirements with the Technical Superintendent and conduct internal audits assigned under the HSE plan.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or another technical discipline.
• At least five years of seagoing experience and four years of sailing in shipping or offshore.
• Minimum Class 3 Certificate of Competency, with service as a 3rd Officer, 2nd Officer, or Chief Officer.
• Seagoing experience as Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer with minimum Class 2 certification.
• At least one year as Technical Superintendent or Chief Engineer/2nd Engineer on Offshore Supply or Dive Support vessels.
• DP vessel experience is advantageous.

Skills and knowledge

• Essential maritime-practice knowledge, particularly offshore anchor handling, towing, or shipping-line operations.
• Good understanding and experience of ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, marine operations, ISO 14001, and OSHAS 18001.
• Computer proficiency, especially MS Office and Excel; strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Fluent spoken and written English; Arabic is an asset.
• Experience guiding and evaluating subordinates.