Marine superintendent(Oil and Chemical Tankers)

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Ensures vessels operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with international maritime regulations.
• Conducts vessel inspections and audits (safety, navigation, operational readiness).
• Monitors ship performance, fuel consumption, and voyage efficiency.
• Oversees maintenance, repairs, and dry-dock planning.
• Provides technical guidance to ship captains and crew.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and near-misses; implements corrective actions.
• Ensures statutory and class certificates of vessels are up to date.
• Coordinates with port authorities, classification societies, and regulatory bodies.
• Reviews and updates Safety Management Systems (ISM Code compliance).
• Plans crew training and drills related to safety and emergency procedures.
• Prepares operational reports and continuous improvement plans.
• Supports the commercial team by ensuring vessels are always ready for charter requirements.

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class 1 (Master) Certificate of Competency.
• 1- 2 years of experience as a Marine Superintendent, preferably with exposure to oil/chemical tanker operations in ship management or shipping companies.
• At least 1 years of sailing experience as Master on oil/chemical tankers (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of international maritime legislation, codes, and standards including ISM, ISPS, MLC, TMSA, and Oil Major requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out navigational audits, conducting officer briefings, managing inspections, rolling out safety initiatives, and supporting incident investigations.