Marine Operations Manager

Reporting to Fleet Manager, Marine & Security.

• Manage the daily Marine operational aspects of a group of vessels covering navigation, mooring, deck equipment, safety equipment, Port arrival / departure & STS operations and general condition.
• Manage and ensure safe cargo operations of loading / discharging, grade change, tank preparation.
• Work in conjunction with the Technical team for Drydock specification, planning and execution.
• Responsible for the vessel’s 3rd party inspections – SIRE, CDI, PSC, USCG, Terminal, Flag etc.
• Conduct Management Inspections and Internal audits on ships.
• Identify areas for improvement and verify implementation of the corrective and preventive action.
• Review and respond to vessel reports – Navigational, Safety, SIRE/CDI inspection, PSC inspections, Internal audits, Near misses, Incidents/Accidents.
• Liaise with interested parties such as Class, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure vessels are certificated in accordance to International regulations.
• Review vessels record keeping and documentation to comply to International regulations and Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Manage and monitor all planned and unplanned repairs to ensure conducted safely.
• Conduct safety, environmental and security drills onboard to assess effectiveness, including work with vessels to ensure that LTIFs are zero.
• Conduct appraisals of Officers and recommend actions.
• Interview deck officers to evaluate suitability for selection/promotion.
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents on board when appointed to do so by the Fleet Managers.

• Holding Master Mariner Certificate of Competency.
• Sailing experience as a Master or Chief Officer on LPG / Ethylene Vessels.
• Technologically driven, comfortable working in a digital environment, logical process development.
• Ability to develop, improve and implement safe, and cost-effective technical vessel management processes.
• 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.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).