Fleet Manager (Car Carrier) (S20033)
- Full time
- Hong Kong S.A.R., Hong Kong S.A.R. View on Map
- posted 12 hours ago
- Posted: June 11, 2026 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the technical operations of a fleet of Car Carrier vessels.
- Directly supervise and mentor a team of Technical Superintendents, ensuring effective vessel management and workload distribution.
- Establish technical strategies and maintenance standards across the fleet.
- Monitor vessel performance, reliability, and operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee fleet-wide budgeting, cost control, and expenditure approvals.
- Review and approve repair specifications, dry-docking plans, and major maintenance projects.
- Ensure compliance with Flag State, Class, IMO, ISM, ISPS, MLC, and environmental regulations.
- Act as the primary escalation point for technical, operational, and emergency situations.
- Collaborate closely with Marine, Crewing, Procurement, HSSEQ, and Commercial departments to achieve fleet objectives.
- Lead technical investigations relating to incidents, machinery failures, and off-hire events.
- Manage relationships with shipowners, charterers, shipyards, classification societies, and key vendors.
- Drive fleet decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
- Conduct regular vessel visits, superintendent reviews, and management inspections.
Requirements
- Chief Engineer Class 1 Certificate of Competency preferred.
- Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related maritime discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of shore-based technical management experience, including management of Car Carrier (PCTC/PCC) vessels.
- Previous experience managing Technical Superintendents or leading a fleet management team.
- Strong understanding of dry-docking, vessel budgeting, procurement, and technical operations.
- In-depth knowledge of international maritime regulations and classification requirements.
- Proven experience managing multiple vessels and driving fleet performance improvements.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.