Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for marine operations across the dry-bulk fleet.
• Lead and develop Marine Superintendents and other shore-based marine personnel.
• Monitor vessel safety, operational performance and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, class, flag-state and port-state requirements.
• Oversee navigation, cargo operations, mooring, stability and other marine-related activities.
• Monitor and follow up on internal audits, external inspections and port-state-control findings.
• Lead investigations into marine incidents, near misses and operational deficiencies.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
• Conduct vessel visits, inspections and operational reviews when required.
• Work closely with technical, crewing, QHSE and commercial teams to improve fleet performance.
• Liaise with vessel teams, shipowners, charterers, class societies, flag authorities and other stakeholders.
• Support the recruitment, appraisal, training and development of Masters and senior deck officers.
• Review marine procedures and promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular fleet-performance reports and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Master Mariner Certificate of Competency, Class 1.
• Significant sailing experience as Master on dry-bulk vessels.
• Strong shore-based marine-management experience within a shipowning or ship management organisation.
• Previous experience in a senior leadership role such as Marine Director, Head of Marine, Fleet Director or Senior Marine Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of dry-bulk cargo operations, marine regulations and safety-management systems.
• Strong experience handling audits, inspections, incidents and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to lead and develop marine teams across a diverse fleet.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance safety, operational and business requirements.
• Willingness to travel and attend vessels when required.