Operations Superintendent (Tanker)
- Full time
- Singapore, Singapore View on Map
- posted 3 hours ago
- Posted: November 7, 2024 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
Role:
- Lead and support a team of vessel operators.
- Provide operational assistance to Operators/Marine Superintendents for fleet vessels.
- Represent principals/managers as needed for interactions with Owners, regulatory authorities, and industry events.
- Ensure accuracy and currency of information within marine databases, including OCIMF (VPQ), SIRE, Q88, SIS3, CDI, and others as required.
- Assist in generating operations department statistics and relevant documentation for management reviews.
- Ensure adherence to voyage instructions and provide guidance to vessel masters as necessary.
- Oversee compliance with operational parameters according to governing charter parties (CP).
- Track vessel movements within the fleet and communicate updates to relevant departments to aid in necessary arrangements.
- Monitor actual fuel consumption versus budgeted figures to maintain cost efficiency.
- Take a proactive approach in managing potential vessel claims by monitoring performance both at sea and in port.
- Conduct and oversee calculations and communications for resolving disputes or claims, such as those related to cargo damage, shortages, laytime, or underperformance.
- Manage voyage-related documentation and maintain vessel-specific operational data for fleet vessels.
- Input vessel and voyage data into business applications.
- Oversee and assist in compiling insurance claim documentation for fleet vessels.
- Coordinate with masters and charterers on unplanned stoppages or repairs, following up on off/on-hire reports, and guiding vessel reports under supervision from GM/Technical Manager.
- Provide support on operational issues including loading, discharging, tank cleaning, and grade changes.
- Assist with post-fixture activities, including cargo documentation (BLs, LOIs), addressing cargo quantity issues, and managing additional insurance requirements (e.g., AWRP, KnR).
- Manage bunker requirements, notify charterers as necessary, and handle onboard intake quantity and segregation with guidance from Technical Superintendents and masters.
- Appoint agencies as required on behalf of owners.
- Gather and manage customer feedback.
Requirements:
- Degree or qualification in maritime studies, or a Master/Chief Officer Certificate of Competency.
- Minimum of 2 years’ sailing experience as a Chief Officer on ocean-going tankers, preferably with chemical tanker experience.
- Prior experience (2–3 years) in a similar role within a tanker company is advantageous.
- In-depth understanding of tanker industry operations, including commercial and technical aspects.
- Strong knowledge of maritime regulations applicable to tankers.
- Solid understanding of regulatory and cultural aspects of major ports for loading and discharging.
- Familiarity with standard charter party terms and contracts.
- Team management experience.
- Effective teamwork, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong written and spoken communication.
