Vessel Manager

Job Summary

The Vessel Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable and economical operation of assigned vessels. The position applies knowledge of engineering, HR-management, shipping-industry regulations, commercial and legal considerations, and guides sea-staff onboard assigned vessels. The Vessel Manager also takes initiative to continuously improve the performance of assigned ships and strengthens the teamwork between ship and office.

Responsibilities

• To be familiar with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy (PL-005), and understands the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS). In keeping with this and other compliance policies, they understand their duty to report any environmental noncompliance and/or concern to their manager or members either of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines.
• Guides, advises, and monitor vessel operations; also assists crew performing vessel maintenance.
• Researches technical information related to equipment breakdowns, malfunctions, improvements, upgrades or modifications for the reliable long-term performance of the vessels.
• Prepares for scheduled dry dockings, surveys and repairs on assigned ships, and arranges and manages supply of spares, stores, and services to vessels before scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Manages vessels in full compliance with local and international rules and regulations; and with companys Safety Management System (SMS)
• Analyses ships performance and relays this information to the onboard master and chief engineer; ensures compliance with current charter-party terms of employment and other commercial concerns.
• Ensures compliance with all necessary operational certification and survey requirements applicable to assigned vessels.
• Visits vessels port; may sail with company ships to reasonably ascertain that they are operated in a safe, reliable and economical way.
• Monitors function and performance during ship visits and initiates effective problem solving of on-board issues, including technical, quality-assurance, health and safety, commercial or personnel issues.
• Takes ownership of on-board issues and follows them through to resolution.
• Prepares budgets in the required detail for the yearly operation of assigned ships, scheduled dry dockings, surveys, repairs and ad-hoc modifications and repairs within required timelines.
• Monitors expenses of assigned vessels and submits monthly variance reporting and tracks against budget.
• Ensures that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Communicates expectations to direct reports; manages performance and provides leadership and support to team members.
• Demonstrates commitment to companys Maritime Resource Management values.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Must have at least one year of experience as a technical superintendent in a company managing handy-max sized (or larger) vessels engaged in international trading and must have a minimum of one full year in rank as a chief engineer.
• English language skills, both verbal and written, must be effective and suitable for a multi-cultural working environment.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Class 1 marine engineer certificate.
• Degree in marine engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working with container ships.
• Education in mechanical engineering or naval architecture.
• Previous experience with new-builds and dry-dockings preferred.

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