As a Vessel Manager, you are responsible for the safe and efficient management of the vessels, which include, but not limited to:
1) Lead and ensure Safety at all levels
- Promote and develop safety mindset onboard and in the office
- Be an active player in events investigations and continuous improvement
- Participate in the Management of Change culture
- Aim for Operational Excellence
- Ensure ships comply at all times with International, flag state, classification society and port state rules and regulations
2) Oversee crew management matters
- Be the Manager of your onboard team
- Brief crew on organisational policies, documentation and procedures
- Conduct appraisals and performance reviews of senior officers
- Ensure team members are trained, coached and mentored in alignment with industry standards and organisation needs Responsible for the overall welfare of crew onboard
3) Manage maintenance of ships to ensure seaworthiness
- Coordinate with service engineers, manufacturers and contractors for ship repairs and maintenance issues
- Consult with manufacturers for specialist advice and guidance in complex ship repairs and maintenance issues
- Ensure ships' conditions and maintenance standards adhere to organisation procedures
- Prepare specifications and evaluate tenders
- Monitor ship defects list and ensure follow-up is carried out to address defects
- Conduct Risk Analysis, including nature and causes of serious breakdowns and damages
4) Manage ship budget and expenditure
- Monitor operating costs and submit quarterly budget follow-up reports
- Submit reports on budget, monthly key performance indicators and targets
- Resource planning management to support vessel operations
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing vessels independently with reputable ship owners or ship managers
- Preferably with seafaring experience especially COC 1 and has experience sailing onboard LPG/LNG/Chemical Tankers
- Safety oriented mindset
- Has track records of Operational Excellence
- It is advantageous to have knowledge and experience for containers ships
- Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
- An excellent Team-player
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Good decision-making skills and Stakeholder management are a must
Benefits
Chan Chee Meng
07C3069 R1110620
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of relevant experience independently managing vessels with reputable ship owners or ship managers
- Seafaring experience, preferably with a Certificate of Competency 1 (COC 1)
- Experience sailing onboard LPG, LNG, or chemical tankers
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Track record of operational excellence
- Knowledge and experience with container ships
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Good decision-making skills
- Stakeholder management skills
What We Do
Royal Ocean Marine Enterprise Pte Ltd is a leading recruitment and headhunting agency based in Singapore. The company specializes in providing contingency, retainer, and executive search services across niche sectors, including maritime, shipping, offshore, oil and gas, petrochemical, engineering, and logistics. They are dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with career opportunities in the Asia Pacific region, offering comprehensive talent consultancy services to support their clients' specialized staffing needs.
