Marine Superintendent

Location Singapore
Discipline: Maritime
Contact name: Sunil Nahak

Contact email: sunil@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 2378

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct vessel visits and inspections to assess technical conditions.

  • Collaborate effectively with onboard crew and owners’ representatives, ensuring open and transparent communication.

  • Prepare detailed inspection reports and follow up on observations with technical managers.

  • Monitor vessel schedules, cargo operations, and overall performance.

  • Support technical managers with operational queries, technical clarifications, and incident management.

  • Oversee and coordinate timely SIRE inspection arrangements; review inspection results (SIRE, CDI, PSC, Flag State) and ensure corrective actions.

  • Review incident investigation reports and PSC deficiency closures, submitting findings to relevant parties.

  • Track and follow up on negligent cases and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

  • Collect, review, and analyse key performance indicator (KPI) reports from managers.

  • Supervise performance reporting for chartered vessels, including semi-annual reviews and claims handling.

  • Monitor vessel security with a focus on war zone entries and approve security assessments accordingly.

  • Liaise with insurance and legal teams on potential claims and coating-related issues.

  • Coordinate and assess coating inspections for chemical tankers; manage repair evaluations and follow-up actions.

  • Handle tank coating damage (e.g., blistering) in coordination with manufacturers and insurers.

  • Review and approve owners’ expenses, monthly cash calls, and ad-hoc funding requests.

  • Assist with annual and pre-delivery budget planning.

  • Coordinate crew changes in compliance with charter party terms and oil major requirements.

  • Approve crew changes and conduct briefings for senior officers (Masters and Chief Engineers).

  • Compile and present weekly and monthly reports to senior management, covering incidents, damages, vetting, and performance.

  • Submit quarterly technical reports as per Bareboat Charter Party obligations.

  • Act as a liaison between technical managers, charterers, insurers, and external stakeholders.

  • Provide support and back-up to the Head of the Asset Monitoring Team.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Minimum 24–36 months sailing experience as Master.

  • Extensive sailing experience on chemical, oil, or product tankers.

  • Prior shore-based experience in operations, with knowledge of:

  • Bills of Lading

  • Letters of Indemnity

  • Cargo properties

  • Cargo tank coatings