Oversees and monitors the overall safety, security, nautical and commercial operation (including commercial effectiveness and voyage efficiency) of the assigned ships. Ensure environmental compliance policies are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Monitoring updates and proposing improvements in safety, security and commercial effectiveness and voyage efficiency of vessels assigned.

·       Provide commercial and operational support to assigned vessel for the effective fulfillment of voyage and cargo requirements.

·       Monitor navigational operation, voyage performance, commercial operation and cargo operation of the assigned vessel to ensure compliance with statutory industry standards, national and international rules and regulations, safety regulations and operational standards of the Company.

·       Assist with identifying potential discrepancies from operational standards and proposes solutions for effective operation of the navigational and cargo equipment of the assigned vessels.

·       Monitors that all assigned vessels possess the required statutory certification for safe operation in accordance with Class, Port State Control and Flag State requirements, maritime legislation, safety regulations and operational standards of the Company.

·       Identifies elevated risk conditions and circumstances in a timely manner and provides support and guidance to the Fleet team and Masters to adequately mitigate such risks. This includes ship security risks.

·       Take the role of Company Security Officer.

·       Supports Master with pre-vetting preparation and during vetting and third-party audits and inspections including SIRE, CDI, FSI, PSC.

·       Prepare responses to internal and third-party audits and inspections including SIRE, CDI, FSI, PSC and implement corrective actions.

·       Review of SMS safety related documentation.

·       In liaison with LPSQ and FPD, assist and support sea staff with alignment of marine requirements.

·       Assist with the Company initiatives regarding the human element.

·       Provide guidance on standards and policies contributing towards safety.

·       Provide guidance on standards and policies contributing towards environmental protection

·       Provide guidance to Fleet team in purchasing activities of the navigation, communication, safety, mooring equipment and other equipment.

·       Develops all necessary reports and documentation and results and upon approval, submits them to ship owners, BSM clients and management, thus contributing to the better collaboration, enhancement of clients’ commitment and promotion of Company’s profile. 

·       Communicates with clients on operational issues as required.

·       Provides on-request feedback on performance appraisals developed onboard. Prepares appraisals of sea staff during sailing visits.

·       Identifies training needs and provides on board training to ship staff during ship visits.

·       Provides interviews and briefings as required for senior ship staff.

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Requirements

Education Qualifications:

• M.Sc or B.Sc in Maritime Studies/ Naval Engineering or Naval Architecture or
• Master/ Senior officer’s Certificate of Competency

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years sailing experience as Master/ Senior Officer onboard Chemical/Product/Oil Tankers tanker vessels AND
• At least 2 years of experience as a Marine Superintendent responsible for Chemical/Product/Oil Tankers.

Job Specific Skills:

Knowledge of Quality Standards, environmental and safety standards

Knowledge of Legislation concerning Quality and Safety

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in customer management

Knowledge of the local / regional maritime market conditions

Good people management skills

Fluency in English

PC literacy

Benefits

Why you should join us!

• Career development opportunities
• Technical and soft skills training
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Annual performance bonus
• Entertainment benefits
• In-house physical exercise programs
• Sustainability and wellness activities
• Diverse workforce
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work opportunities
• Technology-driven company
• Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family!