Manager - Technical & Marine

Company Brief

House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals. We're excited to partner with one of our fastest-growing clients to help them find top talent!

Currently House of Shipping is looking to identify a high caliber Manager - Technical & Marine.

This position is an on-site position for Chennai .

Background and experience :

Minimum 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management position.

Strong knowledge of Tanker, Dry bulk and Container vessel operations.

Strong knowledge of Maritime Regulations and Safety Standards

Exceptional Leadership and Team Management skills

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Proven experience in handling dry-docking, class surveys, and technical budgeting.

Strong working knowledge of ISM Code, vessel inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Familiar with planned maintenance systems (PMS) and ERP / technical fleet systems.

Seagoing experience in a command position of not less than 5 years

Advanced training on management systems and management system internal auditing

A wide knowledge of international rules & regulations and of industry guidelines and practices

Training, experience and skills in incident investigation

Training, experience and skills in risk management

Good leadership, managerial and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team

A willingness to learn and adopt new systems and ideas

Excellent command of the English language.

Job purpose :

The Manager – Technical & Marine oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant technical and marine operations of the company’s managed fleet. This includes leading a team of Technical Superintendents, Marine Superintendents, and support personnel to ensure vessel availability, operational excellence, safety, environmental compliance, and cost optimization. The role requires a strategic mindset with deep technical and marine knowledge, excellent leadership, and regulatory expertise.

Main tasks and responsibilities :

Fleet Technical Management

Oversee the day-to-day performance of the assigned fleet, ensuring optimal vessel availability, minimal downtime, and timely maintenance.

Approve and monitor dry-docking schedules, budgets, and execution.

Review vessel performance reports and initiate corrective / preventive actions where required.

Ensure that all technical operations comply with Flag State, Classification Society, and international maritime standards.

Coordinate vessel maintenance, repairs and inspections.

Oversee vessel retrofitting and technological upgrades.

Strategically plan for fleet expansion and vessel upgrades

Establish and monitor KPIs for Fleet Operations

Prepare reports for Senior Management

Analyse data to identify areas for improvement

Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives

Stay informed about Industry trends and technological advancements

Marine Operations Oversight

Ensure high navigational standards, cargo operation safety, and marine compliance across the fleet.

Guide and monitor Marine Superintendents to ensure marine visits, inspections, and audits are conducted as per plan.

Ensure compliance with Maritime Regulations and Industry Standards

Maintain oversight of port state control inspections, vetting performance, and third-party audits.

Budget and Cost Control

Develop and manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the fleet.

Control technical and marine expenditure and identify areas for cost optimization without compromising safety or performance.

Identify and implement cost saving measures

People Management

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Marine and Technical Leads and superintendents and coordinators.

Participate in recruitment, training, appraisals, and development of shore-based and sea staff.

Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the fleet and teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the senior point of contact for owners, charterers, and regulatory authorities.

Ensure effective client communication and satisfaction with fleet performance.

Address and resolve fleet-related issues and disputes

Regulatory Compliance and Audits

Ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO standards, and internal policies.

Prepare for and lead audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and oil majors.

Incident Response and Risk Management

Lead root cause analysis and investigations of major incidents and near misses.

Education requirements :

Master Mariner Foreign Going (Class 1 Certificate of Competency)

MBA or equivalent preferred