Vessel Marine Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Understand the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy, and the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS)

Report any environmental noncompliance and / or concern to their manager or members of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) either directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines

Provide support and advice to the assigned vessels on all marine related aspects such as, but not limited to :

Navigational best practices

Weather and voyage routing advice

Cargo management, cargo planning and conflict resolution

Input into and guidance to the vessel’s Masters on Dangerous Goods Risk Assessments

Pertinent information relating to new trade route for assigned vessels

Conduct vessel internal audits to ascertain the level of implementation and compliance with company Management System

Conduct safety and environmental inspections of the vessels in the fleet to gauge the vessel condition and level of compliance with Environmental Management System

Provide on-board training to close any knowledge gaps and mentor senior shipboard management where required

Communicate the company expectations, objectives and targets when onboard company vessels

Mentor and train of new Marine Managers and Roving Marine Superintendents during shipboard visits and in the local office

Take the lead in complex projects requiring additional knowledge and experience in the field of work

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, tracking, statistics, and reporting of assigned vessels, as per Management System and other related systems, including :

Incident & Near Miss reporting from assigned vessels

Follow up and closure of incidents, audit and inspection deficiencies and CARs

Assist in compiling statistical data and performance / KPIs for assigned vessels

Follow up on external audits, PSC inspections, flag state inspections and customer inspections where applicable

Conducting regular SMS review for assigned vessels

Review existing and draft new procedures, policies and reference material in the Management System related to marine and occupational safety aspects of operation

Conduct onboard incident investigation and follow-up corrective and preventive actions are implemented onboard assigned vessels

Conduct orientation and preparation of senior officers visiting the office

Support training efforts. Provides input on marine related competencies and training courses. Conducts interviews and assessments of prospective senior deck officers (promotion or new joiners)

Act as Deputy Company Security Officer

Participate in the company’s emergency response team and supporting the vessel and Emergency Management Team for all marine related aspects

Represent the company in industry related forums and attends meetings with customers and governmental agencies

Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role in a ship owner or ship management company

Qualifications in auditing and occupational health & safety related disciplines

Full understanding of quality management principles and their application and working knowledge of relevant shipping industry regulations, procedures, and instructions

Demonstrates leadership and professionalism

Proficiency with basic computer applications and Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good writing style

Class 1 Certificate – Master Mariner

Experience in shipping or containership industry

Understanding and experience with ISO management systems

Certification to conduct internal audits

Regular international travel is required and may be on short notice

Must have mobility to conduct vessel inspections

Availability via a mobile device outside of office hours