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