Roles & Responsibilities
An active member of onshore team to provide operational support to assigned ships, ensuring safe and efficient operations, always in compliance with relevant regulations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Tanker Operations
- Daily monitoring of the assigned ships for all operations related to cargo.
- To provide support to the vessel to ensure safety of the cargo, navigation and other marine operational matters.
- Liaise with Charterers and Owners on cargo related commercial matters.
- Supports assigned vessels with heavy weather avoidance and to keep updated with developing tropical storms in the vicinity.
- To take a lead in SIRE / CDI preparations for assigned vessels, remote monitoring of key documents electronically.
- Attend vessels from time to time for purpose of carrying out 'Cargo Audit', and / or supervising cargo operations, tank cleaning or any other matters, as deemed necessary.
- To liase with Technical department and ensure that the cargo and navigation related equipment are maintained in top operational condition.
- Handle communication and claim matters with P&I Club regarding cargo matters.
- To deal with contingencies, as per specific duties mentioned in 'Contingency Planning Manual'.
- Assist in investigations of all cargo related, navigation and mooring matters.
Regulatory / Legislative Statutory Compliance
100% compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Flag State and Port State rules and regulationsQuality & Continuous Improvement
Drive implementation of approved 'Continuous Improvement' projects in collaboration with the Quality team.Establish clear expected levels of performance from crew and work with manager on updating the SOP's.Demonstrates a complete understanding of the Safety & QMS policies & procedures and ensures that the on-shore and off-shore employees operate at the same level of understanding and awarenessHealth, Safety and Envionrment Compliance
Responsible for creating and sustaining a positive safety culture on-board all vessels under chargeEnsures a safe & compliant working environment is provided to all off-shore employees by demonstrating a complete and accurate understanding of the health & safety policies and practices of the organisationOwns and responsible for delivery of safety messages / training to off-shore employees during site or vessel visitsPeople and Leadership Management
Articulates clear and specific goals for employees on board vessels under charge.Lead, coach, engage, motivate, mentor employees to develop their strengths and build their capabilities as per their defined roles and personal goalsResponsible for continuous performance discussions with direct reports to drive learning and self-improvementManage and maintain the talent pool by engaging top performers and taking definitive action on bottom performersRelationships
Internal :
Management teamBusiness Support — Purchasing, Quality, Human Resources & ITOff-shore employees on vessels under chargeCross-functional Peer GroupExternal :
Vessel Owner or a designated authorityCharterersRegulatory / Government authoritiesJob experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marine engineering / internationally recognised shipping degreeHold MEO Class 1 Certificate of competency or Certificate of Competency II / 2 (for Master / Chief Officer) under STCW CodeA minimum of 3 years' relevant experience as Master / Chief Officer on Tanker / Gas in the relevant type of vessel being recruited for e.g. Oil, Chemical or Gas, etc. Of this a minimum sailing experience of 1 year as Master.Competencies
Effective decision makingAnalysis and problem solvingInteracting with othersListening and communicatingCollaboration, inclusion and teamworkDriving high qualityCustomer focusPlanning & organisingInitiativeAccountabilityResilience and wellbeingTell employers what skills you have
Budgets
Leadership
Financial Management
Cost Management
Purchasing
Accountability
Tanker Operations
Customer Focus
People Management Experience
Sailing