About the JobPlan and monitor the day-to-day operational activities related to assigned fleet vessels. In addition, provide technical advice to eliminate any safety hazards that may be associated with vessels operationsKey Accountabilities
Plan and manage the day to day operational activities related to assigned fleet vessels to support voyage requirements in accordance with department managers direction and control
Monitor and supervise performance of work activities such as passage planning, ship supplies, crew management, berthing arrangements, and cargo transfer schedules to ensure achievement of assigned targets
Initiate modifications to work practices in accordance with established regulations to ensure that all activities are carried without risk to personnel, environment or assets
Define work deliverables and achievement milestones in accordance with approved targets
Study and examine progress of daily works and recommends alterations to work plan to meet approved schedules
Carry out work load analysis to determine additional human capital and material resources required in line with approved work practices
Inspect and report daily work conditions and recommends modifications to eliminate safety hazards to personnel, environment, or assets
Distribute and monitor compliance to changes in work instructions in accordance with revisions or alterations to international or state regulations
Interact with counterparts, ships masters, and external agencies to resolve operational conflicts and facilitate ships passage and voyage requirements
Contribute to the development and approval of ships contingency plans and participates in emergency drills to ensure preparedness and promote safety culture
Provide professional advice and act as an expert to team members and the organization on related matters
Review and evaluate reports, log books, and statistics submitted by vessels management staff members or ships agents to ensure ships are being operated in accordance with approved procedures
Monitor the scheduling and dispatching of vessels bunkers, provisions, and supplies and maintain tracking and tracing of materials in transit to ensure delivery to ships according to planned programs
Evaluate expenditure reporting from ships masters and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to department and other senior managers to ensure cost effective ship operation in accordance with budget sanctions
Act as liaison between the ships and agents, charterers, and other external stakeholders to ensure preparation and completion of necessary requirements prior to ships arrival/departure to port and sailing to sea
Respond to ship masters inquiries on voyage schedules and other matters of concern to avoid any confusion or operational delays and to ensure clarity of voyage orders
Screen and Audit fleet vessels management standards and operating conditions, and oversee the safety of operations related to marine activities to ensure compliance to safety, regulatory, state, and class requirements
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Marine Engineering or Foreign Master Mariner Certificate (Class 1) or an equivalent experience
Relevant professional certifications / licenses internally recognized
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Around 8 years total work experience progressing to the rank of Chief Officer or Master
Experience on similar type of vessels to be supervised or equivalent
Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget Direct Reports: As per organization chart Indirect Reports: As per organization chart