Marine Superintendent
Job Purpose To oversee daily fleet operations, safe bunkering processes, and crew compliance for a fleet of bunker tankers and barges, minimizing operational downtime and preventing marine incidents or environmental spills. Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Bunkering & Fleet Operations
Monitor daily ship-to-ship (STS) and shore-to-ship bunker delivery operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
Ensure compliance with ISO 8217 (fuel standards), Mass Flow Meter (MFM) procedures, and MARPOL Annex VI regulations.
Coordinate with port authorities, terminal operators, charterers, and bunker traders to streamline vessel scheduling.
- Marine Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSEQ)
Implement and enforce the Safety Management System (SMS), ISPS Code, and ISM Code across the bunker fleet.
Oversee environmental risk management, spill preparedness, and emergency response plans (SOPEP).
Conduct regular onboard safety inspections, internal audits, and navigation/cargo audits.
- Vetting, Audits & Inspections
Prepare and present bunker vessels for SIRE (Ship Inspection Report Programme), Port State Control (PSC), Flag State, and oil major vetting inspections.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement CAPA for all operational non-conformities, near-misses, and marine incidents.
- Crew Management & Technical Support
Supervise, train, and assess masters, deck officers, and bunkering crews on safe fuel handling and transfer protocols.
Assist technical teams in planning routine maintenance, dry-docking, and class survey inspections to maintain vessel readiness.
Qualifications & Requirements License & Certification: Master Mariner (Class 1 / Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC) preferred, or Chief Mate with extensive tanker experience.
Experience: 3–5+ years of sailing experience on oil/chemical tankers or bunker barges, plus 1–3 years in a shore-based marine superintendent role. Knowledge & Skills:
In-depth understanding of bunker measurement standards (e.g., SS 600 / SS 648 where applicable), MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, and ISPS standards. Direct experience dealing with SIRE vetting processes and oil major requirements. Strong crisis management, incident investigation, and communication skills. Chan Chee Meng EA 07C3069/R1110620