Ship Superintendent
Core
Overseeing day-to-day technical and operational issues for assigned vessels, managing maintenance, engineering, and safety compliance for assets valued up to $120 million.
Role type
Senior Ship Superintendent (Asset Management)
Builds
Operational readiness for cargo, regulatory compliance, and efficient vessel maintenance programs.
Domain
Maritime shipping / Offshore operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
USCG Chief Engineer license or equivalent 1st Engineer experience, predictive maintenance planning, vendor selection and contract negotiation, safety management system (SMS) implementation, budget control and cost optimization, regulatory survey coordination (ABS, LRS, DNV, USCG), performance appraisal of vessel masters and chief engineers, incident and claim handling (P&I/Hull Machinery), data analysis of vessel KPIs (fuel consumption, engine performance, schedule integrity).
Preferred skills
DNV Superintendent certification, project management experience, experience with Ship Manager application suite, experience with container RoRo vessels.
Technologies
Ship Manager, SharePoint, Star Connect, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
Supervise utilization of Ship Manager processes for maintenance and procurement; coordinate dry-docking, classification surveys, and emergency repairs; manage shipyard preparation and vendor selection; approve invoices and port packages; review monthly vessel performance reports and KPIs; conduct internal technical inspections and follow up on vetting CARs; perform performance appraisals for Masters and Chief Engineers; handle casualty and insurance claims; ensure compliance with IMO, CFR, and USCG requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant asset management authority.