Job Description
1. Familiar with the classification rules for the assigned vessels.
2. Priority to maintain the assigned vessels operationally ready at all times.
3. Maintain the assigned ships in compliances to rules, regulations and requirements of the,
- flag state and other national states
- classification
- oil terminals
- QMBS (Singapore SS524 and SS600) standards and other International quality standards as accredited
4. Promptly resolve defects and deficiencies to prevent down time. Complete Form: PMS-DEF
5. Manage effectively any vessel downtime to expedite to operational status.
6. Monitor and take prompt appropriate actions as applicable to improve the assigned vessels performance for efficient operation management
- Fuel management
- Maintenance management (Frequency of defects and deficiencies)
- Budget control
7. Organize a planned schedule for the assigned vessels and carry out at least two ship visits per week or more at sufficiently frequent intervals (at intervals that will achieve the intended purpose) to manage effectively the following, and machinery space housekeeping
- There is proper handover and familiarization of joining engineer
- Assess engineer and deck officer’s harmony
- Engine department documentation organization and training needs for engineer requirement
- Verify all defects have been recorded and reported as required
- Engine room safety culture and housekeeping management
- Endeavor to participate in one shipboard meeting per assign ships with the port captain
- Carry out water ballast tank and void spaces inspections at intervals not exceeding 12 months
- Carry out ship inspection at intervals not exceeding 6 months and complete the report within 14 working days.
8. Evaluate the chief engineer at intervals not exceeding 6 months or if circumstances required, at sufficiently frequent (at intervals to achieve the purpose) intervals.
9. Participate at intervals not exceeding 12 months in shipboard meetings with the port captain or if circumstances required, at sufficiently frequent (at intervals to achieve the purpose) intervals.
10. Follow up and close out within the due dates, the audited non-conformances and observations as documented in the reports.
11. Plan in ample time and attend to the assigned ships periodical and occasional docking. Refer chapter 4, Appendices 3 - Docking Guidelines.
12. Attend to and follow up to close up any requirements on ship matters relating to third party claims.
13. Assist in incident investigation and work closely with the port captain to complete the investigation report.
14. Provide feedback during the Company schedule meetings on the above performed tasks.
15. Joint attendance of SMC and MLC audits and SIRE inspections with the port captain should be carried out.
16. Assist as is required to support the functions of the other departments.
17. Work in a responsible and harmonious attitude.
18. Refer chapter 4 for PMS responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
- Nitec or diploma
- Recognized degree in Maritime Studies or relevant qualification
- Minimum 2 years of experience in similar position
- Demonstrated capability in difficult negotiation
- Proficient in MS Office
