1. Reports to
CEO of the Hawks, Mr. Hassan
2. Inter-Relations
Technical Superintendent
Sachin – “DPA”
Crewing personal
Purchaser
Master and Chief Engineer
3. Substitute
Technical Superintendent, when on leave or travelling.
4. Functions and Responsibilities
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining safe, cost-efficient and environmental operational standards in compliance with Hawks HSSEQ System of the Fleet
• Manage the assigned Fleet Group in accordance with the Hawks HSSEQ and current office procedures.
• Day to day management and leadership of a team of dedicated and Technical superintendents
• Monitor the vessels performance trend and take necessary remedial actions to optimize operations.
• Advise Master and Chief Engineer directly on important issues
• Plan, manage, execute and monitor repairs, dry dockings and conversions within agreed budgets
• Ensure the quality of work in the group complies with customer expectation and complies with recognized ship management standards.
• Ensure instructions given to staff in the Fleet are being followed up and adequately reported for future reference
• Ensure that staff are filing all correspondence according company policy
• Review and approve quarterly management reports as agreed with CEO, as well as Tech Superintendent visit reports and ensure these are sent out within the agreed time
• Co-ordinate preparation of Annual Operating Budgets for each vessel and present this to CEO for approval within the time limits.
• Review and approve all financial reporting to CEO on a monthly basis or as deemed necessary/ agreed with CEO.
• Ensure that the Senior Officers onboard the ships are kept updated on a budget deviation and initiate corrective action in co-operation with the ship as required.
• Preparing and following up quotations and project proposals.
• Report matters, which may become Insurance cases to the Insurance Broker immediately and agree on further reporting. Assist Insurance Broker in the preparation of the required claim documentation.
• Oversee that purchase of spare parts and consumables within the Fleet are been carried out in compliance with Company policy and assess major purchasing orders, which require CEO’s authority
• Be part of the Emergency Response Team, ref. Hawks Contingency Plan
• Provide input to the Manning personal on recruitment of Senior Officers for the assigned vessels as well as rotation planning.
• Interaction with various departments in a constructive manner, crewing, accounting, etc.
• Actively participate in training and education of Tech superintendents, & other staff as required, joining Hawks/Mafhaa tankers.
5. Training Required
Risk Assessment Course
Leadership training depending on background and experience.
Any inhouse software training
6. Authority
The Fleet Manager shall have the authority, within the approved budgets and the level of authority assigned to the position, to take all required decisions to ensure the ships are operated cost-efficient and in compliance with the current procedures and the HSSEQ System.
7. Interface
• Fleet Manager should endeavour to establish good and correct contacts with all staff, vendors, agents, and suppliers, and contribute positively to enhance human relations internally in the Fleet and within the Company.
• The Fleet Manager should maintain close contact with the CEO or his representative.
