- Location
- Lemesos, Europe
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Teamtailor
Description
As a Marine Superintendent at BSM, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and effective vessel operations. Acting as a key link between ship and shore, you will provide operational and navigational support, manage audits and inspections, and drive continuous improvement to uphold international standards and enhance customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor updates and propose improvements in safety, security, and voyage efficiency; implement corrective actions from audits and incidents.
Provide operational and commercial guidance to Masters, including voyage orders, port limitations, berth compatibility, cargo handling, navigation risks, and security threats.
Manage relationships with owners and charterers; address operational inquiries and complaints when required.
Monitor navigational and cargo operations to ensure compliance with international regulations and company standards.
Assist with identifying discrepancies in operational standards and advise on navigational and cargo equipment performance.
Ensure vessels maintain statutory certifications and compliance with Class, Flag State, and Port State requirements.
Identify and mitigate operational and security risks.
Act as Company Security Officer and support Masters during vetting, audits, and inspections; prepare responses and implement corrective actions.
Prepare and submit reports and statistics on vessel performance in collaboration with relevant teams.
Handle cargo claims and liaise with P&I/Insurance on commercial disputes when required.
Conduct appraisals and training for sea staff during ship visits; identify training needs and arrange briefings.
Qualifications & Experience
M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or equivalent; Master Mariner or Chief Officer qualification.
Minimum of three years’ sailing experience as Master/Senior Officer, or at least 6 years as Marine Superintendent in a ship management or owning company.
Previous experience on Oil and Chemical tankers will be considered an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of quality, environmental, and safety standards and related legislation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in customer management and understanding of regional maritime market conditions.
Good people management skills.