About the position
The Marine Superintendent plays a crucial role in managing the shore marine support for assigned vessels, ensuring their safe and efficient operation. This position requires close collaboration with the Superintendent Engineer to address daily operational aspects effectively. The Marine Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the Company's Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies and procedures are not only understood but also implemented onboard all company vessels. A significant part of this role involves leading and managing vessel crews to achieve optimal operational efficiency while prioritizing safety and environmental protection. The Marine Superintendent must clearly communicate to all shipboard personnel that the safety of individuals and the protection of the environment are the company's primary concerns. This includes emphasizing that the prevention of injuries and illnesses onboard vessels should be fundamental to all operational decisions. The role also involves directing the resolution of various operational problems and issues, including crew port safety, cargo handling, bridge management, vessel trim/stability and stress analysis, under keel clearance, letters of indemnity, speed and performance, and tracking of insurance claims. Additionally, the Marine Superintendent must remain informed about and ensure that vessels comply with all regulatory initiatives, including those from flag states, port states, and customer and terminal policies, as well as international, federal, and state regulations. A working knowledge of Maintenance and Health, Safety, Security, Quality, and Environmental (HSSQE) modules in NSE is essential, as the Marine Superintendent will monitor and ensure that requisitions, service requests, and all elements of the HSQE module are properly created and completed. This role also involves proposing corrective actions and verifying the closure of incidents and nonconformities onboard vessels. The Marine Superintendent will manage and assign duties to the Assistant Marine Superintendent (where applicable) and serve as a key member of the Home Office Emergency Response Team. This position acts as the focal point for ports, terminals, vetting agencies, and the USCG, assisting and participating in incident investigations and being a member of the MOC Board. The Marine Superintendent will take an active role in the recruitment and selection of Masters and Chief Mates, recommending promotions and overseeing their training orientation. Monitoring voyage performance, including speed and consumptions, and ensuring that ships meet TC requirements are also critical responsibilities. Furthermore, the Marine Superintendent will serve as the point of contact for general commercial issues, including customer support, and will represent the company in industry bodies. The role includes monitoring deck maintenance with a particular focus on safety, cargo handling, mooring navigation, and coating maintenance. The Marine Superintendent is responsible for responding to customers regarding vetting closures and advising the Technical Superintendent of required repairs, providing detailed information on shipyard repairs and modifications needed for assigned vessels. Ensuring that assigned vessels meet stakeholder requirements, including federal and applicable state/port authorities, customer ship terminal policies, and company policies, is also a key responsibility. The Marine Superintendent will code invoices and receipts when necessary and may be required to travel in support of ship operations, convening safety meetings during vessel visits to address issues important to management. Promoting a professional relationship with the officers and crew is essential, and the Marine Superintendent may perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as directed by the Fleet Manager. Seabulk and its subsidiaries reserve the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed, and this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Responsibilities
- Manage shore marine support for assigned vessels ensuring safe and efficient operation.
- Work closely with the Superintendent Engineer on daily operational aspects.
- Ensure understanding and implementation of Company Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies onboard all vessels.
- Lead and manage vessel crews to achieve safe and efficient vessel operation.
- Communicate to shipboard personnel that safety and environmental protection are the company's primary concerns.
- Direct resolution of operating problems and issues concerning crew port safety, cargo handling, bridge management, vessel trim/stability, under keel clearance, and speed and performance.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory initiatives including Flag State, Port State, and customer policies.
- Maintain working knowledge of HSSQE modules in NSE and ensure proper creation and completion of requisitions and service requests.
- Propose corrective actions and verify closure of incidents and nonconformities onboard vessels.
- Manage and assign duties to the Assistant Marine Superintendent where applicable.
- Act as a key member of the Home Office Emergency Response Team.
- Serve as the focal point for ports, terminals, vetting agencies, and USCG.
- Assist and participate in incident investigations and be a member of the MOC Board.
- Take an active role in recruitment and selection of Masters and Chief Mates, recommending promotions.
- Monitor voyage performance including speed and consumptions, ensuring compliance with TC requirements.
- Serve as the point of contact for general commercial issues including customer support.
- Monitor deck maintenance with attention to safety, cargo handling, mooring navigation, and coating maintenance.
- Respond to customers on vetting closures and advise Technical Superintendent of required repairs.
- Ensure assigned vessels meet stakeholder requirements including federal and state authorities and company policies.
- Code invoices and receipts when necessary.
- Travel in support of ship operations and convene safety meetings during vessel visits.
- Promote a professional relationship with officers and crew.
Requirements
- Proven experience in marine operations and management.
- Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental regulations in the maritime industry.
- Experience in managing vessel crews and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Ability to communicate effectively with shipboard personnel and management.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance including Flag State and Port State requirements.
- Experience with incident investigations and emergency response procedures.
- Familiarity with HSSQE modules and incident management processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve operational issues.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in recruitment and training of maritime personnel.
- Familiarity with commercial issues in the maritime industry.
- Knowledge of vessel performance monitoring and optimization.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- 401k retirement savings plan.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Professional development opportunities.
