Fleet Superintendent

SafetySafety is our first priority and the Fleet Superintendent has, in cooperation with the Fleet Manager, the authority and the accountability for taking necessary decisions that ensure constant safe operation and that everybody comes home safe and that we protect the environment.

CustomerOur Customers are our second priority after safety. The Fleet Superintendent is responsible for delivery of technical management service to the Customer. The Fleet Superintendents position is the link between the Customer and his/her ship and the responsible person for ensuring that the Customer fully benefits from the operational performance of his/her ship.

OwnershipOwn the operation of the vessels managing them to the highest safety standards, effectively and efficiently in the provision of management services required under the Management Agreement and VMS. Plan, control and execute all activities connected with maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, conversion or modification of assigned vessels. This to be in line with Flag, Class and Statutory Requirements.

LeadershipAuthorise selection process of Senior Officers for assigned Vessels, build and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with senior ship colleagues to influence the development of a strong safety culture. Conduct Senior Officer Performance Appraisals in accordance with VMS procedures and play an active role in their personal development

PMSResponsible for PMS, to ensure that the job descriptions and maintenance intervals assigned to all machineries is as per makers manual, and that repairs history / spares consumed are correctly recorded in ShipSure for future reference and insurance claims / audits.

ClientServe as the first contact point for the assigned vessels and liaise with respective Clients. Provide timely & accurate reports to Clients regarding the management, expenditure & condition of the Vessel as per the SMA and as agreed with the Clients.

Monitor Monitor vessel performance trends including speed, fuel and lubricating oil consumptions, and implement timely remedial actions where these are outside agreed or expected parameters. Monitor and energy consumption on board the ships, ensuring that the vessels are operated most economically at all times.

Report IssuesEnsure that any issues that affect, or may affect, the safety, environmental or operational performance of assigned vessels are reported in time.

PlanningPlan Dry Dock, Vacation, Ships inspections and other absences with your Fleet Manager to ensure a consistent service to your Customers. Prepare ‘visitation plans to gain thorough knowledge of the assigned vessels and safety culture onboard.

QualityIn conjunction with the Shipboard team and the Marine Superintendent prepare vessels for inspection/audit by PSC, Flag, Oil Major and similar bodies. Deficiencies which can have an adverse effect on the commercial operation of the ship should be promptly reported to your line manager. Ensure all third party inspections are passed and that observations match individual KPI.

ReportingTo be an advocate of ShipSure and ensure it is properly utilised within the fleet cell. Support and assist colleagues where required and provide constructive feedback to aid continuous improvement of the system.

FinanceWork with relevant members of the Fleet Cell and Vessel to co-ordinate all information required for the preparation of the vessels running cost budget. Maintain strict control of all aspects of vessel expenditure. No out of Budget spending without prior consent of the Client.

Day to DayDiscuss with Ships Command the work plan, running costs, spares and stores situation and other issues of concern and report/correction on same. 

Information :

• Company : V.Group
• Position : Fleet Superintendent
• Location : India
• Country : IN