Head of Operations - Master Marine Head

Location: Chennai(India) with oversight responsibilities for Singapore subsidiary

Reporting To: MD

Department: Marine Operations

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee GMPL’s maritime operations comprising chemical tankers and other vessels (to be

housed in a Singapore-based wholly owned subsidiary) and barges (operated from India). The role

spans technical, regulatory, crewing, and commercial functions, ensuring safe, compliant, and costefficient performance of the entire fleet. The role also involves growth strategy through input in vessel

acquisition, delivery, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Oversight of Fleet Operations

 Oversee operations and performance of vessels based under the Singapore subsidiary, in close

coordination with local ship managers and chartering stakeholders.

Supervise the operations of existing barges and those under construction in India, including

maintenance, port operations, and inland logistics interface.

2. Regulatory and Safety Compliance Across Jurisdictions

 Ensure compliance with Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), flag state, classification

society, and IMO standards for international vessel/tanker operations.

 Oversee adherence to DG Shipping, ISPS, state maritime boards, and environmental norms for

Indian barge operations.

 Lead implementation of ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, OCIMF, and manage SIRE inspection

preparedness.

3. Technical & Maintenance Oversight

Coordinate with third-party technical managers or lead internal teams for dry-docking,

planned maintenance, repairs, and hull/machinery performance optimization.

 Implement systems for machinery uptime monitoring, bunker efficiency, and spare part

control.

4. Commercial and Voyage Performance

 Provide technical and operational support to the chartering team, including voyage planning,

laytime analysis, and demurrage handling.

 Evaluate cost-efficiency metrics across voyages and asset classes.

Budgeting and Financial Controls

 Prepare and track vessel-level OPEX, dry-docking budgets, and insurance costs, in coordination

with Indian and Singaporean finance teams.

 Ensure budget adherence and cost control across both operations.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination

 Lead cross-functional and cross-border teams operating from India and Singapore.

 Build relationships with classification societies, technical consultants, MPA, DG Shipping, ports,

and crewing partners.

7. Vessel Acquisition & Expansion Strategy

 Play a lead role in evaluating new vessel acquisition opportunities, including:

• Technical due diligence and vetting of secondhand / newbuild vessels

• Participation in inspection, negotiation, and delivery process

• Liaising with shipbrokers, legal advisors, and financial partners

 Provide operational insight for shipyard selection, vessel specification finalization, and

warranty negotiation.

 Ensure seamless integration of acquired vessels into the Company’s operations and

compliance systems.

Qualifications & Experience

 Master Mariner (FG) or Chief Engineer with valid CoC preferred; alternatively, senior marine

executive with relevant operations background.

 15–20 years of experience in shipping operations, including significant exposure to chemical

tanker management and international fleet operations.

 Experience handling dual regulatory regimes (India and Singapore) will be a strong advantage.

Key Skills

 Strategic fleet management (international and domestic)

 Technical oversight and risk control

 Regulatory and compliance leadership

Financial and commercial acumen

 Strong interpersonal and cross-border coordination skills