The Manager Technical Marine oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant technical and marine operations of the company s managed fleet. This includes leading a team of Technical Superintendents, Marine Superintendents, and support personnel to ensure vessel availability, operational excellence, safety, environmental compliance, and cost optimization. The role requires a strategic mindset with deep technical and marine knowledge, excellent leadership, and regulatory expertise.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Fleet Technical Management
Oversee the day-to-day performance of the assigned fleet, ensuring optimal vessel availability, minimal downtime, and timely maintenance.
Approve and monitor dry-docking schedules, budgets, and execution.
Review vessel performance reports and initiate corrective/preventive actions where required.
Ensure that all technical operations comply with Flag State, Classification Society, and international maritime standards.
Coordinate vessel maintenance, repairs and inspections.
Oversee vessel retrofitting and technological upgrades.
Strategically plan for fleet expansion and vessel upgrades
Establish and monitor KPIs for Fleet Operations
Prepare reports for Senior Management
Analyse data to identify areas for improvement
Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives
Stay informed about Industry trends and technological advancements
Marine Operations Oversight
Ensure high navigational standards, cargo operation safety, and marine compliance across the fleet.
Guide and monitor Marine Superintendents to ensure marine visits, inspections, and audits are conducted as per plan.
Ensure compliance with Maritime Regulations and Industry Standards
Maintain oversight of port state control inspections, vetting performance, and third-party audits.
Budget and Cost Control
Develop and manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the fleet.
Control technical and marine expenditure and identify areas for cost optimization without compromising safety or performance.
Identify and implement cost saving measures
People Management
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Marine and Technical Leads and superintendents and coordinators.
Participate in recruitment, training, appraisals, and development of shore-based and sea staff.
Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the fleet and teams.
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the senior point of contact for owners, charterers, and regulatory authorities.
Ensure effective client communication and satisfaction with fleet performance.
Address and resolve fleet-related issues and disputes
Regulatory Compliance and Audits
Ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO standards, and internal policies.
Prepare for and lead audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and oil majors.
Incident Response and Risk Management
Lead root cause analysis and investigations of major incidents and near misses.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
| Budgetary Compliance Fleet OPEX: 10% variance from annual budget. Weightage:10%
| Fleet Technical Availability: 98% vessel availability. Weightage: 20%
| Dry Docking Budget Compliance: 5% deviation from approved dry-docking budget. Weightage: 15%
| Third-party Inspection Performance (e.g., vetting, PSC): 90% inspections cleared without major deficiencies. Weightage: 15%
| Marine Visit Internal Audit Completion Rate: 95% of scheduled visits/audits completed on time. Weightage: 10%
| Compliance with Company s Safety Management System (SMS): 100% implementation and audit closure rate. Weightage: 10%
Key interactions (Internal | External)
External: vessel Owners | Port State Control (PSC), Flag Administrations| Drydock Facilities, OEM Suppliers | Insurers, Agents|
Internal: GCEO| HR Admin | Technical Superintendents | Procurement / Supply Chain| Compliance | Finance
Education requirements
Master Mariner Foreign Going (Class 1 Certificate of Competency)
MBA or equivalent preferred
Language requirements: English
Background and experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management position.
Prior sailing experience as Master on ocean-going vessels.
Strong knowledge of Tanker, Dry bulk and Container vessel operations.
Strong knowledge of Maritime Regulations and Safety Standards
Exceptional Leadership and Team Management skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Proven experience in handling dry-docking, class surveys, and technical budgeting.
Strong working knowledge of ISM Code, vessel inspections, and regulatory compliance.
Familiar with planned maintenance systems (PMS) and ERP/technical fleet systems.
Seagoing experience in a command position of not less than 5 years
Advanced training on management systems and management system internal auditing
A wide knowledge of international rules regulations and of industry guidelines and practices
Training, experience and skills in incident investigation
Training, experience and skills in risk management
Good leadership, managerial and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team
A willingness to learn and adopt new systems and ideas
Excellent command of the English language.
Competencies and skills
Core Competencies (Grade G Management Level)
| Integrity Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes and supports team members in upholding ethical standards; addresses issues of non-compliance proactively
| Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships with internal and external customers; adjusts processes or actions based on customer feedback and expectations
| Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback and applies learnings to improve performance; encourages a mindset of improvement within the team
| Agility: Adapts plans quickly to address operational challenges; helps team remain flexible during changes or unexpected issues
| Collaboration Communication: Encourages input from all stakeholders; clearly communicates expectations and updates across departments and shifts
Leadership Competencies (Grade G Management Level)
| Leading by Example: Demonstrates consistency in behaviors, follows through on commitments, and fosters accountability within the team
| Team Empowerment: Provides autonomy and support to others to take initiative in improving operations; promotes ownership and skill development within the team
| Strategic Thinking: Connects day-to-day operational decisions with broader business goals; helps the team understand how their work supports the organization s strategy
| Emotional Intelligence: Adapts leadership style to team and situation needs; manages stress, models empathy, and builds a respectful work environment
| Operational Excellence: Applies structured methods to optimise workflows and deliver service efficiency; ensures high standards in port and vessel performance
Functional Competencies (Grade G Management Level)
| Fleet Technical Management: Deep understanding of vessel machinery, systems, and operational reliability
| Maintenance Repair Oversight: Ability to plan, manage, and monitor maintenance plans and shipyard projects.
| Safety, Compliance Incident Management: Expertise in maritime HSEQ standards and incident handling.
| Vetting, Audits, and Regulatory Liaison: Oversees preparations for port state inspections, audits, and vetting.
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