OSM Thome is looking for Vessel Manager - Offshore to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey Vessel Operations: Assume overall command and responsibility for the vessel's operations, including navigation, maneuvering, and safety. Safety: Ensure the safety and security of the vessel, crew, passengers, and cargo, complying with maritime regulations and safety protocols. Navigation: Oversee the navigation of the vessel, including charting courses, handling charts, and monitoring weather and sea conditions to ensure safe passage. Crew Management: Supervise and manage the crew, delegating tasks, and ensuring that they perform their duties effectively. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies, such as adverse weather, equipment failure, medical issues, or search and rescue operations. Communication: Maintain communication with shore authorities, other vessels, and onboard personnel, using radio and other communication equipment. Maintenance: Ensure that the vessel is properly maintained, and oversee repairs and maintenance tasks as needed. Regulatory Compliance: Comply with local, national, and international maritime regulations and ensure that the vessel meets all safety and operational requirements.
Assist DPA, Marine Superintendent, and Vessel Managers with routine coordination and documentation tasks. Support the preparation of Quarterly Management Review (QMR) and Annual Management Review (AMR) reports by gathering relevant data across departments. Develop and maintain the annual vessel visit, inspection, and audit schedule; share with Vessel Managers and Marine Superintendents. Upload audit/visit reports to internal systems and ensure timely follow-up on closure of findings. Maintain and update the central tracker for findings (TM Master, Unisea). Create and update the calendar for internal audits, external audits, and inspections. File and archive audit reports and marine documentation systematically (OneDrive/Company system). Make audit/inspection entries in Unisea System and follow up on CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions). Collate, prepare, and submit HSE questionnaires and supporting documents for client requests, tenders, and bidding processes. Maintain up-to-date records of five years of HSE statistics. Track and manage quarterly data for incidents, accidents, near-misses, Port State Control (PSC), Flag State Inspections (FSI), etc. Participate in ship-to-shore drills and support the reporting process. Support preparation for DOC audits, ISO audits, internal audits, and OVMSA audits. Ensure ISM Declaration forms are maintained. Maintain records of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and share monthly updates. Prepare PowerPoint presentations for Vessel Management Reviews. Attend weekly Marine & Operations meetings and update associated reports in the system. Upload technical vessel visit reports into the system. Maintain travel plan for Vessel Managers. Ensure timely circulation of open/overdue Task/Deficiency Lists to VMs and follow up with vessels as per instructions. Maintain a yearly record of Vessel Managers visit data for finance submission. Support VM in preparing monthly or quarterly fleet reports as required. Assist the Senior Technical Assistant and participate in owner meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes.
Role Overview: You will be responsible for the overall technical and operational management of assigned fleet group vessels, ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and owner expectations. Your role will involve overseeing performance, budgeting, maintenance, safety compliance, and effective coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will play a key role in fostering team development, driving innovation, and supporting the company's strategic objectives through proactive leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure effective technical management of assigned fleet group vessels in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and within approved budgets, including oversight of repairs, dry-docking, and maintenance planning. - Supervise fleet group vessel operations and departmental functions to ensure optimal performance, while guiding and mentoring team members where necessary. - Collaborate with the COO and other department heads to align operational activities with company objectives and policies. - Maintain strong customer relations by ensuring vessel owners and, where applicable, charterers receive appropriate support and communication in line with agreements. - Conduct yearly strategic meetings with customers to ensure mutual long-term success. - Manage budgeting processes, track deviations, and take corrective actions where needed; ensure spare part and maintenance guidelines are implemented fleet-wide. - Coordinate handling of insurance claims, ensuring proper documentation and compliance. - Enforce the company's HSE policy onboard vessels, maintain emergency preparedness, and ensure awareness of media contact protocols. - Stay current with statutory and regulatory requirements through collaboration with the Quality Department, and ensure department-wide competence through training and optimal staffing. - Foster a culture of innovation, engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to continuously improve processes and support OSM Thome's leadership in the industry. - Act as a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), contributing to Management Reviews, performance indicator tracking, and KPI reporting aligned with strategic and operational goals. - Ensure effective internal communication and keep the COO and clients informed of significant developments within the area of responsibility. Qualifications Required: - Higher education, MSc/BSc within naval architecture, marine technology/engineering, or higher maritime education and experience as an engineer or navigational officer, or similar positions as Vessel Manager/Superintendent. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in the maritime industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in marine quality, safety, or compliance. - Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vetting requirements. - Proven leadership skills with experience managing multiple vessel operations and complex and multidisciplinary teams. - Strong experience in vessel budgeting, cost control, procurement, Business Administration, Shipping economics, Crewing, Human Resources and Quality Management. - Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with owners, charterers, and internal departments.,
Role Overview: As a Crewing Executive, your main responsibility will be to ensure compliance with Company policies, Thome Management System (TMS), MLC 2006, STCW 2010, and Flag State requirements. You will be managing assigned vessels/Principals by arranging and coordinating crew travel, ensuring compliance with training matrix, selection and recruitment of officers/crew, providing crew status updates, and focusing on retention of assigned officer pool. Additionally, you will be responsible for crew e-data ownership, routine communication with vessels regarding personnel matters, verifying document compliance, coordinating drug and alcohol testing, checking and coding crew-related costs, assisting with crew cost reporting, updating marine personnel performance evaluations, monitoring crew P&I and medical claim documentation, preparing rotation plans, arranging Flag State dispensation, and organizing crew training as required. You will also be involved in audit and vetting performance preparation in collaboration with in-house departments and handling other crew matters as directed by the Crew Manager or Deputy Crew Manager (Offshore). Key Responsibilities: - Ensure compliance with Company policies, TMS, MLC 2006, STCW 2010, and Flag State requirements. - Manage assigned vessels/Principals including crew travel coordination, training matrix compliance, recruitment, rotation planning, crew status updates, retention focus, e-data ownership, communication with vessels, document compliance verification, drug and alcohol testing coordination, crew cost checking and coding, crew cost reporting, performance evaluation updating, crew claim documentation monitoring, rotation plan preparation, Flag State dispensation arrangement, and crew training organization. - Assist in audit and vetting performance preparation in coordination with in-house departments. - Handle other crew matters as directed by the Crew Manager or Deputy Crew Manager (Offshore). Qualification Required: - Diploma or GCE O/A level with experience in Crewing Operation. - Proficiency in English. - Minimum 1 year experience in crewing operation for Crewing Executive (Offshore). - Minimum 3 years experience in crewing operation for Senior Crewing Executive (Offshore). - Recommended crewing experience on various types of offshore vessels, particularly those hired under charters.,