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Company Brief House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping&aposs commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals. We&aposre excited to partner with one of our fastest-growing clients to help them find top talent! Currently House of Shipping is looking to identify a high caliber Marine & QSHE Superintendent. This position is an on-site position for Chennai . Background and experience: 3 years as Master in command Strong understanding of SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM Code, ISO Standards, and maritime risk management. Experience handling third-party inspections and internal audits. Proven ability to lead investigations and manage corrective action plans. Strong communication and training delivery skills. Familiar with ISM/ISPS codes, and other IMO regulations. Exposure to vetting inspections, PSC, terminal operations, and cargo handling procedures. Familiar with planned maintenance systems (PMS) and ERP/technical fleet systems. Experience in conducting navigational audits, officer briefings, and contributing to incident investigations. Operational knowledge of container and bulk carriers Experience in internal audits, incident investigation, risk management, and marine inspections Team-oriented with good communication skills Good command of the English language. Job purpose: The Marine & QSHE Superintendent includes supporting shipboard leadership, overseeing navigational and cargo practices, preparing for third-party inspections, and ensuring implementation of the Companys Safety Management System onboard. The role also focuses on crew competence, safety culture, and performance improvement through regular vessel visits and audits. This role also ensures compliance with the ISM Code, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001), and other maritime safety, environmental, and occupational health regulations. The role ensures operational continuity as the DPA and supports investigations, audits, and awareness-building initiatives across the fleet. Main tasks and responsibilities: Operational Support & Implementation Assist Masters in implementing the Companys Safety Management System (SMS) onboard vessels. Support the Senior Marine Superintendent in all marine-related matters. Conduct regular marine visits and audits to monitor vessel compliance and operational standards. Monitor and ensure navigational and cargo handling procedures are aligned with international regulations and company policies. Audit & Inspection Preparedness Ensure vessels are fully prepared for third-party inspections such as port state control, Rightship, and class surveys. Attend and support vessels during critical inspections and onboard assessments when required. Follow up on inspection and audit observations, ensuring timely closure and reporting. Crew Management & Training Conduct officer briefings and debriefings, interviews, and onboard coaching for Masters and senior officers. Identify training needs based on audit findings and conduct training during shipboard visits. Promote awareness of charter party requirements among ship staff, especially Masters and Chief Officers. Reporting & Documentation Review ship performance reports, navigational audits, and Letters of Protest (LOP) from terminals. Ensure navigational charts and publications are up-to-date and properly maintained onboard. Monitor and review terminal satisfaction reports and address recurring issues proactively. QSHE Responsibilities Support & Backup Responsibilities Act as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA). Provide operational support in maintaining compliance with ISM Code, MLC, and ISO standards. Represent the QSHE department in meetings and audits as needed. Management System Implementation Ensure company Management System is consistently implemented across shore and fleet operations. Assist in reviewing and updating manuals, procedures, and circulars to reflect regulatory or operational changes. Incident Investigation & Reporting Support investigations of accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, using root cause analysis tools. Track the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and report closure status to the QSHE Manager. Training, Awareness & Safety Culture Assist in delivering QSHE training sessions, safety campaigns, and toolbox talks. Promote a strong safety, security, environmental, and energy efficiency culture among vessel and shore teams. Audit & Inspection Coordination Support internal audit planning and execution for vessels and shore offices. Liaise with departments to ensure timely closure of audit observations and documentation updates. Documentation and Compliance Maintain records of incidents, audit reports, and compliance logs. Assist in vessel certification, vetting preparation, and PSC readiness support. Customer and Regulatory Awareness Promote understanding of client requirements and expectations throughout the organization. Monitor regulatory updates and communicate implications to internal stakeholders. Education requirements: Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner) required, Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer qualification; Lead auditor Certification preferred Show more Show less

The job responsibilities include approving vessels for dimensional suitability for safe terminal operations, monitoring the safe ship-shore interface of all vessels at jetty berths, overseeing traffic in the port area for the safe transit of vessels, conducting vessel inspections at jetty berths to identify deficiencies for reporting, supervising Vessel traffic controller and jetty officers for efficient discharge of their duties, and resolving problems arising from operations involving ship or terminal. The ideal candidate should possess a valid Master FG certificate issued by the Director General of Shipping, India. In addition, the candidate should have a minimum of one year experience as a master on tanker (Oil or Chemical or Gas), with experience working at a liquid terminal being preferable. The required skills and competencies for this position include having a sound knowledge of tanker cargo operations, basic computer skills, familiarity with MARPOL, SOLAS, DGS, and MS act, as well as a basic understanding of terminal operations.,

The Senior Naval Architect will lead and execute complex engineering projects related to the design, modification, conversion, and structural assessment of ships and offshore structures. You will be responsible for overseeing technical deliverables, providing expert guidance to the design team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and interfacing with clients, shipyards, and classification societies. Your key responsibilities will include leading the development of design concepts, structural analysis, stability assessments, and hydrodynamic calculations for marine vessels and offshore units. You will prepare technical specifications, design reports, structural drawings, and calculations in line with classification society and statutory requirements. Additionally, you will review, approve, and provide technical oversight for design deliverables produced by junior engineers and external contractors. You will also conduct feasibility studies, concept development, and detailed design for new build projects, retrofits, and conversions such as BWTS retrofits and decarbonisation upgrades. In this role, you will liaise with clients, classification societies, shipyards, and regulatory bodies to ensure project compliance and successful approvals. You will attend client meetings, technical discussions, and site inspections as required. Furthermore, you will mentor and support junior naval architects and draftsmen, ensuring high technical standards and knowledge sharing. It is essential to stay updated with relevant regulations, industry trends, and advancements in ship design and offshore engineering. You will also support project management teams with technical inputs, schedules, and resource planning. To qualify for this position, you should have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or equivalent, along with a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in ship design, structural analysis, or offshore engineering. A proven track record in leading design projects across various vessel types and a strong understanding of IMO regulations, Classification Society rules, SOLAS, MARPOL, and other statutory requirements are required. Proficiency in naval architecture software and experience with 3D scanning, retrofit engineering, and conversion projects will be advantageous. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management skills, and strong communication abilities are also essential to effectively present technical concepts to clients and stakeholders.,