Vessel Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Vessel Manager is responsible for the day-to-day technical, operational, and budgetary performance of assigned vessels, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective management in line with the Total Quality Management System (TQM), ISM Code, ISO standards, Flag State and Class requirements, and owner expectations. The role acts as the primary point of contact between the office and shipboard teams, managing technical issues, dry dockings, repairs, audits, and budget performance. The Vessel Manager works closely with the Fleet Manager, supporting overall fleet performance and participating in emergency response, continuous improvement, and stakeholder communication

DUTIES

• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned vessels to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective performance in line with OSM Thome procedures, international regulations (ISM, ISPS, MLC), ISO, and customer expectations.

• Act as the primary point of contact for vessel operations, ensuring alignment between the vessel’s senior management team and shore-based support functions.

• Monitor and follow up on class, flag, port state, and third-party inspections; ensure timely rectification of deficiencies, certification compliance, and readiness for audits.

• Supervise crew selection, performance evaluation, and wellbeing of senior officers; support crewing decisions and maintain high standards of onboard leadership.

• Develop and control the vessel’s annual operating budget, manage cost performance, and support procurement, invoice approvals, and insurance claims.

• Coordinate and execute dry dockings, repairs, and vessel modifications, ensuring technical specifications, schedules, and costs meet agreed requirements.

• Support emergency response as a designated member of the crisis management team; participate in drills and coordinate incident follow-up, including risk assessment and experience transfer.

• Ensure vessel compliance with safety, environmental, and operational KPIs; monitor risk assessments and support improvement initiatives in cooperation with technical, HSEQ, and marine departments.

• Conduct regular vessel visits, track planned maintenance status, follow up on deficiencies, and prepare periodical operational reports for stakeholders.

• Liaise professionally with owners, charterers, and other external parties to ensure satisfaction with vessel performance and transparency on operational issues.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Fleet Manager to support overall fleet performance and business objectives.

AUTHORITY

• Make decisions and act on behalf of the company within the scope of duties defined under this role.

• Sign letters, reports, and official correspondence necessary to fulfill obligations under the ISM Code, SMS, and relevant ISO standards.

• Represent the company in matters related to safety, compliance, audits, and regulatory communication.

• Not authorized to sign financial commitments or enter into contracts on behalf of OSM Thome or vessel owners.

• Exercise authority in accordance with the Company Authority Matrix.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Higher education, MSc/BSc within naval architecture, marine technology/engineering, or

• Higher maritime education and experience as chief engineer or navigational officer, or similar positions as Vessel Manager/Superintendent.

• Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vetting requirements.

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing vessel operations and multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience in vessel budgeting, cost control, and procurement processes.

• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with owners, charterers, and internal departments.

• Prior experience sailing on applicable vessel type will be essential for assigned fleet

• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties. These may change, or new ones may be assigned, with notice, at any time.