Senior Marine Superintendent

About the role

The Senior Marine Superintendent will oversee the safe and efficient operation of assigned vessels, ensuring compliance with statutory certification, safety regulations and commercial obligations. Working closely with Masters, Technical Superintendents and the HOD, the role supports voyage planning, cargo handling and risk mitigation across the fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update the PAL system for all marine‑related modules and ensure timely follow‑up of non‑conformities identified during inspections and audits.
• Monitor statutory certification, class, Port State Control and Flag State requirements for each vessel.
• Provide marine support to Masters for voyage execution, cargo loading, carriage and discharge activities.
• Identify operational discrepancies, propose corrective actions and support technical solutions for navigational and cargo equipment.
• Conduct vessel inspections in line with the company SMS and international regulations, and prepare for internal SIRE, CDI and PSC audits.
• Assist in pre‑vetting, risk assessments and the alignment of marine requirements with human‑factor standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 60 months (5 years) of experience in marine operations or ship superintendency.
• Strong knowledge of commercial agreements, charter parties and associated vessel obligations.
• Ability to assess and mitigate elevated risk conditions, including ship security risks.

Required skills

• Operational standards
• PAL system
• Safety regulations
• Vessel inspections
• Statutory certification
• Cargo equipment