Responsibilities
- 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 internal and external audits, inspections (e.g. SIRE, CDI, Rightship, Charterers Inspection) pre-vetting preparations, and timely follow up of findings.
- 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.
Qualifications & Experiences
- Higher education, MSc/BSc within naval architecture, marine technology/engineering, or
- Higher maritime education and experience as chief engineer, or similar positions as Vessel Manager/Superintendent.
- Senior Vessel Manager: Ideally a proven track record for a minimum of 3 years in a shore-based shipping company as technical superintendent/vessel manager will have an advantage.
- Vessel Manager: Ideally a proven track record for a minimum of 1 year in a shore-based shipping company will have an advantage.
- 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
