Roles & Responsibilities
The Technical Superintendent will oversee the safe, reliable and cost-efficient technical operation of assigned bulk carriers and/or container vessels. The role is responsible for vessel maintenance, regulatory and class compliance, budget control and technical performance, while working closely with shipboard and shore-based teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the technical management of assigned vessels to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations.
- Ensure vessels comply with the Company's Safety and Quality Management System (SQMS), internal procedures and operational standards.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable statutory, flag-state, classification society and international maritime requirements.
- Monitor vessel performance, machinery condition, planned maintenance schedules and overall technical reliability.
- Work closely with Masters and Chief Engineers to resolve technical issues and provide timely shore-based support.
- Plan and supervise routine maintenance, emergency repairs, statutory surveys, class inspections and dry-docking projects.
- Ensure all vessel statutory and class certificates remain valid and updated.
- Prepare, manage and monitor vessel operating budgets while maintaining effective cost control.
- Coordinate the timely procurement and delivery of spare parts, equipment and technical services.
- Liaise with the crewing department to ensure vessels are adequately manned according to regulatory and operational requirements.
- Prepare and submit technical, operational and financial reports to vessel owners in accordance with reporting requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture, environmental responsibility and energy-efficient vessel operations.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to Masters, Chief Engineers and other shipboard personnel.
- Coordinate with classification societies, flag administrations, shipyards, contractors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Conduct regular vessel visits, inspections and audits to assess technical condition, verify compliance and follow up on outstanding matters.
- Review existing technical procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen fleet performance, safety and cost efficiency.
Requirements
Applicants should fulfil at least one of the following qualification and experience criteria:
- A recognized degree in Marine Engineering or another relevant maritime discipline, together with at least three years of applicable sea-going or shore-based experience within the shipping industry or
- A valid Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC), with a minimum of two years sailing experience in the capacity of Chief Engineer or
- At least two years of shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent with a shipowner or ship-management company.
Additional requirements:
- Proven experience in the technical management of bulk carriers and/or container vessels.
- Strong working knowledge of vessel machinery, technical operations, planned maintenance systems (PMS), repairs, dry-docking and statutory requirements.
- Good understanding of international maritime regulations, flag-state requirements, classification society rules and recognized industry standards.
- Experience in technical purchasing, budget planning, cost tracking and expenditure control.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities, with sound technical judgement.
- Able to manage competing priorities, lead effectively and perform well in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both shipboard and shore-based teams.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Familiarity with safety, environmental and quality-management frameworks, including the ISM Code and ISO standards, would be an advantage.
