Reporting
Report to the Technical Director & Managing Directors
Duties and Responsibilities
●Ensures compliance with relevant marine legislation, Class society rules.
●Establishes procedures, processes and systems required to support vessel operations from onshore offices. Use operations and support resources to implement these procedures, processes and systems.
●Oversees vessel operations and repairs to ensure equipment is maintained and operationally ready to meet customers’ needs.
●Oversees all aspects of vessel shore support including crew administration, management,movement, assignment and familiarization.
●Reports to Technical Director of all vessel defect and breakdowns.
●Supports and supervises the fleet to maximise their effectiveness and efficiency.
●Provides guidance and assistance to the fleet with respect to employee discipline,appraisals, performance and any other work-related issues.
● Ensures through review, that the onboard technical management operates in accordance with required standards.
●Ensures through review that the planned maintenance system is implemented and monitored on vessels.
●Monitors and review vessel and office operating costs with the department.
●Liaises with vessels to ensure:
o Maintenance is being carried out to required company standards.
o Adequate technical advice is available.
o Adequate spares are available.
o Lube oil analysis reports are monitored effectively.
●Liaises with Class Societies and Flag State Authorities to ensure vessel certification requirements remain in order and current.
● Liaises with the Procurement Department to ensure timely forwarding of critical spares and equipment.
●Schedules maintenance beyond scope of vessel crew, along with Directors as well as:
o Major repairs
o Dry dockings
o Modifications