The posting
Role Overview
We are seeking a Marine Superintendent to oversee the safe and compliant marine operations of assigned container vessels.
The successful candidate will provide guidance to Masters and deck officers, monitor navigational and cargo-handling standards, and coordinate inspections, audits and safety initiatives. The role will work closely with shipowners, vessel teams and internal departments to maintain operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily marine operational support to Masters, Chief Officers and shipboard teams.
- Monitor navigational safety, passage planning, cargo operations, stability and ballast-management practices.
- Review container stowage, lashing and securing arrangements, ensuring concerns are addressed with relevant parties.
- Support vessels on dangerous-goods handling, cargo segregation and reefer-related operational matters.
- Oversee implementation of the Safety Management System and fleet safety procedures.
- Conduct vessel inspections, navigational audits and sailing visits.
- Prepare inspection reports and follow up on deficiencies and corrective actions.
- Coordinate preparations for Port State Control, Flag State, ISM, ISPS and customer inspections.
- Monitor marine KPIs, incident trends and recurring operational issues.
- Lead or support investigations into navigational incidents, near misses and cargo damage.
- Review risk assessments and support emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Prepare safety circulars and share lessons learned across the fleet.
- Maintain communication with shipowners, charterers, terminals and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide regular reports on vessel performance, safety matters and compliance status.
- Work closely with Technical, HSEQ, Crewing and Operations teams.
- Support the recruitment, appraisal, mentoring and development of Masters and senior deck officers.
- Assist with vessel takeovers, handovers and operational readiness.
Requirements
- Class 1 Master Mariner Certificate of Competency or an internationally recognised equivalent.
- Seagoing experience as Master or Chief Officer aboard container vessels.
- Preferably 2 to 5 years of shore-based experience as a Marine Superintendent, Port Captain or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of container stowage, vessel stability, lashing and dangerous-goods handling.
- Good understanding of navigational safety, marine operations and safety-management systems.
- Experience conducting vessel inspections, audits and incident investigations.
- Familiarity with relevant Flag, Class, Port State, safety, security and environmental requirements.
- Experience managing shipowner relationships within a ship-management environment would be advantageous.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and fleet-management systems.
- Willing to travel internationally, sail with vessels and support urgent operational matters when required.



