The posting
Position Overview
The Offshore Vessel Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the assigned vessel fleet and operational cell. This role ensures safe, cost-effective, and contractually compliant marine services while enforcing rigorous Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, nurturing client relationships, and driving team performance both onshore and offshore.
Core Mission
Direct and optimize operational cell performance to ensure all offshore vessel operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict alignment with company and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Operations & Performance Management
- Operational Supervision: Direct the daily activities of the operational cell, ensuring smooth delivery of vessel operations and services across the assigned fleet.
- Contract & Financial Control: Ensure all vessel services meet contractual agreements, stay within approved budgets, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
- Reporting & Data Analysis: Monitor fleet performance metrics, analyze operational data, and prepare detailed reporting for senior management and key stakeholders.
HSE, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Leadership: Champion a strong HSE culture across the fleet by enforcing safety protocols, emergency drills, incident investigation procedures, and corporate codes of conduct.
- Audit & Corrective Actions: Oversee operational and regulatory audits, track corrective action plans, and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
- Standards Compliance: Ensure vessel operations fully comply with internal standards, international marine regulations, and ISM/ISPS codes.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Master & Crew Support: Lead, mentor, and evaluate Vessel Captains, setting performance objectives, conducting evaluations, and providing ongoing guidance.
- Key Liaison: Serve as the primary operational point of contact and designated liaison for Captains, internal business units, and external stakeholders.
- Resource Coordination: Collaborate effectively with Captains, Chief Engineers, Classification Societies, Flag State authorities, and third-party suppliers.
Key Interfaces & Context
- Internal Stakeholders: Operational Cell Members, Captains, Chief Engineers, Technical & Commercial Teams, HSE Department.
- External Stakeholders: Clients, Classification Societies, Flag State Authorities, Maritime Vendors & Suppliers.
Required Competencies & Qualifications
- Fleet & Marine Management: In-depth knowledge of offshore fleet management, vessel operations, and technical/marine standards (ISM/ISPS codes).
- HSE & Risk Management: Proven track record of enforcing strict safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and managing audit compliance.
- Leadership & People Management: Strong team leadership capability with experience guiding vessel masters, setting targets, and managing functional operational teams.
- Communication & Resilience: Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stress management skills under dynamic operational conditions.
- Analytical & Commercial Skills: Ability to analyze operational data, track KPIs, and manage contracts and operating budgets. Chan Chee Meng EA 07C3069/R1110620



