Job Overview
The Technical Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day technical management and maintenance of assigned vessels, ensuring machinery reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective execution of technical operations.
The role focuses on maintenance execution, inspections, repairs, and dry-docking activities while supporting fleet performance objectives set by management.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Manage the technical condition and maintenance of assigned vessels to ensure safe and reliable operations.
· Implement and monitor Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
· Troubleshoot machinery issues and provide technical guidance to onboard engineers.
· Plan, coordinate, and supervise vessel repairs, servicing, and defect rectification.
· Prepare dry-docking specifications, obtain quotations, and supervise dry-docking execution within approved budgets and schedules.
· Monitor technical aspects of vessel OPEX, including spares, repairs, and service costs, and report variances to Fleet Manager.
· Review technical reports, machinery performance data, and oil analysis results, recommending corrective actions where required.
· Conduct vessel inspections and ensure readiness for audits, surveys, and statutory inspections.
· Coordinate surveys, certifications, and service attendance with classification societies and service providers.
· Liaise with shipyards, vendors, surveyors, and underwriters on technical matters.
· Support incident investigations and root cause analysis related to technical failures.
· Ensure compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, Flag State, and Classification Society requirements.
· Provide technical reports and updates to Fleet Manager and management.
Qualifications
· Marine Engineer Officer (Class 1 COC preferred) or equivalent professional qualification.
· Minimum 5 years’ sea-going experience as Chief Engineer or Senior Engineer.
· At least 3 years’ shore-based experience as a Superintendent or in technical vessel management.
· Strong knowledge of international regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code) and classification society rules.
· Proven experience in dry docking, vessel inspections, repairs, and cost control.
· Skilled in performance monitoring, technical reporting, and root cause analysis.
· Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with experience liaising with shipyards, surveyors, and underwriters.
· Excellent leadership and communication abilities with the capacity to motivate and support crew.
· Highly organised, independent, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
