Marine Superintendent (Container)

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.