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Technical Superintendent (VLCC / FSU)

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Summary

Oversee a fleet of very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and floating storage units (FSUs), ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, safety standards, and operational reliability through technical management and maintenance oversight.

Job Summary

This role serves as the Technical Superintendent overseeing a fleet of ULCC/VLCC-sized FSUs and trading VLCCs, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence in technical management at Johor/Kukup, Malaysian anchorages and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure fleet vessels comply with Flag State, Port State, International Maritime authorities, and Class regulations to maintain operational legality and safety
  • Develop and enhance the company’s Safety Management System procedures to improve safety and operational standards
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of vessels’ Planned Maintenance Systems, proposing improvements for continuous operational reliability
  • Approve procurement of ship spares and stores within authority limits and coordinate supplies and services to support shipboard maintenance activities
  • Engage and assess service contractors to ensure quality and cost-effective technical support
  • Prepare docking specifications for quotations from shipyards and subcontractors, and manage follow-up on docking and repair works
  • Review management of change processes, including risk assessments for new vessel equipment and machinery to ensure safe technical operations
  • Conduct risk assessments of vessels’ critical jobs and technical operations to mitigate operational hazards
  • Monitor and propose closure of non-conformities related to critical equipment and machinery breakdowns to maintain vessel readiness

Required competencies and certifications

* Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or an equivalent internationally recognized maritime/shipping qualification

* Certificate of Competency (COC) Class 1 Marine Engineer with a minimum of 2 years’ sailing experience as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer on Aframax oil tankers or VLCCs

* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Technical Superintendent managing oil tankers with a reputable ship management or owning company

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