Marine Superintendent at a Reputable Shipping and Logistics Company

A fast growing Shipping, Logistics and Freight forwarding company with offices across Nigeria requires the services of the position below:

Job Title: Marine Superintendent

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We require services of a vibrant and highly experienced professional for the above position at our office in Lagos.

Job Purpose:

• Ensuring that vessels continue to meet the standards and criteria required by Clients, Class and Statutory regulations.
• Authority to stop any person from performing an unsafe act.
• The Marine Superintendent may direct any Master, officer or crew member on any issue regarding health, safety, and security or pollution prevention while noting Master's overriding authority on-board.
• The Marine Superintendent may correspond with the Client on all contractual and operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring company owned and managed vessels are operated in a safe, efficient and economical manner and in full compliance with Class and Statutory regulations.
• Liaising with the Port Captain and Vessel Masters with reference to Certification, Safety Equipment and Loose Lifting Gear etc
• Provide an on time, safe, reliable, and cost effective marine service operation for vessels during project. Create an environment of continuous improvement.
• Identify, manage and monitor risks, Advise on the operations of his specific vessel
• Liaise closely with the vessels masters and chief engineers to ensure the vessels hulls machinery and equipment are operated efficiently and maintained in good condition.
• Ensure that accident and incidents are reported and investigated and corrective actions taken; Liaise with local authorities for the smooth operation of the vessels in their territorial waters.
• Ensure that the vessels in all aspects comply with the requirements of Classification Society and Government Regulations and hold valid trading and survey certificates at all times.
• Ensure the compliance of the vessels to the ISM Code within his area of responsibility and assist with the investigation of incidents.
• To identify opportunities to improve facilities to increase customer service and company value.
• Ensure to have a good working relationship with the client.
• Liaising with the Personnel Department regarding all aspects of travel, crew changes and other Personnel issues in conjunction with the Vessel Master. Monitor crew overlap days.
• Undertaking visits offshore to vessels on locations as required.
• Ensuring that end of month vessel paperwork is reviewed and outstanding issues acted upon Assisting in the internal and external audits of vessel which we own, manage or operate.
• Liaising with all agencies operating in the ports regarding vessel clearance.
• Manage all marine related activities Including ship chandelling activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• A good first degree from a reputable University/Polytechnic or relevant professional qualification(s) Will be an advantage.
• Some Maritime experience preferred.
• Qualified Deck Officer preferably with command experience.
• Onshore experience in project team.
• Knowledge of charter party's and all contractual clauses.
• Experience in contractual relations with the client position.
• Must have a strong background as a Marine Superintendent with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
• Must be familiar with vessel clearance procedures and pilotage.
• Must be able handle all administrative Issues, correspondences etc. without supervision.
• Must be familiar with Supply Barges and have excellent marine expertise.
• Must be a computer Literate.

Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2013.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their complete resume to: marinesuperintendentvacancy@gmail.com