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Vessel Manager – Technical | Dual-Fuel Vessels

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  •    Chennai
  •    Experience : 10 years
  •    Job ID : SHM/26/306
  •   Salary : As per market standards

Openings : 1

Job Description


A Vessel Manager – Technical is responsible for the day-to-day technical management of assigned vessels, acting as a key link between ship and shore teams. The role focuses on maintaining vessel asset value, statutory and class compliance, technical performance, budget management, repairs, dry-docking, procurement, and timely technical support. Strong experience with Dual-Fuel (DF) vessels and DF propulsion systems is required.

Role Overview

The Vessel Manager will oversee assigned vessels and work closely with shipboard senior management, procurement, contracts, and other shore-based teams to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-efficient vessel operations. The role also involves planning major repairs, dry-dockings, retrofit projects, and new-build vessel deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day technical operations of assigned vessels.
  • Take necessary technical decisions to maintain vessel asset value and operational reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with Flag State, Classification Society, Port State, and statutory requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and solutions to improve vessel performance and operational efficiency.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement major repairs, dry-dockings, and vessel retrofit projects.
  • Support and coordinate new-build vessel deliveries.
  • Prepare accurate vessel budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
  • Coordinate with procurement and contracts teams for timely supply of spare parts and consumables.
  • Monitor technical performance, maintenance requirements, and vessel operational needs.
  • Ensure effective use and monitoring of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
  • Guide and support senior shipboard management in maintaining efficient vessel operations.
  • Coordinate technical requirements across ship and shore teams.
  • Support compliance with applicable voyage, technical, statutory, and classification requirements.
  • Monitor technical off-hire, PMS overdue items, fuel and lubricating oil consumption, inspection deficiencies, and other technical KPIs.
  • Support timely processing of vessel requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Monitor docking and major repair expenditure against approved budgets.
  • Ensure regulatory and compliance deadlines are met.
  • Work effectively with multinational crews and shore-based teams.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Dual-Fuel (DF) vessel management is required.
  • Experience with DF propulsion systems and sailing experience as an Engineer on DF-powered vessels.
  • Experience with new-build vessel deliveries.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant Vessel Manager / Technical Superintendent experience.
  • Experience with a global liner or similar shipping organisation.
  • Chief Engineer experience on ocean-going vessels preferred.
  • Alternatively, a Class 1 CoC Master Mariner with prior sailing experience as Master may be considered.
  • Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and voyage-related regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS).
  • Understanding of technical procurement, purchasing, and logistics processes.
  • Strong project management and negotiation skills.
  • Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Independent, resourceful, and able to work effectively under pressure.
  • Growth-oriented approach with willingness to continuously learn and develop.

About the Role

This is a senior technical vessel management position requiring extensive experience in ship management, particularly with Dual-Fuel vessels and DF propulsion systems. The position involves frequent coordination with shipboard teams, multinational stakeholders, procurement functions, and technical departments, with the ability to remain available for urgent vessel requirements.





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