Technical Superintendent (VLCC / FSU)

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