The Technical Superintendent shall fulfil the following requirements:
- A marine degree from a university, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience onboard ships or in the shipping industry or holding a Chiefs Engineer’s license with a minimum of two (2) years sea service as a Chief Engineer or having been in a position Technical Department Manual TD-04 12 -29/03/2023 Page 6 of 18 of Technical Superintendent with another shipping company for minimum of two years.
- Good leadership, controlling and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team.
- Good command of the English language.
- Good knowledge of the marine industry and applicable Rules and Regulations.
- Good technical knowledge of the vessels assigned to him.
- Knowledge about purchasing and budget cost control.
The Technical Superintendent is responsible for:
- Ensuring the safe and economic operation of ships allocated to him.
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System.
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System.
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures.
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement.
- Monitoring compliance with the Company’s Management System relevant to the shipboard and departmental activities.
- Monitoring performance, technical and operational conditions of ships allocated to him.
- Ensuring prudent financial management;
- Arranging for repairs and dry dockings.
- Ensuring that the ships are fully certified according to international standards and requirements.
- Ensuring that the ships are appropriately manned.
- Preparing technical reports to owners in compliance with the management agreement.
- Encouraging and developing a strong safety culture and environmental & energy awareness on board ships assigned to him.
- Providing support to the shipboard management in respect of technical and operational matters. The Technical Superintendent is accountable to the Technical Fleet Manager and the Commercial Manager.
