Marine Superintendent - Gourock, United Kingdom - CalMac Ferries Limited

CalMac Ferries Limited

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Gourock, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reports to:
Head of Fleet (MV/SV)

Vacancy Ref:2184-SB

Contract:
Permanent

Rate of pay:
Senior Manager

Location:
Gourock with Network Travel

Hours per week: 37.5

Date advertised: 11 May 2023

Closing date: 25 May 2023

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Interviews will be held week commencing 29th May & 5th June_**
CalMac Ferries Limited

CalMac Ferries Limited is the UK's largest ferry operator in terms of ships and destinations served and one of the largest transport operators in Scotland.

It is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operation and ship management specialist providing essential lifeline services and logístical support to island and remote communities.

Benefits of a career with CalMac Ferries Limited

A rewarding career
A competitive salary
Excellent training, development, and career progression
37 days annual leave (prorata)
Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents
An industry leading pension

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of MV or SV Fleet, and in conjunction with the corresponding Technical Superintendent(s), this role is responsible for the provision of compliant vessels for safe and efficient operations, and line management of Master's and Skippers of assigned vessels.

The Marine Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, ensuring optimal reliability and availability.

This includes overseeing the safe daily operations, on-board general assessment of vessels, inspections, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations, coordinating the activities of the crew, and maintaining the vessel in accordance with class and statutory requirements.

As Marine Superintendent you and the corresponding Technical Superintendent will be the primary shore-based point of contact for the assigned vessels.

You are required to provide dedicated support to the vessel on-board management team.

Effectively communicating and coordinating with the Technical Superintendent and all other support elements within the Fleet Cell to define and progress any required actions to an effective conclusion.

It is also imperative, as the primary point of contact, that timely and effective communication of any issues which may impact on the availability of the vessel, is provided to the Operations Team to allow them to effectively manage any potential impact on the commercial operation of the vessel, in line with agreed service level agreements.

In Summary the Marine Superintendent must fully support the vessels under their direct management, providing maximum vessel availability, within budget, consistent with safe methods of operation through coordination of Fleet Cell resource and whilst providing effective communication to the Operations team as the customer.

Principal accountabilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned vessels in line with internal standards as developed by the Standards and Performance Department and in compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
Responsible for vessel service availability and reliability in line with Service Level Agreements
Responsible for maintenance of all Flag state and associated vessel certification
Responsible for ensuring that all incidents, defects, and audit findings are investigated and analysed, and corrective action is effectively implemented.
Provide management cover of other vessels within the Fleet Cell or group, as required to

support colleagues during events such as sickness, annual leave, overhauls etc.

Active participation in reviewing the Company Management System, in collaboration with the

vessel's crew, to drive continual improvement and enhancement of policies and procedures.

Required to liaise with Head of Fleet and internal customers on operational matters including vessel deployments, performance etc.
Line management of Masters and Skippers of assigned vessels
Responsible for ensuring that all assigned vessels are manned with qualified and medically fit officers and crew in line with internal requirements in coordination with Crewing team, as well as general line management duties in relation to personnel management
Required to liaise with Head of Fleet and internal customers on technical and operational

matters including vessel performance etc.

Provide out of hours duty cover for the vessels based on a duty rota.
Accountable to the Head of Fleet (MV / SV).

Strategic Direction

Ensure clear understanding of the goals of the Fleet Management Team, how this team impact on the Wider business and how your role and those of your colleagues in the Fleet Cell can impact on the achievement of these goals.
Build confidence and credibility with the vessel's crew by developing and maintaining frequent direct interaction opportunities, including video and telephone calls/meeting, on board

inspection and attendance during the overhaul periods.