Superintendent (Operations) - London, United Kingdom - Eastern Pacific Shipping

Description

Superintendent (Operations):


Location:

London


Date Posted:

March 16, 2023


Application Deadline:

April 16, 2023


OVERALL SUMMARY
The function is to manage the marine operations activities of vessels to achieve a safe & efficient carriage of cargoes, consistent with:
(i) Our customer satisfaction and
(ii) Our responsibilities towards the health and safety well-being of our ship staff and the environment.
(iii) Acting as alternate DPA and CSO

• KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

3.1 Sea Worthiness Fulfillment

• Comply with terminal and port rules and regulations and other marine industry mandatory rules & regulations.
• Advice and assist Master in the preparation of Terminal/Charterer's/3rd party Inspections.

3.2 Pre Fixture Operations

• Support Chartering on request, for vessel information for the purpose of clearance and compliance.
• Fill in the chartering questionnaires and confirm Master's calculations.
• Ensure TCD's are accurately filled in basis the status.

3.3 Post Fixture Operations

• Charterer Requirements
• Provide Master with advice and confirm agreement / compliance with regards to the operational terms of the Charter Party.
• Voyage Readiness Preparation
• Review and approve where necessary supply of bunkers stemmed by bunker team or Charter's to ensure there is sufficiency of bunkers [Primary &/or Alternate] to perform the voyage (in addition to fresh water).
• Responsible for ensuring vessel's readiness to load/discharge the nominated & planned stowage
• Voyage Performance Monitoring
• Monitor vessel progress during voyage, including warranted quantities to optimize stow plan, Monitor lashings and such equipment onboard for its adequateness, weather, speed, bunker consumptions,
• Ensure that the timechartered vessels comply with C/P requirements and warranties.
• Navigation / Voyage Support
• Arrange weather routing advice for vessels as and when necessary.
• Assist the Masters with selecting the most appropriate routing for the voyage, in compliance with the CP.
• Review the stow and container/PCTC load/discharge sequence (if & when necessary).
• Evaluate and negotiate with the agents and approval of proforma disbursement.
• Communication & Customer Relationship Management
• Alert Manager regarding of operational problems being encountered by the vessel during the voyage and update the progress of the voyage as necessary.
• Assist the Masters with selecting the most appropriate routing for the voyage, in compliance with the CP.
• Provide timely advice to Charterers on vessel's movements for customer satisfaction.
• Attend to customer's complaints and feedback promptly.

3.4 Port research

• Research, study and review new and sensitive ports / terminals. Communicate port information to vessels, if necessary.

3.5 Accounting and Cost Control

• Ensure proper accounting of costs involved in the conduct of the voyage.
• Ensure disbursement (both voyage and owners) are properly accounted and funded.

3.6 Performance & People Management

• Monitor, review and analyze vessel performance and follow up with under

- performing ships.

• Manage, coach, and motivate Operation Executive / Senior Executive / Specialist / Senior Specialist to perform on the job.
• Conduct operations briefing in office (when assigned) for Senior Officers before they join vessels.

3.7 Operation Expertise Consultancy

• Assist to address and verify gaps as highlighted in NCR, inspections with special attention to Liner trade / Charterer requirements.

• Plan, attend, and report findings pertaining to routine inspection / audit assignments to vessel.

3.8 Coordinate with HSEV with regards to any implementation of quality, health, safety and environmental initiatives.

Assist to address and verify gaps as highlighted in NCR, inspections with special attention to Liner trade / Charterer requirements.

3.9 Assist with preparation of incident reports amongst other reports and assist with fleet broadcasts and monitoring progress of the broadcasts as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate of Competency (Master Class 1)
• 6 months command experience on Containers / PCTC or 3 years' experience as a Chief mate on PCTCs / Container vessels or 2 years' shore experience as a Superintendent handling Containers/PCTCs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Fluent in written and spoken English, numerate and knowledge of shipping terms
• Good negotiation skills
• Incident / Investigation and reports making ability.
• Good communication skills and accuracy in expression and ability to work well under pressure.
• Specialized knowledge of the following is preferred:
• Charter party terms and of agency networks.
• Familiarity with different trade routes
• Navigation/Safety audit ability
• Trending and making reports on statistics.