Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Oversight of Fleet Operations Oversee operations and performance of vessels based under the Singapore subsidiary, in close coordination with local ship managers and chartering stakeholders. Supervise the operations of existing barges and those under construction in India, including maintenance, port operations, and inland logistics interface. 2. Regulatory and Safety Compliance Across Jurisdictions Ensure compliance with Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), flag state, classification society, and IMO standards for international vessel/tanker operations. Oversee adherence to DG Shipping, ISPS, state maritime boards, and environmental norms for Indian barge operations. Lead implementation of ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, OCIMF, and manage SIRE inspection preparedness. 3. Technical & Maintenance Oversight Coordinate with third-party technical managers or lead internal teams for dry-docking, planned maintenance, repairs, and hull/machinery performance optimization. Implement systems for machinery uptime monitoring, bunker efficiency, and spare part control. 4. Commercial and Voyage Performance Provide technical and operational support to the chartering team, including voyage planning, laytime analysis, and demurrage handling. Evaluate cost-efficiency metrics across voyages and asset classes. 5. Budgeting and Financial Controls Prepare and track vessel-level OPEX, dry-docking budgets, and insurance costs, in coordination with Indian and Singaporean finance teams. Ensure budget adherence and cost control across both operations. 6. Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination Lead cross-functional and cross-border teams operating from India and Singapore. Build relationships with classification societies, technical consultants, MPA, DG Shipping, ports, and crewing partners. 7. Vessel Acquisition & Expansion Strategy Play a lead role in evaluating new vessel acquisition opportunities, including: • Technical due diligence and vetting of secondhand / newbuild vessels • Participation in inspection, negotiation, and delivery process • Liaising with shipbrokers, legal advisors, and financial partners Provide operational insight for shipyard selection, vessel specification finalization, and warranty negotiation. Ensure seamless integration of acquired vessels into the Company’s operations and compliance systems. Qualifications & Experience Master Mariner (FG) or Chief Engineer with valid CoC preferred; alternatively, senior marine executive with relevant operations background. 15–20 years of experience in shipping operations, including significant exposure to chemical tanker management and international fleet operations. Experience handling dual regulatory regimes (India and Singapore) will be a strong advantage. Key Skills Strategic fleet management (international and domestic) Technical oversight and risk control Regulatory and compliance leadership Financial and commercial acumen
Job Title
Head – Marine Operations