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Marine Superintendent — Job Description
Position: Marine Superintendent
Location: Qatar
Experience: 5–8 years of marine / sea-going and/or shore-based experience
Education / Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science / Maritime Studies / related marine discipline; Certificate of Competency (e.g. Master Mariner / Class-1) or equivalent marine qualification.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the safe efficient and compliant daily operations of assigned vessels.
Conduct regular vessel inspections audits and surveys (safety navigation cargo operations maintenance statutory compliance).
Ensure vessels meet all relevant international and flag/port-state regulations for safety environment and classification.
Provide technical and operational guidance to shipboard staff (Masters officers crew) and liaise with shore-based management and other departments.
Coordinate maintenance repairs dry-dock planning and ensure proper upkeep and readiness of vessels.
Manage documentation and vessel records: certificates statutory documents safety & compliance logs inspection and audit records.
Conduct and lead incident / accident investigations or near-miss analyses implement corrective/preventive actions and participate in emergency response when needed.
Support crew training briefings and debriefings — especially regarding safety emergency procedures and operational best practices.
Monitor and control operational costs budgets for marine operations maintenance repairs and ensure cost-effective vessel management.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of shipboard operations — navigation cargo/ballast operations mooring cargo handling maintenance.
Thorough understanding of international maritime regulations and standards (e.g. safety environmental classification statutory compliance).
Significant sea-going experience (preferably as a senior deck officer: Chief Officer or Master) and some shore-based or fleet-management exposure.
Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills; capable of liaising with multinational crews and various stakeholders.
Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of making decisions under pressure and managing operational issues effectively.
Competence in documentation reporting and maintaining management systems (safety compliance audits).
Flexibility and readiness to travel / conduct vessel visits port calls and handle variable operational demands.
Reporting & Coordination
Reports to Fleet Manager / Head of Marine Operations / Senior Management responsible for fleet/vessel operations.
Works closely with technical/maintenance departments safety/HSSE teams crewing departments port/terminal authorities classification societies and other relevant stakeholders.
