Vessel Manager; Offshore

Main objectives for the position

Lead to and ensure an optimized technical availability for designated vessels and in every respect contribute to drive the vessels to best-in-class performance level. This shall be reached while always stretching for the best competitive cost/OPEX level, while always maintaining positive client relations and while always working within the company’s HSEQ standards.

• Actively promote and implement the company’s HSEQ culture & philosophy
• Contribute to the achievement of the company’s targets and governing objectives
• Accountable for senior officer selection, performance management and promoting crew wellbeing
• Internal communication between all stakeholders/functions
• Follow up of crew and crew changes in cooperation with assigned crew managers

• Vessel complies with internal policies, statutory class and client requirements
• Charterer, oil major and class/statutory requirements
• Monitor and track changes in legislation, follow up and implement requirements in cooperation with Fleet Manager
• Prepare and carry out ship-shore meetings with vessel
• Conduct vessel visits/inspections as appropriate
• Contingency tasks as defined in contingency manual
• Environmental performance in accordance with company’s targets and policy
• Participate in investigations when required

• Vessel maintenance, repair planning and control; monitor and change as/when required
• Preparation and execution of dry-docking
• Monitoring PMS system incl. stock and consumption control
• Assist vessel in technical and operational issues
• Follow up of procurement

• Prepare operating budget
• Budget control and cost approval in monthly balances
• Compile, review and provide comments in monthly finance report for owners.
• Manage vessel funding/balance in additional fund requests
• Follow up finance and procurement crew accounting

• Daily point of contact to the owner
• Prepare regular meetings with the owner
• Coordinate and inform about vessel-related tasks in OSMT home
• Coordinate insurance claims

• Previous experience as Chief Engineer/Master for a minimum of 8 months on relevant type of ships.
• Must have experience managing DSV/MPSV/Offshore construction vessels.
• A proven track record as Superintendent for a minimum of 1 year in a shore-based Shipping Company will have an advantage.
• Candidate who are deemed technically competent and without shore experience will be considered.