Vessel Manager

Our client, based in North Ayrshire, are looking to add a Vessel Manager to their team. As a Vessel Manager you will be responsible for the operational and technical management of allocated vessels including classification and QHSE, adhering to legislative requirements and compliance.

THE SUCCESFUL APPLICANT

• Experience within a marine operational or technical management role. (Open to candidates with an engineering background and if you are coming from deck you will have to have sailed to senior officer level on vessels the size of tugs and OSV's).
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Planning, cost and contractor management experience
• Experience in delivery of high level consultative and solutions-based service
• Full working rights in UK with ILR.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for managing fleet operations covering all aspects of vessels’ daily operations and client service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with vessels’ statutory and classification requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance on operational and technical matters to Crew, Clients, and other stakeholders when required.
• Support and liaise with the Compliance Department to ensure the Safety Management System is implemented effectively.
• Maximise vessel productivity, minimise downtime.
• Undertake vessel inspections and audits to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and QHSE systems.
• Identify, propose, support, and implement improvements to the Operations department to maximise efficiency including any cost saving opportunities.
• Prepare reports on repairs, equipment, and vessel condition to enable effective vessel management and ensure viability and cost reduction of any vessel maintenance or modification activity.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for vessel maintenance or modification activity.
• Evaluate contractors, suppliers, and shipyards, verifying suitability and considering QHSE, insurance, financial, and operational requirements.
• Establish relationships with suppliers and contractors to enable a fast, effective, and cost-focused repair service, obtaining quotations, negotiating prices, and agreeing suitable payment terms where necessary.
• Plan and manage dry-docking, major repair, and planned maintenance activities in accordance with department procedures ensuring works are completed within planned cost and duration and to the required standard.
• Review dry-docking/major repair process upon completion and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Effectively coordinate vessel operational and technical activities, communicating regularly with the Group Operations Manager, vessel, client, and other key stakeholders.
• Initiate and conduct investigations into operational difficulties and technical failures, proposing and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate technical records within the fleet planned maintenance system, reviewing, and updating the system where necessary.
• Ensure all relevant documentation and management information systems/databases are updated to enable effective monitoring of the fleet.
• Provide Masters with voyage instructions and prepare vessel in line with contract requirements. Monitor vessel movements and relay to key stakeholders where necessary.
• Build effective relationships with Clients, communicating clearly on operational and technical matters.
• Participate in emergency response to effectively deal with emergency incidents.
• Constantly engage in best operational and technical practice, with a focus on continual improvement.
• Support performance and development of direct reports.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive Salary and benefits package