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Marine Superintendent JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE
Marine Superintendent Salary Guide
Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into marine and shipping positions!
Marine Superintendent Core Duties and Qualifications
A Marine Superintendent is that official of the shipping company who is responsible for keeping the vessels in the fleet safe, economical and legal. They form a vital connection between the ship and shore – based management, managing the daily operational activities, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
The marine superintendents team up with the ship masters, chief engineers, along with other relevant persons to maximize the ship’s overall performance, and comply with international standards, among which environmental and safety regulations are included.
Desired Profile For A Marine Superintendent
Roles and Duties
Due to their active handling of the issues and minute observation of details, they are the ones responsible for the fleet safely operating and having a good reputation while also performing the following duties and responsibilities outlined by the top marine and shipping companies in the UAE:
- Control the movement of ships to make sure they follow the rules of the international laws and policies of the company.
- Make sure vessels are regularly checked for safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency as well.
- Contact captains, crews, and technical teams to deal with operational and safety issues.
- Perform incident investigations and execute corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
- Address the maintenance schedules alongside dry-docking activities.
- Draft performance and compliance reports on the ship to top management.
- Instruct and train the crew on safety and operational measures.
- Represent the company during port state inspections and other outside audits.
Qualifications And Certifications
Below are the qualification requirements for the job of marine superintendent sought by the employers:
- Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
- Marine engineering
- Nautical science
- Naval architecture
- Mechanical engineering
- Related field
- Master’s degree in nautical science, marine engineering, or related field.
- Chief engineer license issued by national maritime authority.
- Professional certifications of Certified Marine Engineer (CME), Chartered Marine Engineer (CMarEng), and others are suggested.
Skills And Expertise
The following is the list of required skill sets and experience for the role of marine superintendent :
- 5 – 10 years of prior professional experience at sea in roles like marine engineer, chief engineer, marine superintendent, or related roles.
- Understanding of marine engineering software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.
- Knowledge of engine management systems.
- Knowledge of international marine regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISM Code.
- Expertise in maritime communication systems and protocols.
- Knowledge of marine and safety standards.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically in solving issues.
- High attention to detail and situations.
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