Assistant Marine Superintendent

Role Overview

Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers is seeking an Assistant Marine Superintendent to join its Shipping Team in Singapore. The role sits within a family-owned group with a long track record and a forward-looking focus on alternative fuels and advanced marine technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support safe vessel operations and help ensure full adherence to international marine rules and standards.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the Safety Management System, including routine vessel inspections for compliance with ISM and ISPS requirements.
• Identify operational risks and help ensure alignment with the company’s risk management approach.
• Carry out pre-vetting inspections onboard vessels and follow up on findings.
• Advise the vessel Master on nautical matters and lead incident investigations when required.
• Encourage a continuous improvement mindset aligned with business goals.
• Apply practical knowledge of ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, and Maritime Labour Convention requirements in marine operations.
• Support the assigned vessels in ADPA/ACSO duties as needed.
• Help implement and enhance the Integrated Management System.
• Plan and carry out internal audits both in the office and onboard ships.
• Review reports to trace and address non-conformance sources.
• Track the effectiveness of verification and inspection work across Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality functions.
• Coordinate vetting activities with oil majors, commercial operators, owners, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance tasks related to risk management, monthly safety meetings, near-miss reporting, and Master reviews.
• Monitor the Planned Maintenance System, as well as repair and maintenance activities.
• Review operational performance and prepare bi-yearly follow-up review reports.
• Brief crew members on company policies, documentation standards, and operating procedures.
• Support contingency management activities in office and onboard settings, including training and drills.
• Conduct performance appraisals for officers and engineers.

Requirements

• Between 3 and 5 years of seagoing experience.
• Either a Class 2 or Class 3 Certificate of Competency, or at least 2 years of shore-based experience as a Marine/Assistant Marine Superintendent for a product or chemical tanker.
• Internal auditor training in ISM and ISPS.
• Practical capability in root-cause analysis and investigation work.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practices.
• Exposure to crisis management and media handling.
• Good understanding of international maritime regulations and operational requirements.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of ISM, PMS, repair management, and dry-docking repairs.
• Experience with dry docking, new shipbuilding, and vessel delivery will be an advantage.

Additional Information

This role is based in Singapore and is a full-time, onsite position. The employer highlighted that applicants should be comfortable working within a professional shipping environment focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Application Note

Interested candidates are expected to submit their application through the company’s career portal after logging in or registering.