Marine Superintendent – LNG – London

Marine Superintendent – LNG – London

We are working with an established international LNG ship-management company seeking an experienced Marine Superintendent to join its London-based marine team.
The Marine Superintendent will provide shore-based support and oversight across navigation, LNG cargo operations, ship security and marine safety. Working closely with vessel Masters and shore-based colleagues, they will help ensure that allocated vessels operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures, charter-party requirements and international regulations.
This role would suit an experienced LNG or LPG Master or Chief Officer who holds a command-level Deck Certificate of Competency and is looking to continue or develop their shore-based career.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance to vessels on navigation, LNG cargo handling and mooring operations.
• Support the management and continued development of the company’s Safety Management System.
• Ensure vessels comply with applicable marine safety, security and operational requirements.
• Prepare and verify ship-shore compatibility documentation.
• Respond to vessel-screening requirements from terminals and charterers.
• Review ship-specific operating manuals and associated marine procedures.
• Provide operational support relating to navigational, cargo-handling and mooring equipment.
• Support vessels during assessments by certification and inspection authorities.
• Attend SIRE inspections and support TMSA audits.
• Assist with internal audits and navigational audits.
• Support the Company Security Officer with vessel-security matters.
• Provide guidance on the education and training of vessel crews.
• Monitor compliance with charter-party performance warranties and other customer requirements.
• Support risk assessments and investigations into marine incidents.
• Assist with new projects and wider ship-operation management activities.
• Liaise effectively with vessel Masters, office-based colleagues, customers and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure audits and related activities are carried out in a cost-effective manner.

Essential requirements

• Command-level Deck Certificate of Competency.
• At least one year’s service in a senior management capacity aboard gas carriers, or an equivalent level of experience considered appropriate by the Marine Manager.
• Strong practical knowledge of LNG or gas-carrier cargo operations.
• Good understanding of navigation, mooring and vessel-operating procedures.
• Familiarity with ship-shore compatibility procedures, including SIGTTO questionnaires or equivalent customer requirements.
• Understanding of charter parties and vessel-performance warranties.
• Familiarity with SIRE inspections, TMSA and internal and external marine audits.
• Internal Auditor certification.
• Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation and Analysis training.
• Good understanding of crewing requirements and oil-major employment criteria.
• Knowledge of international passage planning and relevant IMO guidance.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with Masters, vessel crews, customers and shore-based colleagues.

Location

• Based in London.