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