Vessel Manager

Our client is seeking a Vessel Manager to join their team on a full-time basis in London. 
The Vessel Manager working in close collaboration with the Operations and QHSE teams and supported by a Technical Officer or Purchaser, is responsible for overseeing maintenance planning, repairs, procurement, and reporting.
The Vessel Manager provides leadership and technical guidance to onboard teams whilst representing the company in interactions with owners, auditors, and other external parties.
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THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
  • Proven experience as a Vessel Manager or Chief Engineer, with a solid background in the technical and operational management of gas vessels.
  • Deep technical understanding of shipboard systems is essential.
  • Practical experience in Tankers / Gas Carriers, with knowledge of their specific maintenance, port turnaround, and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, and other international conventions governing vessel safety, environmental protection, and operational compliance.
  • Proficient in English, with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with ship and shore-based teams.
  • Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally to attend vessel dry dockings, client meetings etc
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Manage the technical operations of 3–5 vessels, ensuring safe, efficient operations and full compliance with international conventions, flag-state regulations, class requirements, and company standards.
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise all maintenance and repair activities including dry-dockings, intermediate surveys, and major overhauls while ensuring that work scopes, budgets, and schedules are clearly defined and effectively executed.
  • Monitor vessel condition and performance, including machinery reliability, fuel efficiency, and planned maintenance (PMS) compliance, initiating corrective actions where required.
  • Conduct regular vessel inspections (typically 2-3 times per year) to assess technical condition, verify safety and environmental standards, and follow up on corrective actions from audits or inspections.
  • Prepare, justify, and manage vessel budgets, tracking actual expenditures and ensuring cost control within owner-approved limits; escalate significant variances to the Fleet Manager.
  • Coordinate procurement and logistics of spares, stores, and services through the assigned Technical Officer/Purchaser, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply chain support to vessels.
  • Ensure statutory and class survey compliance, maintaining awareness of due dates for certificates, surveys, and dry-dockings, and ensuring required work is planned and completed.
  • Close coordination with terminals and commercial operators to maintain schedule integrity and minimize service disruption.
  • Support incident response and investigations, performing root-cause analysis and implementing preventive measures to improve fleet safety and reliability.
  • Represent the company and owners’ interests in vetting inspections, third-party audits, and pre-purchase or pre-takeover inspections as required.
  • Provide clear and regular reporting to owners and the Fleet Manager on vessel condition, performance, incidents, and ongoing projects.
  • Work closely with the Operations and QHSE Managers, aligning technical, operational, and safety priorities for the assigned ships.
  • Maintain strong relationships with masters and chief engineers, providing guidance, technical advice, and leadership to ensure onboard teams meet company expectations.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 
 
Competitive Salary and benefits package.