Superintendent

Position: Marine Superintendent
Location: Qatar
Experience: 5–8 years of marine / sea-going and/or shore-based experience
Education / Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science / Maritime Studies / related marine discipline; Certificate of Competency (e.g. Master Mariner / Class-1) or equivalent marine qualification.

• Oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations of assigned vessels.

• Conduct regular vessel inspections, audits, and surveys (safety, navigation, cargo operations, maintenance, statutory compliance).

• Ensure vessels meet all relevant international and flag/port-state regulations for safety, environment, and classification.

• Provide technical and operational guidance to shipboard staff (Masters, officers, crew) and liaise with shore-based management and other departments.

• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, dry-dock planning, and ensure proper upkeep and readiness of vessels.

• Manage documentation and vessel records: certificates, statutory documents, safety & compliance logs, inspection and audit records.

• Conduct and lead incident / accident investigations or near-miss analyses, implement corrective/preventive actions, and participate in emergency response when needed.

• Support crew training, briefings, and debriefings — especially regarding safety, emergency procedures, and operational best practices.

• Monitor and control operational costs, budgets for marine operations, maintenance, repairs, and ensure cost-effective vessel management.

• Strong knowledge of shipboard operations — navigation, cargo/ballast operations, mooring, cargo handling, maintenance.

• Thorough understanding of international maritime regulations and standards (e.g. safety, environmental, classification, statutory compliance).

• Significant sea-going experience (preferably as a senior deck officer: Chief Officer or Master), and some shore-based or fleet-management exposure.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; capable of liaising with multinational crews and various stakeholders.

• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of making decisions under pressure and managing operational issues effectively.

• Competence in documentation, reporting, and maintaining management systems (safety, compliance, audits).

• Flexibility and readiness to travel / conduct vessel visits, port calls, and handle variable operational demands.

• Reports to Fleet Manager / Head of Marine Operations / Senior Management responsible for fleet/vessel operations.

• Works closely with technical/maintenance departments, safety/HSSE teams, crewing departments, port/terminal authorities, classification societies, and other relevant stakeholders.