Marine Superintendent

JOB VACANCY: MARINE SUPERINTENDENT / ADPA

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Job Summary

The Marine Superintendent / Assistant Designated Person Ashore (ADPA) will oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of assigned vessels, ensuring optimum vessel serviceability and adequate operational support.

The successful candidate will serve as a link between shore-based management and vessel crew, ensuring compliance with applicable maritime regulations, the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, the ISPS Code, client requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Crew Competency and Development

• Establish and maintain competency profiles for existing and new crew members, identify competency gaps and develop appropriate training plans.
• Monitor training outcomes and assess their impact on vessel operations.
• Mentor and coach deck cadets and support cadetship training programmes.
• Coordinate crew onboarding, familiarisation, competency assessments and succession planning.
• Promote crew engagement and continuous professional development.

2. Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Support the implementation of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ISM Code and ISPS Code.
• Promote crew familiarisation with safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate vessel audits, inspections, safety meetings and emergency drills.
• Monitor the implementation of onboard drill programmes and achievement of HSE targets.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations.
• Support preparations for OVID/SUPO assessments, class surveys, client inspections and flag-state inspections.
• Monitor vessel surveys and statutory certificates to ensure timely renewals and compliance.
• Support management reviews and safety committee meetings.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure vessels receive the resources and shore-based support required.
• Support crew transfers and crew changes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

3. Vessel Operations

• Monitor vessel operations, review daily vessel reports and take appropriate action where necessary.
• Provide operational support and supervision to vessel Captains.
• Coordinate vessel support activities, including crew changes, supplies and port visits for repairs.
• Ensure vessel operations comply with applicable safety procedures, regulations and operational requirements.

4. Client Relationship Management

• Liaise with clients to understand and meet operational expectations.
• Attend client operational meetings and workshops.
• Ensure applicable client requirements and contractual standards are observed onboard.

5. Cost and Resource Management

• Develop and implement budgets for assigned vessels or fleet operations.
• Identify and implement cost-effective measures to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in procurement processes to ensure the quality and accuracy of supplied items.
• Monitor vessel requisitions from request through delivery.
• Promote the efficient use of resources while maintaining safety and vessel serviceability.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must possess a Master’s Certificate of Competency (CoC).
• Minimum of 15 years’ onboard experience.
• Good knowledge of nautical science, marine operations, marine management and technology.
• Sound knowledge of marine Safety Management Systems and the ISM Code.
• Good understanding of offshore and ship operations, risk management and emergency response.
• Knowledge of marine machinery, equipment and vessel facilities.
• Strong organisational, supervisory and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work proactively, exercise sound judgement and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration and results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel offshore at short notice.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected], using “Marine Superintendent / ADPA” as the subject of the email.

Work Location: In person