Fleet Superintendent

About the role 

We are looking for a Fleet Superintendent to join our Fleet Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective management of assigned vessels, working closely with ship staff, internal stakeholders, and external partners. 

You will play a key role in ensuring vessels operate in full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, while continuously improving performance, efficiency, and collaboration across the fleet. 

Key responsibilities :

Vessel operations & safety 

• Oversee day‑to‑day technical and operational management of assigned vessels 

• Ensure timely and appropriate support to vessels on operational and technical matters 

• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure safety remains the top priority in all operations 

• Conduct vessel visits and inspections and produce clear, actionable reports 

• Ensure compliance with international and local regulations, class requirements, and certification standards 

• Act promptly in the event of incidents, casualties, or delays and keep relevant stakeholders informed 

Performance & continuous improvement 

• Monitor vessel performance and initiate corrective actions where needed 

• Drive energy efficiency initiatives and support delivery of agreed KPIs 

• Identify and propose innovations, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements 

• Prepare reports and present insights to management and stakeholders 

• Perform technical inspections (in the job, yearly 15% travel involved) 

Budgeting & cost control 

• Prepare and manage budgets covering maintenance, repairs, stores, modifications, and dry‑dockings 

• Monitor costs and explain material deviations transparently and constructively 

• Ensure sound business and economic evaluations support decision‑making 

Dry‑docking, repairs & procurement 

• Plan and coordinate inspections and execution of dry‑dockings 

• Compile dry‑dock specifications and oversee execution 

• Manage repairs and modifications within agreed budgets and timelines 

• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure timely, cost‑effective purchasing of spares and stores 

• Approve requisitions, orders, and invoices within area of responsibility 

People & collaboration 

• Support the effective performance of crewing activities 

• Contribute to performance feedback, development, and appraisals for Masters and Chief Engineers 

• Work closely with Fleet Directors, Ocean Execution, Network Planning, and other stakeholders 

• Share knowledge and best practices across fleet groups to support continuous learning 

What you bring :

• Experience in ship or fleet management, marine engineering, or a related maritime field 

• Solid understanding of vessel operations, safety management, and regulatory compliance 

• Comfort working with budgets, cost control, and performance data 

• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures 

• A structured approach to problem‑solving, with room for flexibility and different working styles 

• Willingness to visit vessels as required