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About Us
Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.
We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.
Purpose
• The Vessel Manager has the technical management within a ship group headed by a Fleet Manager.
Interrelations
• The Vessel Manager reports to the Fleet Manager. The shipboard management of the assigned vessels reports to the Vessel Manager.
In matters related to assigned vessels, the Vessel Manager also interrelates with:
• Ship staff in connection with briefing visit, selection and screening.
• Other internal and external support functions
• Owner, class society, insurance handlers and other external bodies.
• The Vessel Manager interrelates with assigned Project Team from Docking and Special Projects group for matters related to his vessel Docking Projects
Formal authorities
The Vessel Manager has the authority to:
• Approve requisitions originated on the vessel, and the issuing of purchase orders for the vessels.
• Approve payment within the limit of $ 25,000
• Delegate authority to the internal support functions
Main responsibilities and tasks
• Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and environment conscious operation of the vessels assigned, typical 3-4 LNG vessels.
• To ensure vessel/s comply with all relevant rules & regulations with special emphasis on the ISM code, the applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standard as well as flag state, port state and the industry's special requirements and regulations, and render support to ships as appropriate.
• During the absence of a Vessel Manager, the Fleet Manager in the respective Group assumes the responsibility or delegate another back up vessel manager.
He/She shall further:
• Give support on matters related to technical operations.
• Keep technical and operational statistics.
• Attend to additional duties as decided during the annual employee dialogue.
• Analyse and respond to Undesired Events.
• Participate in evaluation of Shipboard management Systems Review
• Arrange Management Reviews and ensure actions decided upon are implemented
Accountabilities
• The position will be measured against safe and incident free operation of the assigned vessels and in line with WSM and Client KPIs.
Qualifications
Mandatory requirements
• Technical/maritime qualifications with seagoing experience as Chief Engineer on motor LNG vessels, preferably XDF engine
or
• Maritime degree with Shore based experience as vessel manager of motor LNG vessels and/or FSRU
• Shore experience on LNG carrier as vessel manager preferred.
• Previous Experience with FSRU will be an added advantage.
• Good command of oral and written English.
• Advanced computer knowledge.
• Environmental focused
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to develop close relationships with shipboard staff, vessel owners, charterers as well as internal and external support functions.
Competency Requirement
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Team Commitment
• Creativity & Innovation
• Professionalism
Mandatory Training Requirements upon employment
- DOCMAP Training
- BASSnet Training
- Incident investigation (Validity 5 Yrs)
- Risk Assessment (Validity 5 Yr)
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