The function is to perform day-to-day monitoring and coordination of Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE), Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI), RightShip, Port State Control (PSC), Terminal & U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Conformity (USCG COC) inspections and unannounced external Drug and Alcohol tests of all vessels.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Arrange / coordinate SIRE, CDI, USCG COC, RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) inspections and unannounced Drug and Alcohol tests.
Ensure that all corrective replies relating to observations of SIRE, CDI, RISQ, Terminal and PSC inspections are replied to within the stipulated time.
Liaise with the Technical and Operation departments for the pre-inspection information to be uploaded on Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) SIRE database for the SIRE 2.0 inspections.
Advise the various office departments regarding SIRE, CDI, RightShip and Oil Company inspection requirements.
Monitor validity dates of SIRE, CDI, USCG COC and RightShip inspections of all vessels.
Monitor validity dates of unannounced Drug and Alcohol tests.
Monitor vessel screening queries, and follow-up with Operations Superintendent so that the queries are responded to.
Follow-up with various office departments for the close-out of any Technical Holds on vessels.
Maintain the Inspection database and ensure it is up to date.
Follow up with the executives for the application of U.S. Vessel Response Plan and / or U.S. State local Response Plans for vessels entering U.S. waters.
Follow up with the executives for the application of Electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) for Vessel General Permit, and submission of changes and reports.
Liaise with Qualified Individual for any queries relating to U.S. calls.
Review the data from vessels inspections and apply continuous improvement process to:
Optimize costs arising out of vessel inspections
Optimize efficiency of the tasks carried out towards management of vessel inspections
Optimize processes surrounding vessel inspections
Analyze, enhance and improve the services provided to vessel management effectively
Organize and analyze data from vessel inspections accurately to establish trends and provide insights to management that facilitates decision-making.
Conduct training for sea staff attached to the department for shore training.
Conduct briefing for pre-joining Masters and Chief Engineers.
Manage, coach and motivate departments support staff to perform on the job.
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
Certificate of competency (Master Class 1)
1 year of command experience or 2 years’ experience as Superintendent in similar capacity
Tanker experience is mandatory when managing or being assigned to a tanker fleet
Good negotiation skills
Good people management skills
Good knowledge of Industry publications and other marine regulations