Vessel Manager

Location: Singapore, SG

Vessel Manager

CMA Ships, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, covers all facets of the maritime business: from the fleet management of the vessels to that of the crew members.
CMA Ships is also a team of experts responsible for implementing innovative solutions and making CMA CGM vessels more energy efficient.

Summary
CMA CGM is one of the world’s largest container shipping companies based in Marseille, France, equipped with a young and diverse fleet of more than 550 vessels. In view of our exciting expansion plans, we are seeking a Vessel Manager to join our office in Singapore for this onshore role.

Reporting to the Fleet Manager, you will be managing your assigned fleet of vessels, ensuring the ships are at optimal operational readiness with a strong focus on safety, fuel efficiency, and lower carbon footprint.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Lead and ensure Safety at all levels
   • Promote and develop a safety mindset onboard and in the office
   • Be an active player in events investigations and continuous improvement
   • Participate in the Management of Change culture
   • Aim for Operational Excellence
   • Ensure ships comply at all times with International, flag state, classification society, and port state rules and regulations
2. Oversee crew management matters
   • Be the Manager of your onboard team
   • Brief crew on organisational policies, documentation, and procedures
   • Conduct appraisals and performance reviews of senior officers
   • Ensure team members are trained, coached, and mentored in alignment with industry standards and organisational needs
   • Responsible for the overall welfare of crew onboard
3. Manage maintenance of ships to ensure seaworthiness
   • Coordinate with service engineers, manufacturers, and contractors for ship repairs and maintenance issues
   • Consult with manufacturers for specialist advice and guidance in complex ship repairs and maintenance issues
   • Ensure ships' conditions and maintenance standards adhere to organisational procedures
   • Prepare specifications and evaluate tenders
   • Monitor ship defects list and ensure follow-up is carried out to address defects
   • Conduct Risk Analysis, including nature and causes of serious breakdowns and damages
4. Manage ship budget and expenditure
   • Monitor operating costs and submit quarterly budget follow-up reports
   • Submit reports on budget, monthly key performance indicators, and targets
   • Resource planning management to support vessel operations

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in managing vessels independently with reputable ship owners or ship managers and/or experience in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Shipyard project management experience is a plus
• Safety-oriented mindset
• Has track records of Operational Excellence
• Knowledge and experience with container ships is advantageous but not a must
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team-based environment
• An excellent team player
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Good stakeholder management and decision-making skills are a must

**This role is opened for local employment only.

**Salary package (local) & job title shall be commensurate with experience.
**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.