We are supporting an established marine organisation with the appointment of an experienced Marine Superintendent to provide operational and marine assurance support across a fleet of offshore and wind-focused vessels.
This is a shore-based position suited to an experienced senior deck officer with strong Dynamic Positioning exposure and a sound understanding of offshore vessel operations. The successful candidate will work closely with vessel Masters, shore-based management and external stakeholders to maintain high standards across navigation, marine operations, safety, compliance and client delivery.
The Role You will provide marine operational oversight for an assigned group of vessels, acting as a key point of support for Masters and senior officers while ensuring vessels continue to operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant regulatory, client and company requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day marine and operational support to vessel Masters and senior officers
- Monitoring vessel standards across navigation, bridge operations, offshore activities and general marine performance
- Completing regular vessel visits, inspections and operational reviews
- Supporting vessels in preparation for client, flag, class and other external inspections
- Following up findings, deficiencies and improvement actions through to completion
- Conducting internal audits and contributing to wider marine assurance activities
- Supporting investigations into marine incidents, accidents and operational events
- Reviewing operational risks and assisting with the development of appropriate mitigation measures
- Supporting safe navigation and bridge resource management standards across the fleet
- Providing guidance around cargo, deck and offshore operational activities where applicable
- Supporting vessel operations associated with offshore projects and wind farm activities
- Assisting with project planning, tender documentation and vessel-specific operational requirements
- Monitoring statutory, class and flag certification relating to allocated vessels
- Supporting the organisation's designated safety and security responsibilities where required
- Reviewing vessel reports and monitoring operational performance and compliance
- Identifying training or competency gaps during vessel visits and providing coaching or guidance where appropriate
- Supporting the assessment and selection of senior marine personnel, including Masters and Chief Officers
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of marine procedures, standards and operational guidance
- Working closely with technical, HSEQ, crewing and operational colleagues on fleet-related matters
- Supporting additional marine projects and operational initiatives as required
- Previous sailing experience at Master level
- A minimum of two years' command experience
- Strong experience aboard offshore, renewable energy support or wind farm vessels
- Good practical knowledge of Dynamic Positioning operations
- A strong understanding of international maritime legislation, marine standards and recognised industry guidance
- Experience conducting marine inspections and vessel assurance activities
- Knowledge of internal auditing processes
- Experience participating in or leading incident investigations
- A good understanding of marine risk assessment and risk management
- Strong operational knowledge of offshore vessel activities
- The ability to communicate confidently with vessel crews, clients and shore-based stakeholders
- A collaborative and practical approach to problem solving
- Strong written and spoken English
- Offshore wind project operations
- Client-specific marine assurance requirements
- Vessel mobilisation or project preparation
- Tender and operational documentation
- Safety management systems
- Designated Person or Company Security responsibilities
- Senior officer interviewing and competency assessment
- Fleet-wide navigation or marine operational standards