*Candidates must be able to speak French language to be considered for this role due to the nature of the position*
The Marine Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the safe, secure, and compliant operation of assigned vessels. This role acts as the primary link between shore management and onboard teams, overseeing safety, environmental protection, and operational performance. The position ensures vessels receive the necessary resources and support, while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
The Marine Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the safe, secure, and compliant operation of assigned vessels. This role acts as the primary link between shore management and onboard teams, overseeing safety, environmental protection, and operational performance. The position ensures vessels receive the necessary resources and support, while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Reporting Line
- Reports to: General Manager
- Direct Reports: None
- Location: Marseille, France
- Ensure full compliance with maritime regulations and company safety management systems (SMS).
- Oversee ISPS, SOPEP, and certification management.
- Manage safety meetings, emergency response processes, and onboard management reviews.
- Conduct internal and external audits.
- Oversee incident prevention, investigations, and P&I insurance matters.
- Ensure SMS familiarisation and briefing of senior officers.
- Oversee crewing OPEX accounts.
- Conduct crew performance appraisals.
- Support crewing activities and develop onboard leadership through briefings and evaluations.
- Monitor charts, publications, and navigational readiness.
- Coordinate with charterers and ensure charter party requirements are implemented onboard.
- Support Technical Superintendents where required.
- Manage ad‑hoc projects assigned by senior fleet leadership.
- Timely and accurate delivery of work.
- Effective internal and external communication.
- High levels of customer satisfaction.
- Strong and collaborative internal working relationships.
- Strong understanding of the maritime industry and stakeholder landscape.
- Meets qualification requirements for Designated Person Ashore (DPA) as per MSC‑MEPC.7/Circ.6.
- Completed approved DPA and Company Security Officer (CSO) courses.
- Relevant maritime or industry qualifications.
- Minimum 1 year sailing experience as Master.
- At least 1 year shore-based experience in an HSEQ role.
- Proven leadership experience within a maritime operational environment.