Marine Operations Superintendent
Qatar based.

An established international shipping company is seeking an experienced Marine Operations Superintendent to support the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of its fleet.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role covers marine operations, navigation, cargo handling, vetting and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with vessels, technical and HSSEQ teams, charterers and terminals to maintain operational standards and meet regulatory and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee marine operations to ensure vessels operate safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Ensure effective implementation of navigation, seamanship and cargo-handling policies across the fleet.
• Maintain compliance with international regulations, flag-state requirements, company policies and port, terminal and charterer requirements.
• Monitor vessel trading certification and ensure all required approvals remain valid.
• Coordinate SIRE and CDI inspections, respond to observations and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate vessel particulars and relevant records across SIRE, VPQ, TMSA and Q88 systems.
• Conduct vessel visits, marine inspections and internal audits, including navigational, cargo, safety, security and environmental audits.
• Coordinate the close-out of inspection and audit findings with technical and HSSEQ colleagues.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System.
• Brief senior officers before joining vessels on company procedures, operational requirements and charterer expectations.
• Monitor the performance of managed vessels and third-party managers against contractual obligations and owners’ instructions.
• Supervise voyage planning and vessel performance, supporting energy-efficiency requirements and the prevention and resolution of performance claims.
• Coordinate ship–shore compatibility studies, terminal approvals and mooring analyses.
• Act as the owner’s or operator’s representative during commercial ship-to-ship transfer operations.
• Lead incident investigations and operational risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions and lessons learned are implemented.
• Support emergency-response activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with the recruitment, assessment, promotion and development of seagoing personnel.
• Maintain effective communication between shore management and vessel staff, supporting improvements in onboard and shore-based operations.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Nautical Science or a related discipline and/or a Master Mariner Certificate of Competency with associated certification.
• Eight to twelve years’ relevant experience, including at least three years as Master preferably on LNG carriers, experience on LPG or crude oil/oil carriers considered.
• Ideally, at least two years’ experience in a shore-based management position within a large gas or oil shipping company.
• Strong understanding of marine operations, navigation, cargo handling and vessel performance.
• Sound knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, SOPEP and applicable maritime statutory requirements.
• Training and knowledge in emergency response, vessel vetting and ship inspections.
• Strong auditing skills, including lead auditor capability across ISO, ISM and ISPS requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and operational risk assessments.
• Confident working with shipowners, vessel crews and colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.
• A clear communicator able to coordinate effectively with vessels, charterers, terminals and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to undertake vessel visits and sailing inspections as required.