Assistant Vessel Manager - Technical Management

About the role

An established international ship management company is looking for an Assistant Vessel Manager to join its technical management team in Singapore. The role supports Vessel Managers and Technical Superintendents in the day-to-day technical management of assigned vessels, and suits seafaring officers looking to move ashore or maritime professionals wanting to develop in vessel technical management.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Vessel Managers and Technical Superintendents in the daily technical management of assigned vessels.
• Monitor vessel maintenance, planned maintenance systems (PMS), machinery performance and technical defects.
• Coordinate vessel repairs, maintenance schedules, technical services and spare parts requirements.
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, vessel personnel, suppliers and internal departments.
• Review technical reports, maintenance records and defect follow-up actions.
• Support vessel budget monitoring, technical expenditure and invoice verification.
• Help ensure vessels comply with company procedures, safety standards and maritime regulations.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the technical management team.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Seafaring experience as an Engineering Officer is preferred; deck officers with relevant technical experience may also be considered.
• Candidates with prior shore-based technical management experience are welcome.
• Good understanding of vessel machinery, maintenance systems and technical operations.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a shore-based vessel management environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance systems (PMS).

Interested candidates can contact the recruiter at Caliber8 Recruitment for a confidential discussion.