Berge Bulk Hiring! Full Time Dry Docking Superintendent in - Ricebowl

About Berge Bulk

Situated within Singapore's vibrant maritime hub, Berge Bulk leads innovation in the shipping industry. Embracing their vision of leading the world towards a zero-carbon future through safe, efficient, and sustainable shipping practices, Berge Bulk is making significant strides in technological advancements. With a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, Berge Bulk is actively shaping the future of shipping. This strategic pursuit reflects their commitment to maritime technology leadership.

Berge Bulk’s three key milestones

Berge Bulk has set an ambitious decarbonization timeline which consists of three key milestones…

• Offsetting 100% of Scope-1 carbon emissions from 2025.
• Build and operate a zero-emissions vessel by 2030.
• Achieve zero-emissions fleetwide by 2050.

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Purpose of the Job

The Dry Dock Superintendent reports to the Head of Dry Docking & Repairs. This position is responsible for structural/mechanical inspections, planning and preparation of repair specifications and assisting dry-docking of the vessels within the drydocking team as required.

The individual is able to work independently and possesses good interpersonal and communication skills and a great team player. He/she is positive, self-motivated and enjoys constant challenges such as solving structural problems and developing innovative solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan & execute vessel’s voyage surveys, CAP Surveys with best possible way which meets operations, technical & class requirements, and complete the inspection reports, repair specification and repair plans. Attend vessel tank’s general condition inspection and complete the hull condition reports. Carryout mechanical voyage inspections where applicable.
• Plan vessel’s dry-docking schedule & prepare dry-docking mechanical / hull & coating repair specifications at least 6 months in advance and discuss with Vessel Managers.
• Carry out a condition assessment of fleet vessels to evaluate coating and structural plus mechanical condition.
• Attend vessel dry-docking and supervise dry-dock activities such as structural repairs, coating upgrades, mechanical work, and service attendance co-ordination. Furnish daily reports to the office.
• Prepare daily / weekly docking reports and updates to management. Prepare docking completion report complete with photos and all service reports within 2 weeks of completion of docking. Reports to be filed in the vessels e-docking folder.
• Assist in dry-docking cost budgeting/control and final bill negotiations.
• Control the site activities and cost control while in dry-dock and furnish reports daily to the Dry-Docking Commercial superintendent of any alterations to the specification with estimated cost adjustments.
• Attend to hull structural related issues raised from ship and render technical advice & support to the ship.
• Attend vessel pre-purchase inspections and involve in other projects as and when required.
• Carry out life extension analysis and facilitate cost projection for fleet vessel based on age and timeline.
• Plan and monitor voyage/riding repairs while vessel is in service in order to minimize vessel’s yard stay.
• Involve in special projects and programs as directed by the Head of Department - Technical Support & Dry Docking.

Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma in Marine engineering/Naval Architecture/Ship Construction or ship related diploma
• Minimum 4 to 5 years’ shipyard experience including: 1)Structural and coating experience 2)Mechanical, hydraulic, piping, ER experience 3)Knowledge of QHSSE 4)Familiar with IACS structural standards for ship repair and ship building
• Candidates with the following certificates would have an advantage: 1)CWI/Welding inspector certificate 2)NDT cert 3)Coating Inspector certificate 4)Seagoing experience in a similar capacity serving as a Second Engineer or Chief Officer
• Senior Dry-Docking Superintendent – At least 5 years’ experience.
• Dry Docking Superintendent - At least 3 years’ experience.
• Assistant Dry-Docking Superintendent – 0-3 years’ experience or diploma in Marine engineering / Naval Architecture / Ship Construction or ship related diploma

Preferred

• Preferably a member of a relevant professional body (e.g. IMarEST, RINA)
• Preferably holds prior experience as similar role in a shipowner company or ship management company.

Travel

• The individual will be required to travel to assigned ships and sail with the vessels from time to time. (approximately 50% to 70% travel)

Primary Location: Singapore, MBFC Tower 3

Job Title: Dry Docking Superintendent

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid