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VBunkers is 100% owned by Vitol, an expert bunker tanker manager and operator with extensive experience of physical bunker supplies in the port of Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering port, and a fleet of 18 modern Singapore flagged bunker tankers. 

• Attend to vessels to verify health, safety standards and execution of environmental protection policy onboard.
• Guide vessel in compliance to Company’s policies, international rules & regulations and oil major’s requirement.  
• Advise on changes in legislation and/or industry best practices and submit recommendations for approval.
• Proposal amendments of company’s SMS manuals for approval.
• Conduct annual internal Safety Inspection (Marine) and Navigational Audit on board vessels.
• Conduct Internal ISM audit and co-ordinate external ISM/ISPS/MLC audit on board vessels.
• Guide vessel in preparation of SIRE Inspection and carry out pre-vetting on board prior to the inspection.
• Arrange and attend to vessel SIRE inspection and follow up with rectification report within due dates for approval.
• Follow up vessel’s PSC/FSC inspection and any other external inspection/surveys (Terminal Inspection, P&I survey, Banker Inspection etc.).
• Conduct investigate and report for marine incident, accident, casualty and customers complaints, as required.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions for any Non-Conformance relating to health, safety and environment protection.
• Evaluate Master and sea staff’s performance via internal inspection onboard and proposal actions to be taken.
• Conduct crew interview as crewing department requested.
• Prepare relevant TMSA element upload as assigned.
• Monitor and process vessels routine reports.  
• Monitor vessels deficiency report, especially for critical equipment to ensure deficiencies are timely close-out.
• Carry out sales & purchase inspections and tasks related to taking over vessels and newbuilding, as assigned.
• Arrange for vessel safety equipment service (life rafts, fire-fighting appliances etc.) within due dates.
• Monitor and supply vessel operations related equipment service (cargo hoses, fenders, mooring ropes, UTI etc.).
• Verify all deck repairs, stores, maintenance and servicing quotation/invoices for approval.
• Controlling of budget of deck store, spares and repair.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Marine Manager.

• COC Class 1 or 2 holders with sailing experience on oil tankers.
• At least 1 years’ experience as a Marine Superintendent in ship management operations.
• Foreign going chief officer with sea experience preferred. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and good organization skills
• Analytical, able to work independently, results-oriented, resourceful, and pro-active.

Only successful candidates will be notified.

Vitol Asia is committed to providing equal opportunities to all staff. Globally, Vitol seeks to conduct its business in accordance with the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, including those on human rights, one of which is to “Ensure a diverse and inclusive work place, where possible, free from discrimination regardless of age, gender, race, cultural heritage, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.”