Senior/Vessel Manager

Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned vessels to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective performance in line with OSM Thome procedures, international regulations (ISM, ISPS, MLC), ISO, and customer expectations. Act as the primary point of contact for vessel operations, ensuring alignment between the vessel’s senior management team and shore-based support functions. Monitor and follow up on class, flag, port state, and third-party inspections; ensure timely rectification of deficiencies, certification compliance, and readiness for audits. Supervise crew selection, performance evaluation, and wellbeing of senior officers; support crewing decisions and maintain high standards of onboard leadership. Develop and control the vessel’s annual operating budget, manage cost performance, and support procurement, invoice approvals, and insurance claims. Coordinate and execute dry dockings, repairs, and vessel modifications, ensuring technical specifications, schedules, and costs meet agreed requirements. Support internal and external audits, inspections (e.g. SIRE, CDI, Rightship, Charterers Inspection); pre-vetting preparations, and timely follow up of findings. Support emergency response as a designated member of the crisis management team; participate in drills and coordinate incident follow-up, including risk assessment and experience transfer. Ensure vessel compliance with safety, environmental, and operational KPIs; monitor risk assessments and support improvement initiatives in cooperation with technical, HSEQ, and marine departments. Conduct regular vessel visits, track planned maintenance status, follow up on deficiencies, and prepare periodical operational reports for stakeholders. Liaise professionally with owners, charterers, and other external parties to ensure satisfaction with vessel performance and transparency on operational issues. Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Fleet Manager to support overall fleet performance and business objectives. Qualifications & Experiences Higher education, MSc/BSc within naval architecture, marine technology/engineering, or Higher maritime education and experience as chief engineer or navigational officer, or similar positions as Vessel Manager/Superintendent. Senior Vessel Manager: Ideally a proven track record for a minimum of 3 years in a shore-based shipping company as technical superintendent/vessel manager will have an advantage. Vessel Manager: Ideally a proven track record for a minimum of 1 year in a shore-based shipping company will have an advantage . Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, Class and vetting requirements. Proven leadership skills with experience managing vessel operations and multidisciplinary teams. Experience in vessel budgeting, cost control, and procurement processes. Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with owners, charterers, and internal departments. Prior experience sailing on applicable vessel type will be essential for assigned fleet