SHIP MANAGER

at  BW Epic Kosan Ltd

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

BW Epic Kosan owns and operates a fleet of 54 modern and high quality Refrigerated, Semi-refrigerated and Fully Pressurised gas carriers providing seaborne services for the transportation of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Ethylene, Ethane and petrochemicals. Our vessels serve as a crucial link in the international gas supply chains of leading oil majors and commodity trading houses throughout Southeast Asia, Europe, West Africa and the Americas. We employ approximately 2000 seafarers and a multi-national team of over 200 shore-based staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holding Chief Engineers Certificate of Competency.
• Sailing experience on MAN B&W ME type engines as Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant Engineer preferred on LPG / Ethylene / Ethane Vessels.
• Technologically driven, comfortable working in a digital environment, logical process development.
• No shore experience required.
• Ability to travel at short notice and manage 24/7 on call lifestyle.
• Ability to develop, improve and implement safe, and cost effective technical vessel management processes.
• An in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations governing vessels’ management.
• Committed and responsible in meeting deadlines with excellent time management skills.
• Independent, outcome driven, organized and
• Strong team orientation and has the ability to manage cross-functional relationships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Manage the daily technical & operational matters of a group of vessels covering the overall vessels maintenance, general condition, operational performance, repairs.
• Maintain stringent cost control of operating budget including financial reporting and preparing of vessels’ annual budgets.
• Ensure vessels are certificated in accordance to International regulations. Plan surveys and inspections, and any condition of class are completed within scheduled dates.
• Responsible for Drydock repairs - specification, planning and execution, budget/bill settlement.
• Conduct Management Inspections. Identify areas for improvement and verify implementation of the corrective and preventive action.
• Review and respond to vessel technical reports and equipment performance monitoring. Review vessels record keeping and documentation to comply to International regulations and Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Liaise with interested parties such as Class, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure vessels.
• Implement and maintain a safe, environmentally friendly, dependable and cost effective standard in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Establish consistent, professional and efficient service delivery standards at all times.
• Mentor and train officers and crew.
• Conduct appraisals of Officers and recommend actions.
• Interview engine officers to evaluate suitability for selection/promotion.
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents on board when appointed to do so by the Fleet Managers.