Seaway 7 is a global leader in the delivery of bottom-fixed offshore wind farm solutions, committed to contributing to an efficient and sustainable energy supply for the future. As a competent and experienced partner, Seaway 7 offers specialist foundation, offshore substation, submarine cable and wind turbine installation services and heavy transportation for the renewables sector.
With capabilities and an extensive expertise in project management, engineering, procurement and fabrication, Seaway 7 can deliver these services in a comprehensive array of contractual structures including Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI), (integrated) Transportation & Installation (T&I) and Balance of Plant (BoP) to our clients in the offshore wind industry.
Our people are at the heart of our business and are the key to our success. Together we operate a high-end fleet with enabling capabilities and scale, allowing efficient worldwide operations, while providing vessel flexibility and optionality to clients. The active fleet comprises ten vessels with two more high-specification assets, designed for the installation of next generation of wind turbine generators and foundations, under construction.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Seaway 7 have a requirement for a Vessel Superintendent to join their team in Zoetermeer on a full time, permanent basis.
The Vessel Superintendent is accountable for the management and safe and efficient operation of vessels under their jurisdiction within an assigned fleet, including all permanent fixed equipment onboard (with support from specialist personnel as necessary). The Vessel Superintendent must ensure that allocated vessels are operated with maximised safety and availability at optimised cost, and that all owned equipment is managed according to Seaway 7 equipment assurance policy.
The role is accountable for contributing to the development of all Seaway 7’s policies and procedures.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Seaway 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
Specific Key Responsibilities & Activities
- Develop and maintain the reporting system in place between the vessel(s) and the shore-based facility.
- Monitor Safety and Pollution prevention operations.
- Work within budget restraints for the efficient operation of vessels.
- Develop and administer reliable budget forecasts against the approved budget plan.
- Implement company policies shipboard and monitor the execution of these policies.
- Maintain accurate records of all vessel(s) activities, communications and technical dossiers.
- Liaise with clients and vessel(s) owners regarding operational matters.
- Liaise with Project and Operations to establish requirements and provide assistance if possible.
- Liaise with Technical & Engineering and Mobile Assets Teams and in particular their departmental managers to co-ordinate equipment deliverables and assurance.
- Promote the use of the company Business Management System.
- Liaise with the Technical Support Manager and Dry-dock/CAPEX Project Manager relevant to vessel(s) servicing and dry dock commitments.
- Responsible for the implementation of ISM requirements whilst at sea.
- Liaise with Classification Societies and Maritime Authorities relevant to maintenance of vessel certification.
- Coordinate ISM audits as well as LOLER and PUWER compliance audits.
- Preparation, Review and Compilation of vessel operating manuals.
- Interface with Sales & Marketing Department to provide assistance with bids etc.
- Line Manager for Captains and Chief Engineers of assigned Vessels.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS/ STAKEHOLDERS
External
- Global Clients.
- Class, Flag and other Marine Authorities.
- External Equipment / Service Suppliers.
- Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Internal
- Fleet Directors.
- OR F&E Directors / Managers.
- OR Support Functions.
- Vessel Operations Managers.
- P&O VP, Directors and Project Managers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Capable of thinking ahead and anticipating vessel(s) requirements.
- Sufficient maritime and managerial experience to provide a level of confidence within the ranks of the marine crew.
- Thorough knowledge of marine activities relative to vessel operating parameters.
- Able to implement budgetary controls in order to achieve cost targets.
- Sufficient technical knowledge to contribute towards the resolution of technical problems.
- Pleasant disposition with the capability to be authoritative when necessary.
- Strong co-ordination, organisation and liaison skills with the ability to seek and gain consensus solutions to complex issues.
- The ability to understand interface relationship between marine and project personnel.
KNOWLEDGE
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· Educated to a preferred degree level in Marine Engineering, but experience may be considered.
· Master Mariner or Chief Engineer qualified.
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