Technical Superintendent Tanker
Singh Business Services - Permanent Recruitment | Executive Search Firm into Diversified Sectors
About the Role
Technical Superintendent - Tanker
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee technical operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of assigned tanker vessels.
- Plan and monitor dry-dockings, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and maritime regulations.
- Conduct vessel inspections.
- Review performance reports.
- Analyze technical issues.
- Coordinate with shipboard staff, vendors, and classification societies.
- Prepare and manage budgets for technical activities.
- Optimize vessel performance.
- Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Report regularly to management.
- Participate in audits.
- Continuously improve technical standards and operating procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ship Management experience, including oversight of tanker operations, technical budgets, and maintenance planning.
- Maritime expertise, with knowledge of international regulations, safety standards, and classification society requirements.
- Proven Inspection capabilities, including conducting onboard surveys, audits, and condition assessments for tanker vessels.
- Marine Engineering skills, such as understanding of propulsion systems, machinery, and onboard equipment troubleshooting.
- Sailing background or sea-going experience, ideally as a marine engineer or deck officer on tankers.
- Familiarity with tanker-specific operations (cargo handling, ballast systems, inert gas systems, and safety protocols).
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, prepare reports, and communicate effectively.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vessels and priorities.
- Proficiency in using ship management software and standard office applications.
Qualifications
- Chief Engineer with 12 months sailing experience on Tanker vessels.
- Relevant degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related maritime discipline.
- Technical Superintendent experience will be an added advantage.
- Stable career with good technical experience of Dry Docks, New Build projects, or Take over vessels will be an advantage.
- Experience in a similar Technical Superintendent or senior shipboard technical role will be an advantage.
Job Location: Hongkong, Singapore, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai.





