About Us
The BSM team includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in over 30 locations and across the oceans. Together we move a fleet of 650 vessels responsibly while protecting our people, our fleet and the environment.
As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.
As a family-owned business, we value a culture of caring for one another. Our strength is our diversity, with over 80 nationalities in our company. Join BSM today as we continue shaping the future of shipping while enabling international commerce for millions worldwide.
Job Objective
Oversees and monitors the overall safety, security, nautical and commercial operation (including commercial effectiveness and voyage efficiency) of the assigned ships. Ensure OHSE, Energy and Environmental policies are upheld.
Key Accountabilities
- Monitoring updates and proposing improvements in safety, security and commercial effectiveness and voyage efficiency of vessels assigned to fleet team by participating in relevant seminars, and implementing Group initiatives, alerts, and incident corrective actions.
- Provide commercial and operational support to assigned vessel for the effective fulfilment of voyage and cargo requirements.
- Manage relationship with owner and charterer
- Monitor navigational operation, voyage performance, commercial operation and cargo operation of the assigned vessel to ensure compliance with statutory industry standards, national and international rules and regulations, safety regulations and operational standards of BSM and that of the vessel owner.
- Assist (TSI) with identifying potential discrepancies from operational standards and proposes solutions for effective operation of the navigational and cargo equipment of the assigned vessels.
- Monitors that all assigned vessels possess the required statutory certification for safe operation in accordance with Class, Port State Control and Flag State requirements, maritime legislation, safety regulations and operational standards of both BSM and vessels owners.
- Identifies elevated risk conditions and circumstances in a timely manner and provides support and guidance to Technical Superintendents and Masters to adequately mitigate such risks. This includes ship security risks.
- Take the role of Company Security Officer
- Supports Master with pre-vetting preparation, including internal SIRE inspection and risk assessment.
- Support Master during vetting and third-party audits and inspections including SIRE, CDI, FSI, PSC
- Prepare responses to internal and third-party audits and inspections including SIRE, CDI, FSI, PSC and implement corrective actions
- Review of SMS safety related documentation.
- In liaison with LPSQ and FPD, assist and support sea staff with alignment of marine requirements.
- Assist with the Company initiatives regarding the human element
- Provide guidance on standards and policies contributing towards safety
- Provide guidance on standards and policies contributing towards environmental protection
- Provide guidance to TO in purchasing activities of the navigation, communication, safety, mooring equipment and other equipment
- Enables the accurate and timely provision of information to clients and management of SMC, in order to increase client awareness on BSM services and enhance their satisfaction and commitment.
- Develops all necessary reports and documentation and results and upon approval, submits them to ship owners, BSM clients and management, thus contributing to the better collaboration, enhancement of clients commitment and promotion of Company's profile.
- Communicates with clients on operational issues as required.
- Handling cargo claims and liaison with P&I / Insurance as required and dealing with commercial disputes such as off-hire when required.
- Provides on-request feedback on performance appraisals developed onboard. Prepares appraisals of sea staff during sailing visits.
Requirements
Education Qualifications:
M.Sc or B.Sc in Maritime Studies/ Naval Engineering or Naval Architecture or
Master Certificate of Competency
Work Experience
At least 3 years sailing experience as Master
At least 6 years experience as Marine superintendent in a ship management / owning company
Benefits
Why you should join us!
- Career development opportunities
- Technical and soft skills training
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Annual performance bonus
- Diverse workforce
- Flexible work opportunities
Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family! 
