• The Vessel Manager is responsible for the day-to-day technical, operational, and budgetary performance of assigned vessels, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective management in line with the Total Quality Management System (TQM), ISM Code, ISO standards, Flag State and Class requirements, and owner expectations. The role acts as the primary point of contact between the office and shipboard teams, managing technical issues, dry dockings, repairs, audits, and budget performance. The Vessel Manager works closely with the Fleet Manager, supporting overall fleet performance and participating in emergency response, continuous improvement, and stakeholder communication
• 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.