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Job Purpose
The Fleet Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, compliant and cost-effective management of the assigned fleet. The Fleet Manager ensures that the assets operate in accordance with company policies, Client requirements, international maritime regulations and industry best practices while maximizing operational performance and vessel availability.
About the Maritime Cluster
AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering “everything you need on the seas.”
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the assigned vessels.
- Ensure vessels are operated safely, efficiently and in compliance with contractual obligations.
- Monitor vessel utilization, performance and operational readiness.
- Coordinate vessel (de-) mobilizations and project-specific requirements.
- Liaise with contractors, review contract terms and conditions and inspect received fleet materials.
Safety-related responsibilities:
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the fleet.
- Ensure compliance with all appliccable international maritime regulations.
- Report and investigate incidents and near misses, implementing safety measures.
- Communicate HSE requirements to the operation team.
- Participate in internal/external audits.
Financial responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage the (operational) budgets for the assigned vessels.
- Ensure that expenditures and fleet projects are prepared in accordance with the department’s overall budget.
People Management Responsibilities:
- Support Masters and offshore personnel in operational decision-making and problem resolution.
- Assign authority and responsibilities, maintaining a competent workforce.
- Appraise office personnel and vessel Masters.
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Responsible for cost-effective and efficient fleet operations.
- Monitor market developments and expand activities.
- Ensure availability of resources before mobilization.
- Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments and utilize information to adapt strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on fleet performance, including financial, operational, and market-related data.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of offshore industry standards.
- Experience operating with Aramco / ADNOC.
- Good proficiency in MS Office Suite and PMS.
- Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role
Required Skills
- Experience in Marine fleet management.
- Leadership and effective supervision.
- Must be an effective communicator and have good computer skills.
- Must be familiar with all operational, maintenance and repair aspects of the response equipment