VETTING AUDITOR

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

BW Epic Kosan

owns and operates a fleet of about 48 modern and high quality fully pressurized, semi-refrigerated and ethylene capable gas carriers providing seaborne services for the transportation of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), petrochemicals and other specialty gases. We are headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Copenhagen, Manila, and Tokyo. Our vessels serve as a crucial link in the international gas supply chains of leading energy majors and commodity trading houses throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. We employ approximately 2,000 seafarers and a multi-national team of about 180 shore-based staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to Fleet Manager, Vetting
• Conduct Internal Vetting preparation and training of the crew onboard as per the schedule
• Identify areas for improvement and verify the implementation of the corrective and preventive action
• Verify that ship staff carry out the required procedures as per assigned routines at the right time
• Ensure that vessel is being Managed and safely operated in accordance with the Company’s IMS procedures and in compliance with the Local, National/ International statutory, regulatory and mandatory rules and regulations.
• Active participate in various Safety Campaigns (both in support creating campaigns – and implement o/b).
• Ensure that the vessel complies with SIRE and CDI requirements, identify and report any gaps or trends with the respective Fleet Manager Vetting.
• Verify onboard Planned Maintenance System (PMS) processes are carried out in compliance with Company processes (incl. usage of Permits, Risk Assessment, Daily workplan and Toolbox meetings).
• Compliance related with a large focus on Environmental concerns, early warning signs / safety weak signals / suggest corrective measures / including repairs and maintenance to prevent their recurrence.
• Carry out Training onboard to close out knowledge gaps on safety matters.
• Analyze reports, such as SIRE / CDI and verify that previously raised observations have been properly closed out.
• Provide proactive input to the Fleet Manager Vetting Singapore & Copenhagen to identify trends and improve vetting results.
• Act as a liaison between the vessel and senior management ashore.
• Verify implementation of evolving changes to SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Class, Flag State, Oil Major and other applicable requirements on vessels.
• Provide information on raised observations during the inspection and produce a report with an explanation of why the observation was raised including pictures of the raised observation when possible.
• Ensure that all crew members are well familiarised with the SIRE 2.0 regime.
• Evaluate, provide inputs and verify on the Performance Influencing Factors (PIF) for fleet vessels.
• Inculcate onboard a robust overview of the inspection process and assist in preparation of the PIQ. Train the onboard staff on the correct way of providing accurate and correct data for submissions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sailed minimum as Master or Chief Engineer.
• Minimum 24 months experience as Master/Chief Officer or Chief Engineer/2nd Engineer in Tankers (Gas carriers preferred). Shore-based superintendent experience on Gas vessels considered as alternative.
• Technologically driven, comfortable working in a digital environment, logical process development.
• Ability to travel at short notice - and manage a 24/7 on call lifestyle (outside vacations).
• An in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations governing vessels’ management.
• Committed and responsible in meeting deadlines with excellent time management skills.
• Independent, outcome driven, organized and resourceful.
• Strong team orientation and has the ability to manage cross-functional relationships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Possess empathy towards all nationalities.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Fleet Manager, Vetting
• Conduct Internal Vetting preparation and training of the crew onboard as per the schedule
• Identify areas for improvement and verify the implementation of the corrective and preventive action
• Verify that ship staff carry out the required procedures as per assigned routines at the right time
• Ensure that vessel is being Managed and safely operated in accordance with the Company’s IMS procedures and in compliance with the Local, National/ International statutory, regulatory and mandatory rules and regulations.
• Active participate in various Safety Campaigns (both in support creating campaigns – and implement o/b).
• Ensure that the vessel complies with SIRE and CDI requirements, identify and report any gaps or trends with the respective Fleet Manager Vetting.
• Verify onboard Planned Maintenance System (PMS) processes are carried out in compliance with Company processes (incl. usage of Permits, Risk Assessment, Daily workplan and Toolbox meetings).
• Compliance related with a large focus on Environmental concerns, early warning signs / safety weak signals / suggest corrective measures / including repairs and maintenance to prevent their recurrence.
• Carry out Training onboard to close out knowledge gaps on safety matters.
• Analyze reports, such as SIRE / CDI and verify that previously raised observations have been properly closed out.
• Provide proactive input to the Fleet Manager Vetting Singapore & Copenhagen to identify trends and improve vetting results.
• Act as a liaison between the vessel and senior management ashore.
• Verify implementation of evolving changes to SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Class, Flag State, Oil Major and other applicable requirements on vessels.
• Provide information on raised observations during the inspection and produce a report with an explanation of why the observation was raised including pictures of the raised observation when possible.
• Ensure that all crew members are well familiarised with the SIRE 2.0 regime.
• Evaluate, provide inputs and verify on the Performance Influencing Factors (PIF) for fleet vessels.
• Inculcate onboard a robust overview of the inspection process and assist in preparation of the PIQ. Train the onboard staff on the correct way of providing accurate and correct data for submissions.