General Manager, Marine Operations

We are partnering with an established international container shipping company that is expanding its operational leadership team in Singapore. The company is looking an experienced and forward-thinking General Manager/ Deputy GM, Marine Operations to lead the full spectrum of marine operations across its global container fleet. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of leadership experience within international liner companies and have solid expertise in container operations, stowage, bunker management, port/terminal coordination, and fleet performance.

Key Responsibilities

Marine & Fleet Operations Management

• Lead the day-to-day marine operations of the container fleet, ensuring navigational safety, schedule reliability, and compliance with global standards.
• Oversee voyage planning, weather routing, speed & fuel optimisation, and bunker consumption management (IMO 2020 / MARPOL compliance).
• Direct and validate stowage planning to ensure optimal capacity utilisation, vessel stability, and safe cargo operations.
• Manage global port & terminal coordination, berth planning, congestion issues, and operational bottlenecks.
• Ensure accurate operational documentation and compliance with international regulations, PSC/ flag requirements, environmental rules, and SMS policies.
• Oversee vessel audits, inspections, certifications, and support technical teams on drydocking, retrofits, and performance upgrades.

Performance, Cost & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Develop and manage operational budgets including port charges, bunker consumption, and marine-related expenses.
• Monitor operational KPIs such as vessel turnaround time, on-time performance, bunker efficiency, and cost metrics.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, network planning, chartering, equipment and regional offices to ensure operations align with business strategy and trade requirements.
• Lead communication between Singapore operations and China HQ to maintain strong alignment on priorities and execution.

Risk Management and Senior Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead operational response during disruptions: severe weather, port shutdowns, labour issues, equipment failures, or voyage delays.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for vessel rerouting, missed port calls, and cargo prioritisation.
• Engage with port authorities, terminal operators, P&I clubs, class societies, and regulators to uphold strong operational relationships.

Key Requirements

• Master Mariner/ Chief Officer background is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in marine operations, including at least 5 years in leadership within international liner companies.
• Strong knowledge of container operations, stowage, stability & bunker management.
• Mandarin-speaking to liaise effectively with Chinese senior leadership and vessel operations teams.
• Willingness to travel based on operational needs.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.