SHIP MANAGER

BW Epic Kosan owns and operates a fleet of 58 modern and high quality Refrigerated, Semi-refrigerated and Fully Pressurised gas carriers providing seaborne services for the transportation of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Ethylene, Ethane and petrochemicals. Our vessels serve as a crucial link in the international gas supply chains of leading oil majors and commodity trading houses throughout Southeast Asia, Europe, West Africa and the Americas. We employ approximately 2000 seafarers and a multi-national team of over 200 shore-based staff.

• Manage the daily technical & operational matters of a group of vessels covering the overall vessels maintenance, general condition, operational performance, repairs.
• Maintain stringent cost control of operating budget including financial reporting and preparing of vessels annual budgets.
• Ensure vessels are certificated in accordance to International regulations. Plan surveys and inspections, and any condition of class are completed within scheduled dates.
• Responsible for Drydock repairs - specification, planning and execution, budget/bill settlement.
• Conduct Management Inspections. Identify areas for improvement and verify implementation of the corrective and preventive action.
• Review and respond to vessel technical reports and equipment performance monitoring. Review vessels record keeping and documentation to comply to International regulations and Companys Policies and Procedures.
• Liaise with interested parties such as Class, Oil Majors, Ship Owners, Suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure vessels.
• Implement and maintain a safe, environmentally friendly, dependable and cost effective standard in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Establish consistent, professional and efficient service delivery standards at all times.
• Mentor and train officers and crew.
• Conduct appraisals of Officers and recommend actions.
• Interview engine officers to evaluate suitability for selection/promotion.
• Conduct investigation of incidents/accidents on board when appointed to do so by the Fleet Managers.

• Holding Chief Engineers Certificate of Competency.
• Sailing experience on MAN B&W ME type engines as Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant Engineer preferred on LPG / Ethylene / Ethane Vessels.
• Technologically driven, comfortable working in a digital environment, logical process development.
• No shore experience required.
• Ability to travel at short notice and manage 24/7 on call lifestyle.
• Ability to develop, improve and implement safe, and cost effective technical vessel management processes.
• 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
• Strong team orientation and has the ability to manage cross-functional relationships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

BW Epic Kosan offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to bright and ambitious people, who have the skills and determination to succeed in a career in the maritime industry.

Our success is attributed to attracting, developing and retaining among the best people our industry has to offer. We place great emphasis on developing talent and maximizing the opportunities for our staff to progress within the company.

This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the most progressive companies in the industry. Interested candidates should submit their covering letter and a detailed curriculum vitae to the Human Resource Department. Website: www.bwek.com

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

Please be informed that BW Epic Kosan operates on a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.