Superintendent, Technical (AML)
Delivering Excellence Across the Seas
APL Maritime, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is a leading provider of vessel management services, known for its commitment to safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship. With a legacy rooted in global trade and a future focused on sustainable shipping, APL Maritime connects the world’s economies through reliable and efficient ocean transport.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Fleet Director, the Superintendent, Technical (AML) manages an assigned fleet of vessels, ensuring the ships are at optimal operational readiness with strong focus on safety and vessel reliability. This role involves developing and implementing AML policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Superintendent, Technical (AML) works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective AML controls are in place and provides guidance on technical solutions to enhance AML processes. Additionally, this role involves staying current on industry trends and best practices related to AML compliance.
Functions & Duties
1) Lead and ensure Safety at all levels
- Promote and develop safety mindset onboard and in the office
- Be an active player in events investigations and continuous improvement
- Participate in the Management of Change culture
- Aim for Operational Excellence
- Ensure ships comply at all times with International, flag state, classification society and port state rules and regulations
2) Oversee crew management matters
- Be the Manager of your onboard team
- Brief crew on organisational policies, documentation and procedures
- Conduct appraisals and performance reviews of senior officers
- Ensure team members are trained, coached and mentored in alignment with industry standards and organization needs
- Responsible for the overall welfare of crew onboard
3) Manage maintenance of ships to ensure seaworthiness
- Coordinate with service engineers, manufacturers and contractors for ship repairs and maintenance issues
- Consult with manufacturers for specialist advice and guidance in complex ship repairs and maintenance issues
- Ensure ships' conditions and maintenance standards adhere to organisation procedures
- Prepare specifications and evaluate tenders
- Monitor ship defects list and ensure follow-up is carried out to address defects
- Conduct Risk Analysis, including nature and causes of serious breakdowns and damages
4) Manage ship budget and expenditure
- Monitor operating costs and submit quarterly budget follow-up reports
- Submit reports on budget, monthly key performance indicators and targets
- Resource planning management to support vessel operations
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Safety-first mindset;
- Good working knowledge of vessels and its systems;
- Expert knowledge of Marine/Technical Operations from shore-side and shipboard perspectives;
- Experienced in marine engineering from shore & shipboard perspectives including preventive and corrective maintenance and repair, drydocking, ship acquisition/conversion, ship’s stability and structural integrity;
- Expert in Regulatory (USCG/Flag, PSC and the International Maritime Organization) and Classification Society rules;
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO and ISM as applicable;
- Technologically proficient with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more;
- Fluent in English (required);
- Effective ability to work independently or as part of a larger team
Qualification
Education
Required/Preferred | Education Level | Description |
Required | Bachelor’s Degree | Marine Engineering or similar focus |
Work Experience
Experience | Years of Experience | Description |
Industry Experience | Minimum 10 years | Shipboard and/or technical ship management experience; |
License
Required/Preferred
License or Certification
Preferred
US Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant Engineer’s Unlimited License
Physical Requirement
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps using feet & legs, or hands & arms
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Lifting: The worker must have the physical ability to move objects weighing up to 20 pounds from a lower to a higher position or horizontally from position-to-position, (if more than, 20 lbs. please state here___30____).
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APL, one of the world's leading ocean carriers, offers more than 90 weekly services and call ports in over 50 countries worldwide and provides container transportation through an international shipping network which combines high-quality intermodal operations with advanced technology, equipment, and e-commerce.
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