Technical Superintendent (Landing Craft)

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent to assume full technical responsibility for a fleet of 4 landing craft operating throughout the Far East. The successful candidate will ensure the vessels remain safe, compliant, reliable and cost-efficient. Acting as the principal technical contact between the vessels and shore management, the Superintendent will oversee maintenance, repairs, surveys, dry-dockings, budgets and technical projects across the region. This is a hands-on position requiring frequent vessel and shipyard attendance, including extended regional travel when necessary. Key Responsibilities • Provide full technical management and daily support for 4 landing craft operating across the Far East. • Ensure vessels comply with class, flag, statutory, IMO and company Safety Management System requirements. • Monitor the condition and performance of hull, machinery, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems. • Oversee the maintenance of ramps, deck machinery, hydraulic systems and other equipment specific to landing-craft operations. • Plan and manage routine maintenance, major repairs, dry-dockings, surveys, modifications and conversion projects. • Prepare repair specifications, budgets, work scopes, tender documents and project reports. • Attend vessels, shipyards and ports throughout the region to supervise repairs, inspections and technical projects. • Conduct vessel-condition inspections and prepare reports with clear recommendations and follow-up actions. • Monitor Planned Maintenance System performance, recurring defects and critical-equipment reliability. • Review vessel requisitions and ensure the timely supply of spare parts, stores and technical services. • Prepare and manage vessel operating and capital budgets and explain expenditure variances. • Evaluate shipyards, repair contractors, equipment manufacturers and technical service providers. • Coordinate with marine operations, HSEQ, crewing, procurement, class and flag authorities. • Support the technical transition or conversion of former naval craft for commercial operations. • Participate in technical incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up. • Provide technical guidance, coaching and training to Chief Engineers and shipboard engineering teams. • Support the recruitment, assessment and promotion of senior engineering officers. • Maintain effective communication between vessels, regional stakeholders and shore management. • Provide technical assistance outside normal working hours during vessel emergencies or critical operations. Requirements • Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline. • Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2, or an equivalent internationally recognised STCW qualification. • At least 8 years of marine-engineering experience, including seagoing service as a licensed engineering officer. • Previous shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent or Assistant Technical Superintendent. • Experience with landing craft, naval vessels, RoRo vessels, offshore vessels, workboats or similar vessel types would be highly advantageous. • Proven experience managing dry-dockings, major repairs and technical projects. • Strong understanding of propulsion machinery, hydraulic ramps, deck equipment and vessel-support systems. • Good knowledge of class, flag, statutory, ISM and applicable IMO requirements. • Experience managing vessel budgets, procurement and operating expenditure. • Strong technical problem-solving, leadership and stakeholder-management skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and planned-maintenance or fleet-management systems. • Willing and able to travel frequently throughout the Far East, including extended shipyard or vessel assignments.