Fleet Manager

About Anglo-Eastern

Are you interested in joining a global leader in ship management and an industry powerhouse with a family feel? Headquartered in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, we've been at the helm of the maritime industry for 50 years, with our comprehensive suite of services encompassing all aspects of ship management, crew management, cruise management and technical services across all vessel types and sizes. Our reach is truly worldwide, with a presence in over 29 locations across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. At Anglo-Eastern, we're more than just a service provider; we are innovators, problem-solvers, and pioneers, that are progressively setting the standard so that we can shape a better maritime future.

The Technical Department

The Technical Department is a vital department responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our diverse fleet of vessels. Our talented team plays a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency in maritime operations. We are committed to safeguarding the integrity and performance of our vessels, while optimizing their operational capabilities. We have built a culture that encourages collaboration, values individual contributions, and champions personal growth and development.

What You will Do

The Fleet Manager provides operation management services to a fleet of ships under charge to ensure they run in a safe manner as required by AE (Antwerp), and the running costs for all the vessels are within the budget allocated by the ship owners.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor and interact with superintendents, ship owners, and internal departments, on day-to-day operational matters concerning the ships under charge. Make sure the ships operate within the budget.
• Provide guidance to the superintendents and the shipboard team to facilitate their work.
• Supervise vessel’s maintenance and day-to-day running, review ship inspection / audit / environmental inspection reports / incident reports for vessels and discuss with Vessel Managers on the working plan for areas of concern and work for improvement.
• Review financial budgets from Vessel Managers and provide financial and technical feedback to Owner under guidance of the Fleet Director. Discuss with FD and owners in case the costs are expected to exceed the budget.
• Miscellaneous works:

-Plan shipboard visits of vessel managers for inspection.

-Plan dry docking and repairs in conjunction with vessel managers.

-Make shipboard visit during the dry dock for review of work being performed when the technicality of the job or experience level of the attending VM requires so.

-Review senior officer appointments on board and participate in their briefing during visit to Antwerp office prior to joining the ship.

• Ensures operation of vessel in compliance with company SMS, international regulations, codes and guidance as applicable.
• Takes up the job of Vessel Manager for a number of vessels.

What We Are Looking For:

Education:

• To have Chief Engineer’s or Master’s (F.G.) Certificate of Competency.
• Degree / Diploma holder in Naval Architecture or Electromechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• Min 2 years’ experience as Chief Engineer of OSVs or as Project Engineer on offshore assets
• Min 5 years’ experience as Vessel Manager in charge of vessels or as offshore installation manager
• Min 10 years’ experience in a Ship Management Company or in offshore asset management

Specific Business Knowledge: Diesel-Electric Power plants, Offshore Service Vessels, Dynamic Positioning, Mission Equipment Packages such as Motion Compensated Cranes and Gangways, Lay Spreads etc.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation of the responsibilities/qualifications required in the role. In addition, they will exemplify Anglo-Eastern’s values, be a team player and exhibit passion for making a meaningful impact. The right behaviours can often outweigh a specific skill set or experience and we are committed to developing and providing the right training, coaching and experiences for candidates to be successful.

What We Offer

We aim to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and you are able contribute to shaping the future of the maritime industry and keeping the world connected. This meaningful and rewarding role provides:

• A unique opportunity to work with a global company with a family feel, who is a recognized leader in ship management
• Development and mentorship to support your professional aspirations
• A culture of professional excellence, employee care, well-being and fun
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

We believe in the potential of our team members and are dedicated to fostering careers, not just jobs. If the above energizes you, we invite you to apply and join our team!