Vessel Manager | Gas Fleet (LPG/Ethylene) | London

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Vessel Manager – Gas Fleet (LPG/Ethylene) to join a well-established global ship management company based in London, UK. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chief Engineer with mandatory shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent (TSI), specifically handling Ethylene/LPG vessels. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maritime professional to work within a niche gas shipping segment, offering strong industry exposure and a structured work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical management and day-to-day operations of assigned LPG and Ethylene vessels.
• Ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the gas fleet in compliance with international maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor vessel performance, technical reliability, and maintenance schedules to ensure optimal fleet efficiency.
• Coordinate with vessel Masters, Chief Engineers, technical teams, ship management personnel, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable maritime regulations, safety standards, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee planned maintenance systems, repairs, dry-docking, inspections, surveys, and vessel certification requirements.
• Monitor vessel operating costs, technical budgets, and expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to onboard teams to resolve machinery-related issues and other technical challenges.
• Manage technical defects, breakdowns, and emergencies, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to vessel operations.
• Coordinate with shipyards, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and external technical contractors as required.
• Maintain effective communication with internal departments to support smooth vessel management and operational performance.
• Prepare technical reports and provide regular updates to management on vessel condition, maintenance, performance, and compliance.

Key Requirements

• Must be a qualified Chief Engineer with relevant seagoing experience.
• Mandatory shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent (TSI) within the shipping or maritime industry.
• Proven technical management experience handling LPG and/or Ethylene vessels .
• Strong understanding of gas carrier operations, vessel machinery, maintenance systems, and technical management procedures.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations, safety standards, environmental compliance, and classification society requirements.
• Experience in planned maintenance, dry-docking, repairs, vessel inspections, and technical budgeting.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage technical issues effectively and coordinate with onboard and shore-based teams.
• Experience within a well-established ship management environment is an advantage.
• Must be willing and eligible to work in London, UK , subject to applicable employment and immigration requirements.