05 Nov
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Fleet Management
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Mumbai
05 Nov
Fleet Management
Mumbai
Company Description Fleet Management Limited is a global ship management company founded by seafarers, focused on caring for each shipowner’s asset as if it were its own. For over three decades, the company has supported shipowners in operating vessels safely, reliably, and efficiently while protecting asset value. With a team of around 27,000 seafarers and 1,300 shore-based professionals, Fleet Management offers expertise across the full vessel lifecycle, from design and construction to operation and decommissioning. Managing more than 600 vessels and over 150 newbuilding projects, the company advantages from the long-term backing of The Caravel Group, enabling ongoing investment in people and capabilities. Fleet Management plays a key role in global trade by safely transporting energy, commodities, and goods that support economies and communities worldwide. Role Description The Chief Officer Chemical is a senior deck officer responsible for the safe operation, navigation, and cargo management of chemical tankers within the Fleet Management Limited fleet. This on-site role is based in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and involves overseeing loading, discharge, and care of chemical cargoes, ensuring strict compliance with international regulations, company procedures, and safety standards. The Chief Officer Chemical leads and supervises deck crew, manages deck department planning and maintenance, and supports the Master in all shipboard operations, including emergency preparedness and environmental protection. Daily activities include conducting safety drills,
risk assessments, and inspections, maintaining documentation and records, coordinating with technical and shore-based teams, and ensuring that cargo handling systems and safety equipment are maintained in optimal condition. Qualifications
• Strong expertise in chemical tanker operations, including cargo planning, loading, discharging, and tank cleaning for a variety of chemical cargoes.
• Solid knowledge of international maritime regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM Code) and relevant chemical tanker safety standards and guidelines.
• Proven leadership and crew management skills, with experience in supervising multicultural teams and promoting a safety-focused work culture.
• Competence in navigation, ship handling, and deck maintenance, including use of navigational equipment, voyage planning, and deck safety procedures.
• Strong safety, risk management, and emergency response capabilities, including conducting drills, hazard identification, and incident reporting.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with shore-based managers, technical teams, and auditors.
• Valid STCW-compliant Chief Mate Certificate of Competency and mandatory tanker/chemical endorsements as per flag and international requirements.
• Relevant sea-time experience as Chief Officer or Senior Officer on chemical tankers; experience with large, modern fleets is beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning,
📌 Chief Officer Chemical (Mumbai)
🏢 Fleet Management
📍 Mumbai