Inspections Superintendent

The Company 

RightShip is the maritime industry's leading safety and risk intelligence platform. We exist to advance the vision of a Zero Harm maritime industry by enabling better safety decisions across the ecosystem.

By combining trusted standards, AI-native technology, rich maritime data and industry expertise, RightShip transforms complex safety and operational risk into intelligence our customers can act on with confidence.

More than 1,000 organisations worldwide rely on RightShip to strengthen safety, improve resilience, simplify compliance and raise standards across global shipping. As RightShip evolves into a scalable intelligence platform, we continue to connect the global supply chain around a shared ambition: safer people, safer vessels and a safer, more sustainable industry.

To find out more visit RightShip.com. 

What we offer 

We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organization who are constantly working to ensure ships are safe as possible so that crew and cargo are protected. We are passionate about maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability practices. 

We offer generous rewards. Our base salary is competitive, we support employee wellbeing and provide our employees with a Healthy Living Allowance and our annual incentive scheme is awesome. We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way and we are committed to professional development to make sure your career keeps growing while you’re working with us.

What makes RightShip a great place to work at:

RightShip is an equal opportunity employer, and we champion diversity. Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization.

Don’t meet every single requirement of this role? Still apply! Research tells us that that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every single requirement.  At RightShip we believe that the right hire is someone who makes an addition to our culture, rather than someone who fits in and conforms to our status quo. We want to add team members who not only value RightShip standards and workplace culture, but also bring an aspect of diversity that positively contributes to our work environment. If you are excited about this role, or about our company in general, we would love to hear from you!

Position Description

Inspections Superintendent - China 

Permanent Full Time 

This role can be based in multiple locations in China

The Inspections Superintendent is responsible for maintaining and managing the quality of an effective and efficient vessel inspection system to service the needs of our customers. 

We are currently only looking for Engineers, while we appreciate applications from Master Mariners, they will not be considered at this moment of time.

Major Responsibilities   

INSPECTIONS 

• As a member of the Inspections team, assist in the development and delivery of all inspections products. 
• Ensure that inspections of vessels ordered by the owners/managers of vessels are undertaken in a timely manner, reviewed, and finalised in accordance with guidelines.  
• Provide feedback on the quality of inspection companies.   
• Assist with the investigation of any complaints received.   
• Recommend changes to procedures to ensure Inspections integrate with the broader vetting function.   
• Assess the quality of inspections and provide feedback about an inspector’s performance.   
• Conduct assessment of DOC Holders to determine their conformance with relevant standards and their suitability for use by RightShip customers.   

VETTING 

• Perform vetting activities of barges and other type of vessels as per agreed RightShip’s and/or individual customer’s criteria  
• Conduct assessment of DOC Holders to determine their conformance with relevant standards and their suitability for use by RightShip customers  
• Carry out PSC / INC reviews as required 
• Provide support to RightShip customers on their marine activities as requested  
• Conduct review and assessment of Port State Control Inspection reports, Incident investigation reports and Customer Feedback reports 
• Contribute to update RightShip Vetting platform using pro-active reporting from shipowners, RightShip customers and other identified sources 
• Provide feedback / advice to the regional manager to identify the changes in rules / regulations in maritime to ensure readiness / compliance and development of RightShip standards and practices 
• Provide support to respond to queries about RightShip activities (i.e. vetting, risk rating, GHG rating, Inspections, etc) 
• Ensure that all correspondence with external parties and provided documentation is properly maintained and archived as per company procedures 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience  

• Master Mariner or Chief Engineer and have sailed in a senior capacity (Master/Chief Engineer/Mate) on International Trading Dry Carriers and Tankers for at between least 3-5 years sea time. Marine Engineers highly preferred.
• Shore based employment in a management capacity directly involved with the day to day technical and/or cargo operations of crude oil/petroleum product tankers.  This could include service as Petroleum Terminal Superintendent responsible for loading and discharging ships, Tanker Cargo Expeditors and Classification Society Surveyors with demonstrable tanker operations knowledge  
• Preferably have sat and passed the OCIMF/SIRE examination for tankers/gas/chemical inspections. 
• Practical knowledge of ship construction, ship structures, ship machinery, ship repairing, ships’ operations, Chartering and Quality Management System. Including the ISM Code and safety Management Systems. 
• A thorough understanding of ship surveys and certification including PSC, USCG, Flag State Surveys. 
• A good understanding of International Legislation relevant to shipping (relevant IMO and ILO regulations) and the Industry Practices and ISM Code, STCW. 
• A thorough understanding of vessel operations including current Mandatory requirements (ISM Code), Industry Standards, & recommended best practices (such as put out by ICS, etc.)

RightShip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion in our workplace. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.