_{07th August, 2026}

JOB SUMMARY
Our client is recruiting an experienced LNG HSEQ / Marine Superintendent to join its Technical team in Hong Kong, supporting HSEQ and marine operational standards across allocated LNG vessels. This senior shore based role requires a Master Mariner Class I Deck Certificate of Competency and at least 1 year sea time sailing as a Master or Chief Officer on modern LNG vessels, combined with strong practical LNG operational knowledge and experience across vessel inspections, vetting, audits, risk assessments and marine safety standards.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is an established international ship management business managing a diverse fleet of modern vessels, including gas carriers. The organisation places strong emphasis on safe operations, environmental protection, regulatory compliance and high standards of technical and marine management.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
In order to be shortlisted for the vacancy, the successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies, but not limited to:

• Master Mariner Class I Deck Certificate of Competency
• At least 1 year as Master or Chief Officer on modern LNG vessels
• Strong practical LNG operational experience
• Practical understanding of cryogenic engineering principles
• Strong working knowledge of SIRE, TMSA, CDI, ISM, SIGTTO and OPTIMOOR
• Strong English communication skills
• Experience working with multinational and multicultural crews
• Willing and able to be based in Hong Kong
• Ability to provide a full sea time listing
• Previous shore based ship management experience is strongly preferred
• Previous oil major experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with oil major approvals and vetting is preferred
• Experience with RightShip, Q88 and OCIMF vessel inspections is preferred
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations is preferred
• Experience analysing SIRE and CDI observations and developing corrective action plans is preferred
• Experience supporting LNG newbuilds would be advantageous
• Experience delivering shipboard or shore based tanker or LNG training would be advantageous

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Oversee HSEQ and marine operational standards across allocated vessels
• Monitor vessel performance, condition, safety and environmental standards
• Support vessel readiness for oil major approvals, vetting and external inspections
• Maintain operational standards associated with TMSA, SIRE, CDI and RightShip requirements
• Conduct and support vessel inspections, internal audits and marine assurance activities
• Review inspection findings, identify recurring or high risk observations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are followed through
• Support incident and near miss investigations, including associated reporting and corrective actions
• Review and authorise operational risk assessments where required
• Monitor vessel safety performance and follow up on relevant shipboard safety matters
• Support the ongoing effectiveness and development of the Safety
• Management System and HSEQ documentation
• Maintain oversight of Q88 information and relevant vessel documentation
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments that may affect vessel compliance or approval status
• Support responses arising from vetting, CDI and port state inspections
• Provide marine operational input to Technical and Crewing teams where required
• Support cargo operations and other marine operational matters when required
• Attend vessels for marine inspections and operational activities as required
• Provide shipboard and shore based training relating to tanker operations, safety, quality and marine standards
• Support emergency and contingency situations in accordance with established procedures
• Review navigation audits and contribute to relevant procedural updates

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates with the specific skills and experience required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role will be contacted for an interview by one of our consultants. Thereafter, a detailed job description will be made available for discussion before CVs are submitted to our client for review.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE
A competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including performance related bonus, medical and life insurance. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to Hong Kong.

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