Role:
The Manager, Offshore Logistics is responsible for the in-house management of offshore logistics operations, including the chartering, inspection, and oversight of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), Jack-Up Vessels (JUVs), and associated marine logistics such as port facilities for offshore wind operations. This role bridges marine operational expertise with contract and supply chain management, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially sound vessel operations that support both corrective and preventive maintenance campaigns.
This includes the interface with internal and external stakeholders such as port authorities, marine contractors, and service teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Vessel Operations & Marine Logistics
- Issue and own vessel sourcing strategies including technical specifications, crew and ports requirements in line with internal corporate requirements and offshore wind industry best practices for vessel operations.
- Schedule and coordinate vessel mobilization and operations such as scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in alignment with internal priorities.
Vessel Vetting, Compliance & Inspection
- Conduct vessel inspections, audits, and compliance checks aligned with HSE, class standards and internal requirements.
- Ensure compliance with South Korean cabotage laws, international maritime regulations, and insurance requirements.
- Maintain records of vessel certification, audit findings, and inspection reports.
Contracting & Chartering
- Contribute to the optimization of contingency planning related to major corrective maintenance campaigns by way of leading vessel sourcing, chartering and long-term framework agreements.
- Draft, negotiate and manage marine logistics contracts using BIMCO or other relevant forms e.g., SUPPLYTIME, WINDTIME, bare boat, etc.
- Review and manage contractual commercial risk allocation including indemnities, liabilities, and downtime clauses.
Supply Chain & Stakeholder Coordination
- Maintain supply chain market records aiming at efficiently sourcing and contracting marine spreads.
- Coordinate with internal procurement, legal, and logistics teams.
- Engage with vessel suppliers, brokers, and third-party service providers, supporting local content and localization initiatives.
Report & Cost Control
- Track and report on vessel utilization, downtime, and other relevant marine logistics key performance indicators.
- Monitor and control vessel-related operational costs against budget in accordance with internal requirements.
In-House Sourcing
- Contribute to developing and implementing a roadmap for efficient sourcing and monitoring vessel logistics, by identifying and addressing capability, compliance, and resources.
- Lead the development of internal procedures, templates, and checklists for vessel chartering, inspection, and performance monitoring.
- Issue requirements for training personnel to build competencies within the in-house marine logistics team.
- Benchmark industry best practices and recommends tools and systems for managing in-house marine logistics.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Marine Engineering, Maritime Logistics, Offshore Operations, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in offshore vessel operations and/or chartering preferably in offshore wind, oil & gas, or other relevant maritime sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of BIMCO charter parties (SUPPLYTIME, WINDTIME, etc.).
- Experience with vessel vetting, inspection protocols, and marine compliance.
- Understanding of APAC maritime regulations, including cabotage laws and practices.
- Understanding of South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in both English and Korean
