Inspections Superintendent (Maritime)

Location: China; this role can be based in multiple locations in China. Candidates must have the right to live and work in China.

Company

hirify.global operates a maritime safety and risk intelligence platform that combines standards, AI-native technology, maritime data, and industry expertise to support safer and more sustainable shipping.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver vessel inspection products and ensure inspections are completed, reviewed, and finalized according to established guidelines.
• Assess inspection quality, evaluate inspector performance, provide feedback to inspection companies, and support complaint investigations.
• Conduct vetting activities for barges and other vessels against hirify.global and customer criteria.
• Assess DOC Holders, review Port State Control and incident reports, and support customer marine activities.
• Update the vetting platform using reports from shipowners, customers, and other relevant sources.
• Advise regional management on maritime regulations, compliance, standards, procedures, and external correspondence.

Requirements

• Engineering background is required; Marine Engineers are highly preferred. Master Mariners may apply but are not currently being considered.
• Master Mariner or Chief Engineer experience in a senior onboard capacity on international trading dry carriers and tankers, including 3–5 years of sea time.
• Alternatively, shore-based management experience involving the technical or cargo operations of crude oil or petroleum product tankers.
• Practical knowledge of ship construction, structures, machinery, repairs, operations, chartering, quality management systems, and the ISM Code.
• Thorough understanding of ship surveys and certification, including PSC, USCG, and Flag State Surveys, as well as IMO, ILO, STCW, and industry requirements.
• Knowledge of OCIMF/SIRE inspections for tankers, gas, or chemical vessels is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with a competitive base salary.
• Healthy Living Allowance, employee wellbeing support, and an annual incentive scheme.
• Professional development support and access to colleagues’ experience and expertise.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace that values diversity and promotes access and inclusion.
• Work focused on maritime safety, efficiency, sustainability, and protection of crew and cargo.