Job description
Join Apex Oceanic Solutions, a market leader in maritime navigation and vessel optimization. We are seeking a proactive Maritime Navigation Specialist to lead navigation planning, bridge operations, and safety compliance for global voyages. This on-site role in Singapore offers exposure to advanced ECDIS, ARPA, and voyage optimization projects, with a clear path to leadership.
You'll work closely with bridge teams, port authorities, and operations groups to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant voyages. This role provides a unique chance to mentor junior navigators, drive performance metrics, and contribute to fleet safety programs.
Responsibility
- Lead voyage planning and real-time navigational decision-making using ECDIS, ARPA radar, and integrated bridge systems.
- Ensure compliance with COLREGs, SOLAS, MARPOL, and company safety policies across all operations.
- Develop and review voyage plans, weather routing, and risk assessments; adjust routes as conditions change.
- Coordinate with bridge teams, pilots, port authorities, and operations to ensure safe arrivals and departures.
- Maintain and calibrate navigation equipment; oversee routine drills, testing, and incident investigations.
- Provide training and mentoring to navigational officers and crew; promote bridge resource management and safety culture.
- Prepare voyage reports, performance metrics, and root-cause analyses for incidents and near-misses.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field; or STCW endorsed navigation certificate (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch).
- 5+ years of professional maritime navigation experience or equivalent in voyage planning and watchkeeping.
- Proficiency with ECDIS (type-specific), ARPA radar, automated plotting, and integrated bridge systems.
- Strong knowledge of COLREGs, SOLAS, MARPOL, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Certification: valid STCW II/2 or III/2, current medical certificate; DP certification is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills; ability to train and mentor others under pressure.
- Willingness to relocate to Singapore and travel as required; fluent in English.