Ship Manager

Position Summary

The Ship Manager, Marine Technical Operations position drives an ongoing and productive engagement between the shoreside Marine Technical Operations organization and the senior Marine Management team onboard their vessels. The Ship Manager, Marine Technical Operations is not only responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of their assigned vessels but also has major responsibilities to encourage innovative means of meeting and exceeding the company\’s stated goals and objectives. This position is result-driven, thinks strategically, keeps the \\\”big picture\\\” in mind, and interacts frequently on an interdepartmental basis, both shipboard and shoreside.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of assigned vessels.
• Monitors and oversees the Maintenance plan including all ship repairs, replacement equipment purchases, and overall budget control.
• Prepares, manages, and oversees the Dry-docking including all related projects within the respective budget.
• Maintain productive dialogue between shoreside Marine Technical Operations and senior Marine Management onboard vessels.
• Ensure that assigned vessels are following all relevant regulations and standards.
• Oversee and is responsible for the daily operational and financial management of assigned vessels with respect to OPEX with a special focus on Repair & Maintenance, Consumable, and Hotel Technical costs.
• Implement and monitor safety and environmental compliance initiatives to ensure the assigned ships operate within legal and regulatory requirements.
• Regularly review and analyze fleet performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Carry out regular ‘Performance Calls’ with assigned vessels to ensure transparency and define joint actions for improvement.
• Oversee the guarantee process and associated handling of claims with yards for assigned vessels.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory bodies, and customers.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of technical activities.
• Participate in special projects related to fleet operations, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• A background as a Naval Architect or Marine / Mechanical Engineer with a bachelor\’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university, or the international equivalent is preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience with a shipping company or major cruise line, classification society, or similar. Experience as a Chief Engineer within a major cruise line is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of operating efficiencies.
• Proven ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment.