Fleet Manager

Our new Fleet Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a fleet of vessels, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations and company standards.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of maritime operations.

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)

‍Operational Management:

1. Overseeing, daily fleet operations, including maintenance, repairs, and logistics, while developing strategic plans to enhance performance and efficiency
2. Ensuring that the resources and provisions in the department are adequate
3. Providing continuous leadership and motivation to the staff in the department, including the evaluation and coaching of the staff; continuously building competency within the team, ensuring the processes in the area of responsibility are sufficient and meeting internal and external requirements.

Maintenance and Repairs:

Coordinating and managing scheduled maintenance, repairs, and dry-docking activities to ensure vessel readiness and compliance.‍

Budget Management:

Developing and managing budgets for fleet operations, maintenance, and repairs, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

‍Regulatory Compliance:

Ensuring all vessels comply with international maritime regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, etc. Ensuring that any changes to regulations and/or customer or their stakeholders’ requirements have been timely identified and internally/externally communicated, planned and implemented.‍

‍Performance Monitoring:

Monitoring vessel performance, fuel consumption, and operational efficiency, implementing improvements as needed.

‍Emergency Response:

Developing and implementing emergency response plans, providing support during incidents and ensuring timely resolution/action.

‍Stakeholder Communication:

Maintaining effective communication with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on fleet status and performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• Proven track record as a Fleet Manager or Technical Manager, with substantial experience in managing fleet operations and demonstrated ability in people management and team leadership
• In-depth knowledge of maritime regulations and industry best practices, particularly related to offshore support vessels, passenger vessels, floatels or similar
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage a growing fleet
• Fluent in English (working language)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Proficiency in fleet management software and other relevant tools
• Flexibility, proactivity, and readiness to travel globally at short notice

What we offer:

• Motivating salary for the work that's never, ever dull
• A chance to excel as a dynamic manager of vessels and assets while inspiring and leading your team to achieve operational excellence
• Dedicated colleagues in an international company
• Professional training
• Company health benefits

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