Vessel Manager - Containers
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What you'll do
- Take technical responsibility for a designated fleet of container vessels, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, reliable and commercially operational.
- Manage maintenance, dry-dockings, budgets, inspections and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement across the fleet.
What they're looking for
- Degree in Marine Engineering or a comparable technical qualification, with a strong understanding of vessel propulsion, machinery, electrical systems and associated onboard equipment.
- Minimum 3 years’ sea service as a 2nd Engineer or higher.
- Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance, vessel inspections and international maritime regulations including SOLAS, MARPOL and the ISM Code, with experience preparing for and managing audits and Port State Controls.
- Proven ability to manage maintenance and repair budgets, control costs, coordinate contractors and suppliers, and provide effective technical leadership while remaining calm and decisive during operational challenges.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear technical reports and documentation.
- A proactive, analytical mindset, willingness to embrace digitalisation and unrestricted willingness to travel are essential.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a technical shore-based position, shipyard or inspection environment considered advantageous.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Consortio Recruitment Group is pleased to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected ship management organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence, technical expertise and long-term investment in its people and fleet. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional maritime business where you will play an important role within an experienced technical team.
As Vessel Manager – Container, you will take technical responsibility for a designated fleet of container vessels, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, reliable and commercially operational. This is a key position requiring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to manage maintenance, dry-dockings, budgets, inspections and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across the fleet.
Key Requirements
- Marine Engineering Qualification: Degree in Marine Engineering or a comparable technical qualification, with a strong understanding of vessel propulsion, machinery, electrical systems and associated onboard equipment.
- Sea-Going Experience: Minimum 3 years’ sea service as a 2nd Engineer or higher, with previous experience in a technical shore-based position, shipyard or inspection environment considered advantageous.
- Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance, vessel inspections and international maritime regulations including SOLAS, MARPOL and the ISM Code, with experience preparing for and managing audits and Port State Controls.
- Commercial & Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage maintenance and repair budgets, control costs, coordinate contractors and suppliers, and provide effective technical leadership while remaining calm and decisive during operational challenges.
- Communication & Mobility: Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear technical reports and documentation.
- A proactive, analytical mindset, willingness to embrace digitalisation and unrestricted willingness to travel are essential.
If you think that you would be a good fit for the role then please submit your CV and we can have a chat.
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