Dry Dock Manager

About D-Marin

D-Marin is the premier selection of premium marinas, operating an exclusive network of over 26 luxury ports across 9 countries, including Greece, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, Spain, France, Malta, Albania, and the UAE. We manage over 14,000 berths and elite dry dock facilities catering to individual yacht owners and superyachts globally.

At D-Marin, we are reinventing the yachting experience by blending high-end hospitality with digital innovation and operational excellence. Driven by an unwavering commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we passionately champion the blue economy, clean energy, and the protection of marine ecosystems.

Role Purpose

To lead and manage all dry dock operations, ensuring the safe handling, storage, maintenance, and movement of vessels within the marina's dry dock facilities. The Dry Dock Manager is responsible for planning and supervising lifting and launching activities, maintaining operational readiness of equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and delivering an exceptional customer experience through efficient coordination of dry dock services.

Key Accountabilities

1. Operational Control & Safety

• Ensure safe and efficient execution of all dry dock, lifting, lowering, and yard operations.
• Enforce full compliance with HSE, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Maintain operational readiness of yard spaces, procedures, and documentation.

2. Lifting, Docking & Yard Planning

• Approve and control vessel movements, scheduling, and space allocation.
• Ensure operational feasibility, documentation completeness, and risk assessment prior to execution.
• Oversee critical lifting and lowering operations and intervene when required.

3. Asset & Equipment Integrity

• Ensure availability, certification, and reliability of all lifting and yard equipment.
• Approve maintenance plans and corrective actions for critical assets.
• Ensure facilities and equipment meet regulatory and operational standards.

4. People Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, allocate, and develop Dry Dock personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure staffing levels, competencies, certifications, and training meet operational needs.
• Drive a strong safety culture and high performance standards within the team.

5. Commercial Performance & Budget Control

• Deliver Dry Dock operations within approved budgets and cost targets.
• Contribute to revenue growth through operational optimization and service development.

Core Competences and experience

• Safety leadership and risk management
• Operational planning and execution
• People leadership and performance management
• Commercial and cost awareness
• Decision-making under pressure
• Client orientation and communication
• Continuous improvement mindset

Must-have Professional/Technical qualifications

• Minimum 3 + years in dry dock, shipyard, or Marina technical/operational roles
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture , or related field
• Strong knowledge of HSE standards
• Fluency in English. Fluency in Greek is preferable too.
• Proven experience managing teams and complex technical operations

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary, reviewed against market standards.
• Additional Benefits & Perks, including a Ticket Restaurant card on monthly basis.
• Private Life & Health Insurance: Comprehensive private coverage for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth and development.