Ship Manager

Ship Manager

We're growing our Marine Technical Operations team and are looking for an additional Ship Manager to help shape the future of fleet operations across one of the world's most innovative cruise companies

This role is based in Weybridge UK

Journey with us!

Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our Marine Technical Operations team Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world

About Us

Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now

At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable

The Role

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 assigned 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 Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Management: Responsible for ensuring the safe compliant and efficient operation of assigned vessels Maintain productive dialog between shoreside Marine Technical Operations and senior Marine Management onboard vessels

Compliance: Ensure that assigned vessels are following all relevant regulations and standards

Budget Management: 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

Safety and Environmental Compliance: Implement and monitor safety and environmental compliance initiatives to ensure the assigned ships operate within legal and regulatory requirements

Performance Monitoring: Regularly review and analyse 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

Newbuilding: Oversee the guarantee process and associated handling of claims with yards for assigned vessels

Stakeholder Communication: 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

Project Management: Participate in special projects related to fleet operations ensuring timely and successful completion

Qualifications / Skills

Educational Background: A background as a Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Experience: 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

Financial Management: Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function including the successful identification of operating efficiencies

Disciplinary Process: Proven ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counselling to improve performance or terminate employment

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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