Vessel Manager

Company Description

At Boskalis, we are dedicated to helping you work on your talents and bring out the best in yourself. This is the essence of Human Excellence. One of the advantages of working for such a large and diverse international company, is having so many career opportunities for you to explore and grow. We strongly encourage personal development, allowing you to make your mark. Internal mobility is a key component of this, providing you with the chance to take on new challenges and develop new skills. By embracing these opportunities, you can enjoy your work, find balance, and be distinctive in your roles. Take advantage of the opportunities within Boskalis and elevate your career with us!  

Job Description

Are you ready for your next step within Boskalis? The Fleet management department within the Offshore Energy division is offering an internal job opportunity as Vessel Manager.

Make your mark as Vessel Manager at Boskalis! This is a central role in the management of our fleet, reporting to the Fleet Manager. In this role, you work in close contact with supporting departments of the Fleet Management Department such as SHEQ, Finance, Crewing, Procurement and Certificate department. You liaise with the Operations department regarding the operational planning of projects and the required repairs of the vessels. Together with your Technical Superintendents you ensure optimum performance of your fleet within the safety standards of the company and the agreed budget. 

The Vessel Manager we are looking for, will be working for the Fleet Management Department of Boskalis Offshore Energy. The specific Fleet Team manages Cable layer vessels which are working worldwide. 

Your responsibilities as Vessel Manager: 

• Bearing responsibility for the safe and technical reliability of the fleet.  
• Resolving acute technical problems within the designated fleet.  
• Carrying out, propagating and monitoring the centrally formulated technical and safety policy and reporting of possible improvements.  
• Monitoring the maintenance schedules and vessel’s condition. 
• Advice and support the project staff in fleet related adjustments to ensure continued compliance and performance of the vessels. 
• Responsible for the annual budget preparation, a good allocation of the costs and financial reporting related to the fleet, cost management. 
• Coaching of Technical Superintendents and crew in the field of maintenance, finance, safety and logistics. 
• Ensures full compliance of fleet certifications according to statutory, class and Ovid requirements. Being responsible for a necessary set of documentations used for office - fleet project purposes. 

Your qualities 
You can make your mark as Vessel Manager if you have:  

• Leadership competences, able to manage a team while being a team player .
• 3 years’ relevant work experience as Vessel Manager or 10 years as Sr. Technical superintendent with the ambition to be promoted to Vessel Manager.
• At least Bachelor’s degree in Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent working experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Fleet Management IT systems.
• A good command of written and spoken English and Dutch.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure. 
• A strong motivation to work in a challenging and dynamic environment in the Maritime Industry.

Qualifications

Extra information  

• Your team: Your team exists of around 3 Technical Superintendents and you will report to the Fleet Manager.
• Where you will work: In consultation with your manager and your team, you work partly at home and partly in the office. Due to your role, you will regularly visit vessels abroad.
• Full/part-time job: The position of function is a full-time (40 hours a week) job.
• Working conditions: Working conditions appropriate to the position and work experience are discussed individually during the process. 
• Next steps: 
• Apply easily by completing the online application form. Be aware that the application as well as a possible first interview are confidential. Our recruiters will get in touch with you within 5 working days to discuss your interest in this position. 
• If you meet the requirements for the role, an orientation interview with the hiring manager is up next. If both of you are enthusiastic make sure you inform your current manager. Of course, we also have to ensure we can find your replacement in time!
•  A second interview with HR + team member is the next step. 
• Everyone positive and are you up for it? We offer you the job! 

Additional Information

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Vessel Manager. Please contact Sandra Hofstede, senior corporate recruiter.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and cv on our careers site. 

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies 
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. There fore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application. 

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