Head of Performance, Energy & Emission - Maersk Tankers

Are you an experienced maritime professional with a passion for vessel performance, digital innovation, and sustainable shipping?

MARPRO Group is recruiting on behalf of Maersk Tankers, a global leader in commercial tanker management and a company committed to improving the economic and environmental performance of maritime transportation.

Maersk Tankers is seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Head of Vessel Performance, Energy & Emission to own and develop a critical function at the intersection of vessel performance, fuel efficiency, emissions compliance, and digital innovation.

This is a strategically important role with responsibility for optimizing the performance of a sizeable pool fleet while ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations. Working across internal teams, vessel owners, and technology partners, you will help shape the future approach to performance management, fuel optimization, and digital enablement.

The role combines deep maritime expertise with a strong understanding of emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that support continuous fleet optimization and operational excellence.

The Job

As Head of Vessel Performance Energy & Emission, you will be responsible for driving initiatives across performance analytics, fuel optimization, emissions compliance, reporting systems, hull performance management, Pool Point calculations and owner engagement.

Supported by a small specialist team, you will work closely with vessel owners, operations, chartering, voyage management, and external technology providers to identify opportunities for performance improvement and implement solutions that create measurable commercial and environmental value.

You will play a key role in shaping the organization's strategy for EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII compliance, digital reporting platforms, and fleet-wide performance optimization initiatives.

A central part of the role will be identifying and leveraging new technologies and best practices within vessel performance management. This includes evaluating opportunities within advanced analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital performance tools to strengthen decision-making, improve efficiency, and support Maersk Tankers' long-term strategy.

Professional Competencies Required for This Role

• Significant experience within commercial shipping, vessel performance, marine operations, knowledge of Pool Point methodology, fuel optimization, or energy efficiency.

• Strong understanding of vessel performance management, fuel consumption analytics, and operational performance drivers.

• Solid knowledge of EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII, and related environmental compliance frameworks.

• Experience working with digital solutions, data platforms, reporting systems, automation initiatives, or performance management technologies.

• Understanding of emerging technologies and the potential application of AI, advanced analytics, and digital tools within shipping.

• Proven ability to collaborate and influence across commercial, operational, and technical functions.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences.

Personal Characteristics We Are Looking For

• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across vessel owners, partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Curious and forward-looking, with a genuine interest in digital transformation, automation, and emerging technologies.

• Commercially minded with strong technical insight into vessel performance and shipping operations.

• Analytical and data-driven, with a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

• Collaborative and confident in navigating complex stakeholder environments.

• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and motivated by continuous improvement and sustainable shipping.

What We Offer

• This is a unique opportunity to shape a function that sits at the heart of shipping's energy transition. You will help define how vessel performance, fuel optimization, emissions compliance, and digital technologies work together to create measurable commercial and environmental value.

• Working closely with owners, technology partners, and colleagues across the organization, you will play a central role in bringing data-driven and technology-enabled solutions into everyday operational decision-making.

• Joining Maersk Tankers means becoming part of an organization that combines maritime expertise, digital innovation, and strong partnerships to improve vessel performance and support a more sustainable future for shipping.

Application

The application process is handled by MARPRO Group. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Talent Acquisition Manager Inga Ellekjaer, MARPRO Group, at +45 4015 1110.

If you are interested in the position, please upload a motivated application and an updated CV via the application button. You will receive a confirmation email from us. Please check your spam folder if you have not received the confirmation within 10 minutes after applying to ensure future communication.

About Maersk Tankers

Maersk Tankers is a leading tanker operator and service company in the tanker industry, offering solutions that help vessel owners maximize both the economic and environmental performance of their fleets. The company owns and operates tankers and gas carriers across crude, product, chemical, and gas markets, providing commercial management, pool management, and voyage management services worldwide.

Built on more than a century of shipping heritage and operating as Maersk Tankers since 1928, the company combines scale, expertise, market insight, and digital innovation to deliver strong performance while supporting the maritime industry's transition towards lower emissions and greater efficiency.