Vessel Manager

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities. 

Make your mark as Vessel Manager at Boskalis!

Are you ready to make your mark at Boskalis? The Fleet management department within the Offshore Energy division is offering a job opportunity as Vessel Manager. 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. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company. 

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.