Vessel Manager

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM Norway) is looking for a Vessel Manager

If you are passionate about ship management and complex vessels, then this position is for you!
 

About the role:
Technical management of an offshore accommodation vessel, mostly based in the Caribbean area and Brazil. The vessel is of older design, converted to fill its current purpose.
The Vessel Manager is overall responsible for the safe, efficient and environmentally conscious operation of the vessels assigned, in this case only one vessel. The Vessel Manager will mainly focus on technical areas, supported by Marine Superintendent for deck/nav related issues and an HSEQ Superintendent as required.

The Vessel Manager reports to the Fleet Manager as appropriate. The shipboard management of the assigned vessels reports to the Vessel Manager / Marine Superintendent.In matters related to assigned vessels, the Vessel Manager also interrelates with Ship staff in connection with briefing visit, selection, and screening. Other internal and external support functions. Owner, class society, insurance handlers and other external bodies.
 

About WSM Norway:
We are an international and dynamic team, with a wide range and valuable mix of expertise and experience, all focusing on client overall satisfaction, and quality of the service delivered.
 

The position will be located at Lysaker (Oslo), Norway, which provides one of the best work/life balances, in an environment of what large cities can offer, and a unique and direct access to white winter ski and sea!
 

Required experience and skills

• Technical/maritime qualifications, preferably with seagoing experience as Chief Engineer on diesel-electric offshore DP vessels

• Excellent command of oral and written English.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Safety & Environmental focused

• Excellent communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills in order to develop close relationships with shipboard staff, vessel owners, as well as internal and external support functions.

• Right to live and work in Norway (Schengen)

The right candidate is customer-focused, technical-minded, sees solutions to challenges and able to work under operational pressure. You have team commitment and are creative and innovative, with a high degree of professionalism.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure vessels comply with all relevant rules & regulations with special emphasis on the ISM code as well as flag state, port state and the industry's special requirements and regulation

• Maintenance planning & monitoring

• Cooperate with purchasing department for efficient supply of spares

• Render support to ships as appropriate

• Monitor vessel performance, and actively engaged with the vessel management team to identify improvements

• Regular on-board visits and inspections

• Plan, prepare and execute wet/dry-docks and retrofit as required by class and/or owners

• Budgeting for areas under responsibility

The position will be measured against safe and incident free operation of the assigned vessels and in line with WSM and Client KPIs.

We can offer:

Competitive package/benefit

• Great culture and working environment

• A challenging job in an international company

• Our own sports organization for employees

• Company cabins in both winter and summer locations

Applying
Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Vessel Manager. You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.
 

Please note: As part of the application process, you may be subject to reference and additional background checks
 

Work location: Lysaker, Norway
Application deadline: 30 January, 2026
Contact details: Kenneth Bjoerklund, Fleet Manager [email protected]