Shipmanager

YOUR ROLE

The Ship Manager position is important in our value chain as you are in relations with both our teams at sea and ashore. Within a shipping line, your role is to ensure the operational monitoring of vessels voyages. You make sure that vessels voyages and port operations go smoothly by establishing the loading plans in compliance with safety rules and through the enforcement of the Line business policy.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? From our head office in Marseille, you ensure, in close cooperation with Captains/Second Officers, the good conditions of vessels seaworthiness throughout the voyage by: Checking that all material equipment improving the productivity and port turnaround times is available, in connection with Terminals and Agents, with the different parties of the Line and all operational support teams (Dangerous Cargo Office, Oil Management…).

Monitoring and managing special loadings: dangerous cargo, Reefers, Out of Gauge (OOG, Breakbulk) according to the international regulations (IMDG code, ISM…), the Group and Line’s instructions. Evaluating the feasibility of Changes of Destination (COD) of some cargos according to their position on board, following the request of sales teams, Logistics Department and partners.

Validating Port Call Reports (PCR) sent by Agents. Participating in the development of statistics and ensure the monitoring of bunkers consumption. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Postgraduate degree from a Generalist or Mechanical Engineering School or a National Maritime School. On-board experience, ideally as a Merchant Navy deck officer, would be a strong asset Familiarity with planning and/or vessel stability calculation software is a plus.

Fluent in English, both spoken and written Good command of IT tools. Proactive, rigorous and organized, with the ability to anticipate operational needs and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexible approach of working hours (you may be expected to work on evenings/weekends), compensated by additional time off.