Vessel Manager

Job Description

As a Vessel Manager you manage our geotechnical vessels assigned in accordance with terms & conditions of shipman agreement, class and flag state requirements, and in compliance with Fugro and Fleet Services standards and systems.

You are responsible for the management of the entire vessel crew including vessel management team, to ensure safe, reliable and efficient availability of fleet. In this varied role you represent Fugro on all matters in relation to the assigned vessel(s) or support service.

Your role

• You ensure that the crew assigned to the vessel is relevant to the needs of the vessel and collaborate with the crewing department in regards;

• You closely liaise with and challenge the vessel management team on board, support the departments to ensure safe, effective and efficient coordination, delegation, planning and execution of all tasks;

• You supervise vessel performance in accordance with the Vessel and Fleet Management System and report, administer and control all responsibilities and tasks through the designated Computerised Management Systems (CMS);

• You are responsible for the vessel in class and flag with good performance on availability, reliability, statistics on maintenance and materials as per management contract and for maximum operational time possible;

• You have budget responsibility and prepare the annual operational vessel budget and the CAPEX budget;

• You are member of the Emergency Response Team and initiate and follow up on Emergency Response Reports.

Your track record

• You have a BSc. degree in a maritime related discipline and preferably previous experience in managing geotechnical vessels;

• You have matured 3+ years maritime and previous management experience in the offshore industry and with Dynamic Positioning experience;

• You are in the possession or willing to obtain BOSIET and HUET certificates;

• You have excellent communication and reporting skills in English (verbal and written);

• You are a motivator, who takes ownership and initiative, you are focused on business performance and strive for operational excellence;

• You are available to travel for visits to ships and yards for audits when required.

What Fugro offers 

• A competitive salary; 

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally; 

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies; 

• Commuting allowance; 

• Modern pension scheme; 

• Collective health insurance; 

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan; 

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program). 

Are you interested? 

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro. If you have any further questions, please contact Nick van Son, Corporate Recruiter, E-mail: [email protected]

After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application; 

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round; 

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro! 

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.