Vessel Manager Newbuilding
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Samskip is one of the leading transport companies in Europe, handling thousands of international shipments weekly. With a presence in 24 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, we’re at the forefront of sustainable, multimodal logistics solutions. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience while driving innovation in the transport sector.
Responsibilities
- Support Samskip with evaluation of vessel designs and fuel alternatives.
- Review New Building specifications and prepare comments.
- Coordinate activities with all departments involved with design and construction.
- Evaluate requested specification changes/modifications with the shipyard and submit concerns and requests and take care of timely drawing approval.
- Keep track of cost changes and specification changes.
- Utilize Project Management System on Plan Approval to comply with Flag, Class rules, IMO, MARPOL and international and new rules and regulations.
- Coordinate and prepare all delivery protocol documentation and ensure all relevant tests and inspections have been completed.
- Perform administrative tasks involving material approval and circulations to all relevant departments.
- Work closely with the site manager, making site visits, carrying out inspections, attending sea trials, commissioning of equipment, and assisting technical teams with guarantee claims as and when required.
- Coordinate and attend technical, design, development, and progress meetings, ensuring the assistance of specialized consultants, technical staff, shipyard personnel and Class.
Competences
- Bachelor or diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Marine Engineering or equivalent.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Relevant experience in ship repair / shipbuilding / ship management of at least 3 - 5 years.
- Able to manage designated field staff and co-ordinate with technical teams on any project requirements.
- Knowledge of relevant international rules and regulations such as Flag & Class.
- Keen on new technologies, such as hydrogen, alternative fuels, DC systems & batteries etc.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including a high level of written and spoken English.
- Willing to spend time abroad.
- Safety conscious.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
- 8.33% holiday allowance and an annual 13th month bonus.
- 28 vacation days per year to recharge.
- A comprehensive pension scheme.
- Travel and internet allowances.
- Company car.
- Flexible work-from-home arrangements.
- A modern, ergonomic workspace in Rotterdam with free use of our fitness room.
- Daily fresh fruit to keep you energized.
- A fun, social work culture with regular team-building events and activities.
Samskip is one of the largest European transport companies, with offices in 24 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, offering environmentally responsible combined transport services via shortsea, road, rail and inland waterway routes. We are committed to cost-effectiveness, operational excellence and best practice in sustainable transport.
High frequency services connect destinations across Europe, the Baltic States, Russia…
Samskip is one of the largest European transport companies, with offices in 24 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, offering environmentally responsible combined transport services via shortsea, road, rail and inland waterway routes. We are committed to cost-effectiveness, operational excellence and best practice in sustainable transport.
High frequency services connect destinations across Europe, the Baltic States, Russia and Central Asia, both door-to-door (including collection) and quay-to-quay, transported using a wide range of owned vessels, containers, trucks and trailers. To match equipment to cargoes shipped, options include a full range of ISO containers and reefers, including 33-pallet capacity 45ft units.
Samskip's transportation and logistics activities focus mainly on the following sectors: European multimodal transport; North Atlantic integrated logistics; worldwide temperature controlled and ambient cargo forwarding and logistics and European breakbulk and project cargo movements.
Through Samskip Logistics, the company offers a full range of services, including ocean freight, trucking, cold storage and documentation based on its in-depth knowledge of global refrigerated transport. These services are supported by a network of worldwide offices.
In all cases shippers can make real choices based on frequency of service, transit times, freight rates and sustainability.
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