Wilhelmsen Ship Management is looking for a new Vessel Manager to join the Offshore team.

The Vessel Manager is overall responsible for the safe, efficient and environment conscious operation of the vessels assigned, typically 2-3 vessels belonging to the offshore segment operating worldwide. 

The Vessel Manager reports to the Fleet Manager as appropriate. The shipboard management of the assigned vessels reports to the Vessel Manager.

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 the location / department 

We are an international and particularly dynamic team, with a wide range and valuable mix of expertise and experience, all focusing on our client overall satisfaction, and quality of service being delivered.

The position will be located at Lysaker, Norway - close to Oslo.

Required experience and skills:

• Technical/maritime qualifications, seagoing offshore experience as Chief Engineer prefered or alternatively Master or a degree in naval architecture or marine engineering with relevant offshore experience.
• Excellent command of oral and written English Experience from Fleet performance will be an advantage
• Experience from offshore vessels vessels or DP will be an advantage
• 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.

The right candidate is customer focused, see 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: (Main Responsibilities)

• 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 regulations,
• Support ships as appropriate
• Monitor vessel performance, and actively engaged with the vessel management team to identify improvements
• Regular on-board visit and inspection
• Plan, prepare and execute dry-docks and retrofit as required by class and/or owners
• Prepare annual budgets and cost control

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

What we 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 one of these roles, 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. 

We encourage newly graduates with relevant experience to apply. We do not offer apartments, work permits, relocation assistance or other such assistance.