Manager, Marine Operations

Manager Marine Operations

This role is based in Weybridge UK

Journey with us!

Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our Marine Operations team Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world

About Us

Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now

At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable

The Role

As Manager Marine Operations you will assist the Fleet Captain in carrying out the day-to-day Nautical Operations Manage and coordinate shipboard/shoreside navigation and manage career progression of deck officers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for career tracking and development of deck officers including training records training requirements and future assignments This function is in close cooperation with the Director Nautical Operations and the Fleet Captain

Work with the Fleet Captain and HR schedulers on deck officers assignments

Work with talent acquisition on hiring and interviewing deck officer and cadet candidates

Ensure that each new hired Employee is holding certificates licenses and training in accordance to Flag State regulations and company policy before being hired

Responsible for fleet wide navigational safety support including equipment and software Liaise with Technical services and Ship Managers to ensure condition reports repairs and upgrades are made on all Bridge Nautical Equipment

Responsible for fleet wide nautical support (ie charts ECDIS VDR GMDSS AIS pilot books ship's library bridge design etc)

Monitors vessels stability and makes recommendations for improvements Responsible for the shore-side support of NAPA programs including services and upgrades

Responsible to set up minimum standards of inventory levels of nautical supplies for new ships entering service

Keep up to date explore and evaluate new software and technologies pertaining to fuel efficiency and voyage/route optimization This in close cooperation with Energy Management

Work closely with the Maritime Safety Department supporting as necessary investigations of navigation related incidents/accidents and safety bulletins

Remain current with current and expected SOLAS ILO and STCW regulations and initiate required actions for compliance as well as keeping open and continuous communication with Flag State Class Authorities and Port State in all navigation and related safety matters

Work as an active member on the Navigation Working Group (NWG) with respect to policy revision suggestions feedback and continuous improvement

Represent the fleet at various industry meetings regard to navigation and related safety issues

Expected to support the role of Fleet Captain in his/her absence

Perform other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management

Qualifications / Skills

Position requires a nautical education with minimum 10 years of service with a major shipping company as Deck Officer or equivalent Nautical shore side position

Unlimited Masters License preferred Minimum requirement is a chief Officer license unlimited A college degree or diploma in a nautical related field is preferred

Very strong computer skills and excellent knowledge of MS Office programs

Ability to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents logarithms quadratic equations and permutations Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance correlation techniques sampling theory and factor analysis

Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Ability to travel throughout the Fleet and spend required time on a variety of vessels

Possess excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to multitask and manage in a fast-paced environment Possess a highly advanced ability to speak English clearly distinctly and cordially including the ability to interact with crewmembers and management respond to questions and speak in front of groups of all sizes

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management; prior experience in managerial coaching and team building in a similar environment would be helpful The incumbent will be required to travel periodically

Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents The incumbent must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or boards of directors

Ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests supervisors and co-workers

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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