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Position Summary:

This position represents both the interest of the vessel and the interest of the Shoreside Marine Operations department as the primary person for a specific selection of vessels.  The Ship Manager is the key contact for day-today operations, focused on the safe, compliant, and efficient operations of the vessel within the Maritime scope.  The Ship Managers responsibilities span not only the safety, compliance, and reliability elements of the vessel, but also the crew and financial aspects of the daily operations.  This position also serves as the responsible person for the interaction with Facilities Management   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall day-to-day management of assigned vessels within the Marine Operations Department. 
• Support onboard repair and maintenance and oversee dry-dock planning and operational budgets of the Deck and Engine Departments in coordination with assigned technical Superintendents to ensure approval from the Flag state, Port State, Classification Society, or other government bodies for any changes to the construction or equipment onboard.
• Maintain frequent communication with the Marine Technical organization, to assist in the selection and installation of machinery, equipment, and safety appliances to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety and environmental policies from governing agencies.
• Monitors vessel compliance with Class / Government Authorities requirements and follows up to insure the timely and complete clearance of Conditions of Class / Conditions of Authority or any other outstanding conditions as may be issued.  Follow up with technical department to technically related incidents and damages are properly investigated and reported, and that damage claims are validated and settled. 
• Participate in succession planning, training, evaluation, and development for all relevant shipboard personnel. Interview and approve, as well as give recommendations to Human Resources Department regarding education and training of ship engineers. 
• Cooperate with Accommodation Maintenance department and New Building for projects and operational issues impacting the Hotel and Marine areas of responsibility.
• Performs 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, Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred 
• Relevant experience as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and/or experienced Chief Engineer with a shipping company, classification society. 
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies. 
• Chief Engineers Diploma with minimum 3 years experience on Diesel Engines and Steam Plant.
• Three years (3) minimum experience on vessels with PODs / Azipods as a propulsion system.  
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred 
• Relevant experience as Naval Architect or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and/or experienced Chief Engineer with a shipping company, classification society. 
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost efficiencies. 
• Chief Engineers Diploma with minimum 3 years experience on Diesel Engines and Steam Plant.
• Three years (3) minimum experience on vessels with PODs / Azipods as a propulsion system.  

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

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