Build an in-house ship management operation from scratch, then run it.
Angle Recruitment has partnered exclusively with a growing international shipowner that is building its own in-house ship management, so it is no longer solely reliant on third party managers. You'll be based in Germany and report directly to the board.
As Head of In-House Ship Management, you'll own the whole function for the owner's growing fleet, including its OPEX and CAPEX. That covers technical, newbuilding, marine and HSEQ, procurement and crewing. In the first six months you'll start small, decide what sits in-house and what's outsourced, and put in place the structure, systems and people the business needs to scale.
- Set up the in-house organisation, its systems and the DOC, ISM, ISPS and SMS framework
- Build and lead a team across technical and marine superintendency, QHSE, DPA, procurement and crewing
- Take vessels over from third party managers, lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and oversee newbuilding projects
- Own the OPEX and CAPEX budgets, planned maintenance, dry dockings and special surveys
- Build a strong safety culture, and relationships with class, flag, yards, suppliers and crewing partners
You'll bring significant shore based experience running ship management for an owner or third party manager. You'll know ISM, ISPS, SOLAS and MARPOL inside out. You'll have handled takeovers, dockings and budgets, and you keep a firm grip on costs. Fluent English is essential.
A seagoing background as Master would be an advantage, or Chief Engineer with substantial fleet management experience. So would experience with specialised tonnage or newbuildings, or having set up a ship management organisation before. German is useful but not required.
In return, you'll get the rare chance to build an owner's ship management operation rather than inherit one. You'll have real autonomy, a seat at the centre of the group's maritime leadership and a package to match.
