Specialist - Vessel Performance

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports seeks a Vessel Performance Specialist to act as the analytical and operational backbone of UGR’s Vessel Performance function within the Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation Directorate, delivering data-driven intelligence for fuel efficiency and regulatory compliance across the chartered fleet.

You will collect, validate and analyse large-scale vessel performance and emissions data; build AI-enabled monitoring platforms and dashboards; develop decarbonisation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or related field.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Minimum 3 years as 3rd Engineer on Ro-Ro vessels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vessel performance data and prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Identify operational optimization areas and report findings to management.
• Ensure accuracy of Noon Reports and sensor data, and support data flows to AI systems.
• Monitor compliance with EU and IMO regulations and drive improvement actions.
• Conduct industry analysis on alternative fuels and decarbonisation technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and Systems teams on digitalisation initiatives.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as fuel consumption deviations and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

English fluency

Marine engineering

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

To serve as the analytical and operational backbone of UGR’s Vessel Performance function within the Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation Directorate, delivering data-driven intelligence that drives fuel efficiency, regulatory compliance and decarbonization performance across UGR’s chartered fleet.
The role is responsible for collecting, validating and analysing large-scale vessel performance and emissions datasets; building and maintaining AI-enabled monitoring platforms and dashboards; developing vessel-specific and fleet-wide decarbonisation roadmaps; and conducting cost-benefit analyses on alternative fuels and emission reduction technologies.
Operating at the intersection of maritime operations, sustainability regulation, and digital transformation, the Specialist ensures UGR’s full compliance with EU ETS, IMO DCS, CII, and FuelEU Maritime frameworks while feeding accurate, validated data into the Directorate’s Single Source of Truth architecture and AI agent workflows.
The role directly supports UGR’s strategic positioning as a data-led maritime logistics organizer, contributing to the Directorate’s mandate of making vessel performance management proactive, staff-independent, and scalable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vessel performance data and prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports
• Identify operational optimization areas and report findings to management
• Ensure accuracy of Noon Reports and sensor data, and support seamless data flow to AI systems
• Monitor compliance with EU and IMO regulations and develop improvement actions
• Conduct industry analysis on alternative fuels and new technologies in line with decarbonization targets
• Collaborate with IT and Systems teams on digitalization initiatives
• Monitor and report KPIs such as fuel consumption deviations and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering

Language Skills:

• Fluent in written and spoken English

Years of Experience:

• At least 3rd Engineer experience on board vessels (Ro-Ro experience preferred)

Nature of Experience:

• Strong technical knowledge of marine engines, fuel systems, and operational limits
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) with strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Basic knowledge of maritime regulations
• Strong team player with effective collaboration and coordination skills
• Open to innovation, self-development, and interested in digital transformation processes
• Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders
• Responsible, result-oriented, and detail-focused
• Proactive and adaptable to change
• Strong time management and prioritization skills