Fleet Performance Analyst (1-Year Contract)

Cmb Tech; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CMB.TECH is seeking a Fleet Performance Analyst on a one-year fixed-term contract to monitor the performance of its vessel fleet and ensure efficient operations.

You will develop and apply models to analyse consumption, speed, propulsion and hull factors, and provide actionable insights for voyage planning and optimisation. Collaboration with the Fleet Performance Team is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science or similar.
• Dutch and English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical skills and commercial mindset.
• Data literate with programming skills (Python, MatLab, R, SQL or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Department with daily decision‑making to minimise consumption and emissions, and maximise voyage financial results.
• Provide insights to onboard crews to support voyage planning and operational efficiency.
• Create, maintain and improve vessel resistance/power/consumption models.
• Deliver vessel and fleet performance analyses using in‑house systems and third‑party solutions.
• Review voyage results and explain deviations between planned and actual consumption.
• Contribute to innovation projects focused on optimising daily vessel operations.
• Collaborate with Fleet Performance Team to define and execute optimisation projects.

Job description

Fleet Performance Analyst (1-Year Contract)

• On-site

CMB.TECH is one of the world’s largest publicly listed, diversified and future-focused maritime groups, operating a combined fleet of approximately 235 vessels dedicated to decarbonising the shipping industry. The Group focuses on large-scale maritime and industrial applications powered by hydrogen and ammonia. CMB.TECH also supplies hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers through its own production facilities and through third-party producers. At CMB.TECH, you will gain more than just a job title – you will become part of a team committed to creating a cleaner and more sustainable maritime industry.

To strengthen our vibrant Operations Team, we are currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dynamic Fleet Performance Analyst on a one-year fixed-term contract.

What are we looking for?

As a Fleet Performance Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the Fleet Performance team in monitoring the performance of the CMB.TECH vessels and ensuring the most efficient operation of the fleet. Your primary aim will be to follow up on the consumption of the vessels and provide insights to optimise vessel performance.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Operations Department with daily decision-making to minimise consumption and emissions, and maximize the voyage financial results.

Provide relevant insights to the onboard crews to support in voyage planning and optimisation of operational efficiency.

Create, maintain and improve vessel resistance/power/consumption models using industry standards and innovative methods.

Deliver vessel and fleet performance analyses and recommendations using our in-house vessel performance systems as well as optimised 3rd party solutions.

Your reports will be based on voyage data analysis and how that matches against performance criteria. You will look into areas such as fuel consumption, speed performance, propulsion efficiency and hull degradation.

Prepare periodical meetings with stakeholders to arrange and follow up maintenance actions such as hull inspections and hull cleanings;

Supply stakeholders with accurate and up-to-date consumption tables of the CMB.TECH fleet;

Review voyage results and provide clarifications for deviations between planned and actual voyage consumptions;

Contribute to innovation projects focused on optimising the daily operation of the CMB.TECH vessels;

Work closely together with the members of the Fleet Performance Team to identify potential for optimisation, define projects and execute accordingly;

Contribute to company-wide projects regarding energy efficiency, emission reduction and innovation;

Contribute to the daily tasks forming the department’s services.

Job requirements

What do you bring?

Formal Education: you hold a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science or similar;

Languages: you are proficient in Dutch and English (both spoken and written);

You have strong analytical skills;

You have a commercial mindset;

You are data literate, with programming skills in Python, MatLab, R, SQL or similar;

You have knowledge of vessel-specific terminology (Dutch and English);

You have an international mindset and show enthusiasm for engaging and dealing with multiple stakeholders in challenging situations;

You have a ‘self-starter’ attitude and are a confident and effective communicator.

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