Fleet Personnel Officer (m/f/d) - Offshore

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen contribution

Deutschlandticket

Bike leasing (JobRad)

KITA contribution

Fitness contribution

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is seeking a Fleet Personnel Officer - Offshore in Hamburg. The role focuses on crew planning, recruitment, rotation, and development to ensure compliant and cost-efficient operations for the offshore fleet.

The candidate will manage offshore crew operations, liaise between ship and shore, and uphold maritime regulations while adapting to dynamic requirements. Strong English communication and leadership are essential, with German language skills considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Crew Operations or similar
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• English fluency; German language skills beneficial

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute offshore crew operations to support vessel operational continuity and safety
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, contracts, and company policies in maritime offshore context
• Coordinate manning logistics with onboard crew, agencies, and clients to achieve efficient rotations
• Provide solutions for non-standard queries in a dynamic offshore environment

Skills

Crew operations

Leadership

English proficiency

German language beneficial

Education

Commercial qualification or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

As a Fleet Personnel Officer - Offshore at BSM, you will engage in crew operations, serving as a key link between ship and shore. You will be overseeing crew planning, recruitment, rotation, and development while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and cost efficiency to support safe and continuous vessel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Offshore Crewing Mastery: Oversee and execute all daily crew operations, making critical decisions that directly support the operational continuity and rigorous safety needs of our assigned offshore fleet
• Specialized Compliance: Ensure absolute compliance with all statutory regulations, contracts, and company policies, navigating the complex legal framework unique to the maritime offshore sector
• Logistics Coordination: Act as the central coordinator for all manning logistics, liaising with onboard crew, specialized agencies, and clients to achieve seamless and efficient vessel manning rotations
• Dynamic Problem Solving: Provide efficient and practical solutions ("Out-Of-The-Box-Solutions") for non-standard queries, demonstrating your ability to thrive in a rapidly changing operational environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Commercial qualification or Bachelor’s degree (preferably with a shipping or offshore background)
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Crew Operations or a similar role
• Experience in the offshore sector is desirable
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise to find "Out-Of-The-Box-Solutions" for non-standard queries
• Ability to adapt to dynamic operational requirements rapidly
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken), German language skills will be beneficial

Why You Should Join Us

• The option to choose up to three benefits from our benefits catalogue, including contribution to our canteen, Deutschlandticket, bike leasing (JobRad), childcare (KITA contribution), fitness contribution, and more.
• Flexible working hours and a 10‑days‑per‑month work‑from‑anywhere entitlement.
• Annual leave of 28–30 days (depending on length of service).
• An open‑door policy and flat hierarchies.