Fleet Superintendent

Damco Spain SL; Denmark; On-site; DKK 522,388 - 671,642; Full time

Job summary

A maritime logistics company in Denmark seeks a Fleet Superintendent to manage vessel operations, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, budgeting, and driving performance improvements. Ideal candidates will have experience in maritime management, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. The role involves periodic vessel visits and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in ship or fleet management, marine engineering, or a related maritime field.
• Solid understanding of vessel operations, safety management, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfort working with budgets, cost control, and performance data.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day technical and operational management of assigned vessels.
• Ensure compliance with international and local regulations.
• Prepare and manage budgets covering maintenance, repairs, and dry-dockings.
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives and support delivery of agreed KPIs.

Skills

Ship or fleet management experience

Understanding of safety management

Budgeting and cost control

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Job description

We are looking for a Fleet Superintendent to join our Fleet Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost ‑ effective management of assigned vessels, working closely with ship staff, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

You will play a key role in ensuring vessels operate in full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, while continuously improving performance, efficiency, and collaboration across the fleet.

Key responsibilities

Vessel operations & safety

• Oversee day ‑ to ‑ day technical and operational management of assigned vessels
• Ensure timely and appropriate support to vessels on operational and technical matters
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure safety remains the top priority in all operations
• Conduct vessel visits and inspections and produce clear, actionable reports
• Ensure compliance with international and local regulations, class requirements, and certification standards
• Act promptly in the event of incidents, casualties, or delays and keep relevant stakeholders informed

Performance & continuous improvement

• Monitor vessel performance and initiate corrective actions where needed
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives and support delivery of agreed KPIs
• Identify and propose innovations, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements
• Prepare reports and present insights to management and stakeholders
• Perform technical inspections (in the job, yearly 1 5% travel involved)

Budgeting & cost control

• Prepare and manage budgets covering maintenance, repairs, stores, modifications, and dry ‑ dockings
• Monitor costs and explain material deviations transparently and constructively
• Ensure sound business and economic evaluations support decision ‑ making
• Plan and coordinate inspections and execution of dry ‑ dockings
• Compile dry ‑ dock specifications and oversee execution
• Manage repairs and modifications within agreed budgets and timelines
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure timely , cost ‑ effective purchasing of spares and stores
• Approve requisitions, orders, and invoices within area of responsibility
• Support the effective performance of crewing activities
• Contribute to performance feedback, development, and appraisals for Masters and Chief Engineers
• Work closely with Fleet Directors , Ocean Execution , Network Planning, and other stakeholders
• Share knowledge and best practices across fleet groups to support continuous learning

What you bring

• Experience in ship or fleet management, marine engineering, or a related maritime field
• Solid understanding of vessel operations, safety management, and regulatory compliance
• Comfort working with budgets, cost control, and performance data
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures
• A structured approach to problem ‑ solving, with room for flexibility and different working styles
• Willingness to visit vessels as required

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.