Fleet Superintendent

APM Terminals; København; On-site; DKK 522,388 - 671,642; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals is seeking a Fleet Superintendent in Copenhagen to oversee the operation and maintenance of vessels. The role is crucial for ensuring safety and operational efficiency, and involves direct management of Masters and Chief Engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment. Proficiency in English is essential for this position.

The position requires some international travel and offers an opportunity to contribute to safety and innovation in Maersk’s dynamic context.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong managerial experience with a focus on employee development.
• Self-motivated team player capable of navigating multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Masters and Chief Engineers on assigned vessels.
• Prioritize safety and ensure skilled personnel on board.
• Plan maintenance and repairs within budgets.
• Monitor vessel performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong managerial experience

Self-motivated

Fluent in English

Job description

Opportunity

The Fleet Superintendent role reports to the Fleet Director and oversees the operation and maintenance of vessels, ensuring safe, qualitative, and cost‑effective outcomes. The incumbent will develop leadership skills while directly managing Masters and Chief Engineers assigned to the vessels, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within Maersk’s dynamic international environment. The position is based at the Copenhagen office of Maersk Fleet Management and Technology, with some international business travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Managerial oversight of Masters and Chief Engineers on assigned vessels.
• Prioritise safety, build effective teams, and ensure highly skilled personnel in all onboard positions.
• Promote sea‑to‑shore collaboration and engage direct reports, officers, and crews.
• Handle all operational matters related to assigned vessels.
• Plan and execute planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs, and modifications to hull and machinery within approved budgets.
• Coordinate inspections and dry‑docking schedules.
• Ensure vessel certifications and surveys for class, flag, and international requirements are current.
• Monitor vessel performance and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Oversee financial budgets for maintenance, repairs, stores, and drydockings.
• Suggest innovations, cost savings, and improvements within the area of responsibility.
• Monitor service quality from shipyards, workshops, and suppliers for compliance with regulatory and customer standards.
• Conduct technical inspections and provide operational feedback to enhance Maersk’s future new‑building pipeline.
• Support the company’s decarbonisation agenda.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports to senior management.

Who we are looking for

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of navigating multiple stakeholders and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong managerial experience with a focus on employee development.
• Self‑motivated team player who can see the bigger picture and thrive in a hectic, dynamic environment.
• Structured, highly motivated, and able to maintain a high drive under pressure.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, the company’s working language.
• Motivated by challenge, independent decision‑maker, and driven by experience and knowledge.
• Positive mindset and willingness to go the extra mile to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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