Onboard Fleet Superintendent – Shipyard & Operations Lead

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM Group is seeking a Fleet Superintendent in Marseille to represent the shipowner on board vessels and in ports. Reporting to the Fleet Manager, you will manage operational monitoring and coordinate crew, repairs, and inspections to ensure seaworthiness and efficiency.

You will supervise interactions with chief engineers, captains, lines and shipyards, draw up budgets, monitor consumption for decarbonisation and cost savings, and update official certificates as needed.

Qualifications

• 5-year experience at least as a seafarer and/or in a similar position
• Very fluent in spoken and written English and proficient with office and IT tools
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations. Expertise in hull, engines, or related technical fields is appreciated
• Interest in decarbonisation topics related to the maritime industry
• Rigour, responsiveness, and analytical/synthesis skills with strong interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operational monitoring of container ships in your area
• Initiate investigations, determine purchases and repairs to meet norms and company standards; implement after manager approval
• Supervise and coordinate crew members and external participants during technical interventions
• Analyze root causes of defects raised by third parties and import feedback into the fleet
• Serve as key contact for chief engineers, captains, Lines and shipyards; draw up and monitor vessel budgets
• Act as CMA Ships expert & onsite representative when required
• Update shipping documents and certificates necessary for vessels
• Monitor and optimize vessel consumption (oil, fuel) for decarbonisation and cost savings

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Chief/Second engineer license

Naval engineering degree

Job description

CMA CGM Group is seeking a Fleet Superintendent in Marseille to represent the shipowner on board vessels and in ports. Reporting to the Fleet Manager, you will manage operational monitoring and coordinate crew, repairs, and inspections to ensure seaworthiness and efficiency.

You will supervise interactions with chief engineers, captains, lines and shipyards, draw up budgets, monitor consumption for decarbonisation and cost savings, and update official certificates as needed.