UK-Based Head of Marine & Port Operations

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; Ipswich; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

AXA Health

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Discounted cruises

Retail discounts

Resumo da oferta

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is seeking a Head of Marine Operations to lead the marine and port operations across its fleet.

The role focuses on clear ownership, disciplined control, and strong support to shipboard teams in marine operations, port calls, and itinerary execution. Based in the UK, you will shape standards, safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining guest experience and operational efficiency.

Qualificações

• Sea-going experience: Captain or Staff Captain on large vessels.
• 5+ years in senior shoreside management: itinerary planning, marine logistics or port oversight.
• Valid Master Unlimited CoC with current STCW.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and navigating changing operating models.
• Proven ability to collaborate with shipboard leadership, shoreside teams and regulators.
• Strong understanding of shipboard operations, port call execution and risk management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead FOCL’s marine operations across fleet, ensuring navigation, safety and standards.
• Establish and maintain marine operating standards reflecting regulations and best practice.
• Guide the Maritime Standards Lead to ensure consistent application fleet-wide.
• Support a fit-for-purpose Safety Management System with accurate shipboard content.
• Oversee port operations for safe, efficient calls, turnarounds and embarkation.
• Coordinate itinerary planning with Product, Commercial and Destination Services teams.
• Provide oversight of berth planning, port schedules and readiness for each call.
• Balance safety, compliance, guest experience and commercial goals.

Conhecimentos

Master Unlimited CoC

Senior shoreside management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder communication

Budget discipline

Navigation safety

Operational risk management

Disruption response

Shipboard to shoreside collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Formação académica

Maritime Master Unlimited CoC

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is seeking a Head of Marine Operations to lead the marine and port operations across its fleet.

The role focuses on clear ownership, disciplined control, and strong support to shipboard teams in marine operations, port calls, and itinerary execution. Based in the UK, you will shape standards, safety and regulatory compliance while maintaining guest experience and operational efficiency.