Plan Approval Surveyor – Tonnage

Van Storm; Rotterdam; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Diverse maritime projects

International team

Career development

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive salary + pension

Generous holiday allowance

Résumé du poste

Van Storm seeks a Plan Approval Surveyor – Tonnage to join our Rotterdam area engineering team. You will perform tonnage calculations, review drawings, and issue certificates under ITC 69 and Suez Canal Authority regulations for a range of vessels.

You will collaborate with international colleagues, assess technical documentation, and stay updated on maritime regulations while managing multiple projects and contributing to safe, compliant tonnage measurements.

Qualifications

• Education: MBO-4 in Maritime Engineering or related field.
• Several years of maritime experience in ship design or regulations.
• Strong understanding of ship design, vessel structures, or maritime engineering principles.
• Experience with ship design, technical drawings, or onboard operations is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and work accurately.

Responsabilités

• Perform tonnage calculations for ships per international regulations.
• Review ship drawings and documentation to determine vessel tonnage.
• Prepare and issue tonnage certificates under ITC 69 and Suez Canal Authority.
• Assess technical information for compliance with tonnage standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and customers to clarify requirements.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
• Keep up to date with maritime technology and regulations.

Connaissances

English fluency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Formation

MBO-4 qualification in Maritime Engineering

Description du poste

Job summary:

Job summary:

Tasks: Performing tonnage calculations and issuing certificates in accordance with international maritime regulations

Projects: Tonnage assessments for yachts, commercial vessels, specialised ships and offshore installations

Company: International organisation operating in the maritime sector

Main requirements: MBO-4 qualification in Maritime Engineering or a related field, combined with several years of maritime experience and an interest in ship design and maritime regulations

Your opportunity:

As a Plan Approval Surveyor – Tonnage, you will play an important role in ensuring that ships meet international tonnage measurement requirements. You will perform tonnage calculations, assess technical drawings and documentation, and issue certificates in accordance with the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (ITC 69) and Suez Canal Authority regulations.

You will work on a wide variety of maritime projects, from luxury yachts to commercial vessels and specialised ships. Together with an international team of specialists, you will help customers meet applicable maritime requirements while continuously developing your technical knowledge and expertise in tonnage measurement and certification.

What you will do:

• Performing tonnage calculations for various types of ships in accordance with international maritime regulations

• Reviewing ship drawings and technical documentation to determine vessel tonnage

• Preparing and issuing tonnage certificates in accordance with ITC 69 and Suez Canal Authority requirements

• Assessing technical information to ensure compliance with applicable tonnage measurement standards

• Collaborating with colleagues and maritime customers to clarify technical information and requirements

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

• Keeping up to date with developments in maritime technology, tonnage measurement procedures and international regulations

Where you will work:

Our client is an established international organisation operating within the maritime sector, supporting shipowners, shipyards and engineering companies with technical expertise and solutions that contribute to safer and more reliable maritime operations.

You will join a specialised engineering team in the Rotterdam area, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, international environment. The organisation offers opportunities to develop your technical expertise, take responsibility and build a long-term career in maritime technology.

What you already have:

• MBO-4 qualification in Maritime Engineering or a related technical discipline

• Several years of relevant working experience in the maritime industry

• Good understanding of ship design, vessel structures or general maritime engineering principles

• Experience with ship design, technical drawings or onboard operations is a strong advantage

• Familiarity with tonnage calculations, maritime regulations or vessel certification is an advantage

• Ability to interpret technical documentation, work accurately and identify potential discrepancies

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently

• A proactive, analytical mindset and an interest in developing your technical expertise

• Good communication skills and fluency in English, allowing you to collaborate effectively with international colleagues and customers

Your benefits:

• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of maritime projects, from commercial vessels to specialised ships and offshore installations

• An international working environment with a collaborative team of technical specialists

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance

• Competitive salary based on experience, performance-based bonus and pension scheme

• Attractive holiday allowance and additional employment benefits