The Role
Performs mechanical maintenance, overhaul, repair, and cleaning of cruise vessel engines, hydraulic equipment, valves, and machinery. Supports installations, breakdown services, provisions loading, tendering operations, safety compliance, and engine-room upkeep. Reports defects and work progress to engineering supervisors, participates in safety drills, maintains tools and equipment, and assists with general repairs. Requires strong mechanical skills, valid maritime certifications, fluent English, physical fitness, and the ability to work safely in confined, noisy spaces and close-quarters living conditions.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are currently seeking an experienced Deck Fitter to join the cruise vessel MARELLA DISCOVERY 2
Joining Date: 10/Oct/2026
Contract: 6 or 9 months +/-1
Contract: 6 or 9 months +/-1
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Fitter on board cruise vessels.
- Valid STCW certification, including certificates as per STCW Regulation V/2.
- All other certificates must be valid.
- Strong references and/or performance recommendations.
If you meet the above requirements and are available to join, we would be pleased to receive your application.
Position Summary
- Responsible to carry out the daily maintenance and cleaning of engines and mechanical equipment as directed by the Engineer in charge.
Reporting Structure
- Reporting to the Staff Engineer and on duty Engineer.
Safety Duties:
- Participates in crew safety drills according to instructions.
- Must always comply with the Company’s safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures.
- Leads by example by taking care of Health and Safety of self and others.
- Ensures that all work equipment, personal protective equipment, chemicals and safety devices are being used correctly.
Education/Experience/Qualifications:
- Valid STCW 95 certification.
- Valid ASE Certification A-III/5.
- Good knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, operation and maintenance of vessel machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Experience with stripping engines down and rebuilding.
- Experience on vessels in an equivalent positon.
- Physically and medically fit.
- Moral integrity is required.
Language requirements:
Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial.
Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in the Engine Control Room, Engine spaces with noise, light traffic, distracting environments.
Profile:
Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in the Engine Control Room, Engine spaces with noise, light traffic, distracting environments.
Profile:
- Punctual.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to be flexible, well organised, self managed and motivated.
- Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
- Safe, professional and personal practices. Well acquainted with VMS and MLC requirements.
- Well-groomed and neat appearance.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with cabin mates.
- Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance.
Status - Rating.
Salary - Refer to contract.
Rotation - Refer to contract.
Salary - Refer to contract.
Rotation - Refer to contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs major and specialised mechanical overhaul and repair work to determine the need for further repairs or adjustments.
- Repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment and valves.
- Prevents spares and tools from being damaged due to poor handling.
- Provides installation and breakdown services.
- To be part of the technical loading team during intake of provisions.
- To provide technical assistance during the ship’s tendering operations.
- Assists with general maintenance (to include but not limited to the following):
- Cleaning
- Painting
- Repairs.
- Keeps the Chief Engineer, Staff Engineer and duty Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems, matters of significance and any issues that may compromise the ship’s safety and any deficiencies found in the machinery or equipment.
- Must be competent in using the internal communications systems and have good knowledge of the engine room alarms.
- Responsible for informing the on-duty Engineer whenever leaving the engine room to perform duties elsewhere.
- Keeps supervisors fully informed of the progress of any work undertaken and any defects or problems in their allocated area of responsibility.
- Responsible for keeping the engine room and all other machinery areas clean, along with all parts and tools used.
- Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements. Reporting to the Staff Engineer any instances where the ship is unable or fails to comply.
- Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
- Ensures that other team members are informed and updated on the occurrences during the watch.
- Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Engine department and other departments around the ship.
- General engine room and all other duties as assigned by supervisors.
About
V.Group provides a full range of ship management and marine support services to ship owners and operators around the globe, as well as the ability to blend those services together in unique combinations to meet specific customer needs. Guided by our values, we aim to deliver excellence in every area in which we operate, with safety being our number one priority.To help us achieve that, our group of companies and brands work interdependently, operating across different sectors, allowing us to become a comprehensive supplier of maritime and offshore services around the world.
Skills Required
- Previous experience as a fitter on board cruise vessels
- Valid STCW certification, including certificates under STCW Regulation V/2
- All required maritime certificates must be valid
- Strong references and/or performance recommendations
- Valid STCW 95 certification
- Valid ASE Certification A-III/5
- Good knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, vessel machinery operation, and mechanical equipment maintenance
- Experience stripping down and rebuilding engines
- Experience on vessels in an equivalent position
- Physically and medically fit
- Moral integrity
- Excellent fluent English, including verbal, written, and technical English
- Ability to work in confined spaces and live in close quarters
- Ability to work overtime and irregular schedules
- Additional languages
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The Company
What We Do
V.Group is a leading global provider of ship management and marine services to the commercial shipping, cruise, energy, and defence industries.
