Vessel Manager

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Wilhelmsen Ship Management is looking for a Vessel Manager

The Vessel Manager will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious operation of the vessels assigned for either Cruise or RoRo segment. This includes incorporating compliance with statutory and industry-recommended rules and regulations. Collaborating with various internal and external departments to ensure smooth operations and address any issues that arise including owner representatives, class societies, and insurance handlers, to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.

What you will be doing:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for external bodies such as class societies and insurance handlers.

• Overseeing the briefing visits, ensuring all necessary information is communicated effectively.

• Managing the selection and screening process through brief ship staff visits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

What you need to succeed in the role:

• Naval architecture or similar Master degree, preferably with seagoing experience as Chief Engineer or Master from either Cruise or RoRo experience

• Good command of oral and written English

• Basic computer knowledge

What we are looking for:  

• Environmental focused

• Excellent communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills in order to develop close relationships with shipboard staff, vessel owners, charterers as well as internal and external support functions

In return we can offer:

A culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that comes with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we have benefits that include, but are not limited to: 

• An outstanding pension plan with attractive employer contribution

• Company cabins (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Portugal, and Spain)

• Social events year round (cooking classes, yoga, dance, and rock- climbing lessons etc.) 

• Sports club membership that includes sporting and cultural activities (group training in our gymnasium, sailing, theatre, and concert tickets etc.) 

Work location will be Lysaker, Norway.

Application deadline: 22.05.2025

Contact Details: Svein-Tore Nordhagen - Fleet Manager -  [email protected]