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Marine Operations Manager
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. Execute safe, seamless, and efficient operation of container ships while controlling related expenses .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing container ship operations, including cost control, vessel performance supervision, and compliance with international shipping regulations. Proficient in coordinating schedules, managing maintenance, and implementing operational KPIs while ensuring safety and efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Master Mariner CertificateExperience As A Captain On A Container VesselThorough Knowledge Of International Shipping RegulationsAdvanced English Language SkillsGood MS-Office Skills
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Hard Skills
Vessel Performance SupervisionOperational Expense ControlVessel Loading PlansPort Performance ManagementOperational KPI ImplementationSailing Instructions PreparationVessel Maintenance SchedulingCargo CoordinationBudget PreparationOperational Development Planning
Soft Skills
CoordinationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Master Mariner Certificate
Industry Keywords
Container ShippingInternational Shipping RegulationsOperational GuidelinesPort RestrictionsDangerous Cargo ManagementReefer MaintenanceVessel LeasingOn-Call Availability
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Execute safe, seamless, and efficient operation of container ships while controlling related expenses
- Manage and coordinate relevant interfaces to meet targets and achieve results
- Implement BU policy and guidelines within Regional Operations and vessels
- Set guidelines for vessel loading, including special and dangerous cargo
- Determine operational requirements for leasing vessels
- Manage port restrictions and provide guidelines to vessels and owners
- Assist in drafting and implementing JWP with partners
- Control costs, operational expenses, vessel loading plans, and vessel and port performance
- Supervise vessel performance, command, sailing voyage reports, and procedures
- Monitor port and sea expenses, service bunkers, fuel consumption, and fuel inspections
- Control vessel schedules and feeder schedule integrity
- Implement and control operational KPIs
- Coordinate schedules according to weather conditions
- Prepare sailing instructions
- Manage vessel maintenance schedules and repairs
- Coordinate and monitor DG/RF/OOG cargo on partners and feeders
- Coordinate reefer maintenance
- Maintain interfaces with Global Operations, shipping companies, partners, and vessel owners
- Prepare and implement the annual operations budget
- Plan operational development of lines and advise regarding bids
- Characterize vessel leasing in the lines
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master Mariner certificate - Must
- Experience as a Captain on a Container Vessel - Must
- Relevant shore-side experience - Must
- Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of international shipping
- Good MS-Office skills, Excel (Macros level) and PowerPoint in particular
- Advanced English language skills (speaking, reading and writing)
- On-call 24 hours a day
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full-time employment
- Remote/hybrid work arrangement indicated in the title/location
- On-call availability 24 hours a day