CareerPlan

Vessel Operator / Schifffahrtskaufmann (m/w/d)

Leer (Ostfriesland), NIEDERSACHSENFull-time2026-08-31 → 2026-11-11

Core

Planning and coordinating vessel voyages, port calls, and logistics for a fleet of multi-purpose cargo ships.

Role type

Senior Vessel Operator (Project/Heavy-Lift)

Builds

Project and heavy-lift transport solutions for global clients

Domain

Maritime logistics / Heavy-lift shipping

Required skills

Voyage planning, Port call coordination, Fuel consumption planning, Stakeholder management, Analytical thinking, Independent work

Preferred skills

Heavy-lift operator experience, Terminal operations knowledge

Technologies

EDV (Computer systems)

Responsibilities

Schedule and voyage planning with chartering and technical departments, Coordinate with ship masters on speed and fuel consumption, Manage port agent nominations and coordination, Liaise with owners and customers, Calculate laytime, Plan port calls with agents and terminals, Conduct regular ship and terminal visits, Collaborate with documentation and accounting departments, Handle cargo damage claims with legal department, Process port call reports