Ship Manager

Journey with us!  Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at  Royal Caribbean Group . We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests. Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Ship Manager reporting to the Director, Fleet Technical. This is a land-based position that will work onsite in Miami, Florida. Position Summary:  This position represents both the interest of the vessel and the interest of the Shoreside Marine Operations department as the primary person for a specific selection of vessels.  The Marine Operations Manager is the key contact for day-today operations, focused on the safe, compliant and efficient operations of the vessel within the Maritime scope.  The Marine Operations Manager’s responsibilities span not only the safety, compliance and reliability elements of the vessel, but also the crew and financial aspects of the daily operations.  This position also serves as the responsible person for the interaction with Facilities Management  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall day-to-day management of assigned vessels within the Marine Operations Department.   Support onboard repair and maintenance and oversee dry-dock planning and operational budgets of the Deck and Engine Departments in coordination with assigned technical Superintendents to ensure approval from the Flag state, Port State, Classification Society, or other government bodies for any changes to the construction or equipment onboard.  Maintain frequent communication with the Marine Technical organization, to assist in the selection and installation of machinery, equipment and safety appliances to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety and environmental policies from governing agencies. Monitors vessel compliance with Class / Government  Authorities requirements and follows up to insure the timely and complete clearance of Conditions of Class / Conditions of Authority or any other outstanding conditions as may be issued.  Follow up with technical department to technically related incidents and damages are properly investigated and reported, and that damage claims are validated and settled.   Participate in succession planning, training, evaluation and development for all relevant shipboard personnel. Interview and approve, as well as, give recommendations to Human Resources Department regarding education and training of ship engineers.   Cooperate with Accommodation Maintenance department and New Building  for projects and operational issues impacting the Hotel and Marine areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Participate in the preparation of annual budgets for each ship.   This is to be carried out in cooperation with the ships Management Team, Shore side operations management and Financial department for approval.  Evaluates monthly and quarterly operation/financial results, and recommends adjustments to plans/forecasts for the ships.  Handles the guarantee process with NB/ Yard through-to-completion for all vessels introduced into the RCG fleet.  Creates, manages, executes the