Fleet Manager

Location Country United Arab Emirates

Work Location Abu Dhabi

Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured.

Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

The owner of the Service Delivery offering to V.Ships customers, having full authority and accountability of decisions that ensure the Customer is provided with a full functioning ship and crew, thereby enabling top quality operational performance. To lead, motivate and coach the Fleet Cell team and the vessel crew thus ensuring Customer satisfaction. The Fleet Manager is one of the most important functions in our business and is accountable for, and has the authority to, take decisions that ensure his/her ships are operated to the highest standards, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and in accordance with V.Ships

VMS so ensuring flawless service delivery to customers.

• Safety is our first priority and the Fleet Manager has the authority and the accountability for taking necessary decisions that ensure constant safe operation and that everybody comes home safe. The Fleet Manager is the authority ensuring safe operation and protecting the environment.
• Our Customers are our second priority after safety. The Fleet Manager is responsible for, and has the authority to, deliver full ship management service to the Customer. The Fleet Manager position is the link between the Customer and his/her ship and the responsible person for ensuring that the Customer fully benefits from the operational performance of his/her ship.
• Own the product delivered to V.Ships Customers, having the authority and accountability to take the necessary decisions to ensure Flawless Service Delivery. The owner of the relationship with his/her Customers and being the link between the Customer and his/her ship.
• Lead the Fleet Cell team and the leadership on board the ships to deliver Flawless Services to Customers by always ensuring that the team has the support and the skills necessary to keep the Customer’s needs in focus while ensuring the highest standard of safety on board.
• Train, encourage, mentor and develop the fleet cell team and the leadership on board. Ensure that the necessary training and feedback is provided to grow his/her team ashore and on board.
• Always have the best interest for the Customer as the highest priority, being the face to the Customer ensuring that strong relationships are built by engaging with the Customers on a frequent basis and ensuring that the team does the same. Pro‑actively identify and share continuous improvement opportunities in cooperation with the Customer and the team on board and ashore.
• By using all appropriate tools (Shipsure, CTD, CSP etc) and periodic meetings, monitor & ensure the Fleet Cell is working efficiently with no complaints from the Clients. Directly responsible for the Safety culture, morale and performance of the team on board and ashore.
• Ensure that any issues that affect, or may affect, the safety, environmental or operational performance of assigned vessels are reported in time and take the necessary decisions to protect the Customers interest.
• Manage Dry Dock, Vacation and other absence planning so that the Fleet Cell can operate efficiently and uninterrupted. Raise concerns if necessary to demand support from the whole organisation in the best interest of the Customer.
• Take responsibility to ensure all third party inspections (SIRE, CDI, PSC…