Fleet Manager | Bulk Carrier | Dubai

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of assigned vessels and ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective operations.
• Monitor vessel performance, operational efficiency, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with vessel masters, chief engineers, technical teams, port agents, charterers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, safety standards, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor operating costs, budgets, and expenditure; identify cost-efficiency opportunities.
• Oversee planned maintenance, inspections, surveys, and vessel certification with the technical team.
• Resolve operational issues, delays, and emergencies to minimize disruption.
• Coordinate with commercial, technical, and operations teams; prepare reports and update management.

Requirements

• Relevant fleet-management experience in the shipping or maritime industry.
• Bulk carrier management experience preferred; tanker management experience also considered.
• Strong understanding of vessel operations, maritime regulations, safety standards, and fleet performance.
• Knowledge of vessel maintenance, budgeting, compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple vessels and cross-functional teams.
• Must already be based in Dubai, UAE, and have work eligibility without requiring a work visa or employer-sponsored visa.