Maritime Operations Director

<p><em>The World</em>, Residences at Sea, is the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth. Employees of <em>The World</em> strive for excellence in everything we do. We live and work on a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht that sails continuously around the world. Every few days you will wake to an exciting new port of call. It’s the ultimate way to work and travel all in one.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u><br>POSITION SUMMAR</u></strong></p><p>YThe Director, Maritime Operations is responsible to further develop and manage the ship’s Safety procedures, compliance, efficiency and energy conservation projects, Dry-dock and capital projects and ensures successful on-time, on-budget delivery of these projects. He/she is responsible for determining project scope, timelines, tracking project progress and measuring outcomes</p><p><br></p><p>.<br>Reporting to the VP, Marine & Technical Operations, the Director of Maritime Operations ensures a safe, compliant, sustainable, reliable and efficient operation of the vessel including capital project(s) life span and succes</p><p><br></p><p>s.<br>This position works directly with the shipboard Marine & Technical team, the CEO, CFO, COO and vendors to ensure alignment to strategy, budget and objectiv</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>es.<br>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILI</u></strong></p><ul><li>TIESManages day-to-day operational aspects of vessel maritime operations ensuring compliance with company, class and flag regulations as described in valid company Safety Management Systems (SMS) and as it continuously is being developed in compliance with applicable IMO instruments under the ISM code, SOLAS and MARPOL regulations among oth</li><li>ers.Drives continuous improvement focus and safety culture development of vessel operations and safety aspects under the </li><li>SMS.Visits the ship regularly to conduct inspections, assessing effectiveness of ship’s Marine & Technical Operations, and forecasting maintenance and improvement needs and managing implementati</li><li>ons.Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting of the operational budgets and capital projects. Major contributor to ships 10-year capital p</li><li>lan.Works closely with Ship, and Technical Purchasing Department to ensure cost effective sourc</li><li>ing.Maintain business relationship with Regulatory Authorities (Flag States, Port States, Classification Societies and Public Health) and ensure operations are in compliance and communicate varian</li><li>ces.Develops key relationships with vendors and contractors; and enforces accountability; negotiates with contractors and vend</li><li>ors.Recommends, develops and implements energy efficiency and environmental sustainability enhanceme</li><li>nts.Be a mentor for the shipboard team, for new hires and newly promoted person</li><li>nel.Develops Dry-dock plans and technical specifications in close cooperation with VP Marine & Technical Operations, Shipboard Leadership, external subject matter experts, and legal counsel to facilitate contract management with Dry-dock compan</li><li>ies.Review the SEEMP plans on an annual basis and revise as necess</li><li>ary.This position has emergency response duties as defined in the Emergency Man</li><li>ual.Project sponsoring, directing and implementation duties as situation requi</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>res.<br>QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRE</u></strong></p><ul><li>MENTSMinimum of 7-10 years’ experience working within the Marine & Technical aspect of the cruise industry; onboard cruise ship leadership experience and/or “new build” experience highly prefe</li><li>rred.Bachelor’s degree in marine profession or equiva</li><li>lent.PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification a </li><li>plus.Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects, experience in presenting in front of gr</li><li>oups.Strong business/financial acumen and negotiating sk</li><li>ills.Proven experience with contract & vendor negotia</li><li>tion.A demonstrated ability to lead people and acquire results through ot</li><li>hers.Proven efficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outl</li><li>ook).Demonstrated ability to multi-task under high pressure & demanding situat</li><li>ions.Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control sk</li><li>ills.Must be able to travel based on job demands and requirements; flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as ne</li></ul><p><br></p><p>ede<em>d.<br>At The</em> World we are one team, always passionate and caring and supporting one another in mutual respect. We have a unified, empowered, and strong team culture that values diversity and recognizes, develops and retains t</p><p><br></p>alent.

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