Director of Ship Management (S20592)
- Full time
- Cyprus, Cyprus View on Map
- posted 2 hours ago
- Posted: July 31, 2026 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall management and strategic direction of the organisation.
- Drive operational excellence across Marine, Technical, Crewing, HSSEQ, Procurement, and Commercial departments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, oil majors, classification societies, flag administrations, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and commercially successful management of the fleet.
- Develop and implement business strategies to improve operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
- Oversee financial performance, including budgets, resource planning, and P&L management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior management teams while fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, OCIMF, SIRE, ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and Flag State requirements.
- Represent the company at executive meetings, industry forums, and client engagements.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the ship management portfolio.
Requirements
- Master Mariner (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.
- Sailed as Master on tanker vessels (Crude, Product, Chemical and/or LNG/LPG tanker experience preferred).
- Minimum 15 years of maritime experience, including significant senior shore-based management experience within a ship management or shipowning company.
- Proven leadership experience managing multiple business functions and senior operational teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L, and client relationships.
- In-depth understanding of tanker operations, marine safety, vetting, HSSEQ, and international maritime regulations.
- Demonstrated experience working with shipowners, oil majors, charterers, classification societies, and regulatory authorities.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
