Yacht Manager

SUMMARY

Point of contact for Owner/Captain/Crew for 24/7 support. Regular communication with Owners & Captains is required to ensure total client satisfaction is upheld. Provide guidance to owners & support to vessel Captain & Crew.

Responsibilities:

• New client setup, implementation of on-board documentation, standards & protocols.
• Implement vessel management software & Safety Management System on-board ISM/mini-ISM vessels and provide guidance to crew.
• Supervise upkeep of vessel certification & paperwork in liaison with Fleet Administrator, Captains & officers.
• Assist with preparation & conduct of company Flag State audits for compliance with regulations (ISM/ISPS/MLC).
• Perform regular audits of vessels software, and on board, to ensure compliance with ISM, ISPS, MLC & relevant regulations. Also to confirm safety & compliance systems are in place, including technical safety audit, and to inspect general condition.
• Facilitate handovers between Captains & Heads of Department.
• Work closely with Yacht Account Manager regarding annual & monthly budgets & approval of invoices.
• Provide technical consultancy support with vessel surveys & shipyard periods.
• Ensure shipyard/marina agreements are reviewed by insurance.
• Corporate liaison with shipyards and vendors to verify and negotiate proposal and contracts, and ensure discounts that can be passed onward to clients.
• Attend industry events, seminars & conferences worldwide as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have prior Maritime experience as Captain or Chief engineer
• Must have valid passport; International travel as required
• Excellent IT skills & strong proficiency in both Mac & Windows operating systems & office software (Excel & Word)
• Must be available after core business hours, weekends and holidays
• STCW 11/2 Certificate of Competency (Master Unlimited) or STCW 111/2 Certificate of Competency (Chief Engineer Unlimited)

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience in luxury yachting is highly preferred
• DPA designation is highly preferred
• Naval architect or Maritime Engineering degree is preferred
• Experience with vessels over 100' is highly preferred
• Ability to work fluently with Pages/Numbers/Keynote AND PowerPoint is highly important