Seeking Cruise Ship applications for various positions on board a reputable Cruise Line

 

Assignment from February/March/April 2011.

Positions include dining service, house-keeping, culinary and front office staff.

Requirements include at least 2 years experience in the department of interest, fluent English, excellent presentation and communication skills, motivation to become part of a world renowned organisation.

Physical interviews will be conducted in Odessa, Ukraine January/February 2011.

If you would be interested in finding out more, please send your CV, recent photo and professional references to recruitment@vhospitality.net

Experienced Dry Bulk Vessel Operators required for Germany

 

Competitive Salary and Relocation Package

GERMANY

Heavy lift & project cargo ship owner.

EXPERIENCE - Min 3 years commercial operations experience in Dry bulk, Heavy Lift, Project/BreakBulk. English is the only mandatory language.

UAE

Dry bulk ship owner.

EXPERIEINCE - Min 3 years commercial operations experience with Panamax, Supramax or Cape size vessel experience required. English is the only mandatory language.

DUTIES INCLUDE

- Planning & coordination of the fleet

- Vessel instructions and handling

- Port agencies, load and discharge coordination

- Bunker replenishment

- Commercial coordination

- Punctual documentation processes,

- Freight/laytime and voyage calculations

- Insurance & legal matters.

To apply, please email CV to Jason Nangle - JNangle@Faststream.co.uk

Commercial Manager

This is an exciting and challenging commercial opportunity for our client who is a market leader in providing bespoke, international dry bulk shipping services. You must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in expanding business and delivering solid commercial results within general cargo and bulk cargo shipping.

Forward your CV to info@meetinghouse.co.uk or call 0044 (0)2380 208800 now for a confidential discussion.

Senior Vice- President, Nautical & Technical, Cruise Boat Fleet Management - Slovakia Hi Members,

 

We have an open position for a Senior Vice- President, Nautical & Technical, Cruise Boat Fleet management in Cruise & Shipping industry for Bratislava, Slovakia with excellent remuneration per year. This is an urgent vacancies, response to this job vacancy are open, kindly send me an interest email with contact information on nick.joshi@imspeople.com for further inquiry on this position.

Senior Vice-president, Nautical & Technical, Cruise Boat Fleet management for 50+ ships.

Position Responsibilities

• Drive the technical and nautical team from the front supporting the development of individuals and their goals and responsibilities.

• Accountable for development and management for both Nautical & Technical budgets.

• Accountable for maintenance of the fleet and developing capital expenditure plan to ensure ships are kept with the original features and retain the brand image.

• Accountable for new projects involving building/refurbishment planned for fleet expansion.

• Accountable for Team performance management.

• Responsible for championing the company culture and values by participating in the screening, induction and training of key hires, e.g., captains, second captains and engineers.

• Directly accountable for Nautical crew performance on Rhine-Main-Danube.

Poi Position Requirements & Qualifications

• Demonstration of company values, particularly open and courageous communication and risk taking

• 7+ years of job related experience, within the cruise industry, with both onboard and ashore positions

• Full licence as Chief Engineer with no limitations

• Full proficiency in verbal and written English a must

• Proficiency in German highly desirable

• Proficient in Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes

• Strong analytical skills

• Proven effectiveness communicating across cultures

• Extensive travel is involved

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently, a self-initiator who requires minimum supervision

• Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions in an expedient manner

• Ability to deal with change and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong service orientation

Direct Reports

• Superintendent Engineers (4)

• Manager Nautical Operations

Head of Hotel (Female candidate) required for a super luxury passenger vessel (150m) currently under construction in Germany.

Head of Hotel required for a super luxury passenger vessel (150m) currently under construction in Germany.

As Head of Hotel you will be responsible of all operations of the interior department, the hospitality Personnel: all interior personnel including housekeeping, banqueting / stewarding, laundry, spa and stores staff. Liaising with Owner’s Chefs. Liaising with the Operational Management Team.

You must have…

An education in Cruise/Hotel Management, hospitality services, foods and nutrition, or other related field

Minimum 4 years experience in hotel/Cruise/Yacht or hospitality industry required

The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship

Strong experience in F&B, house-keeping and client relations

Fluent English + additional languages

Opening / new build experience

Computer literacy

Previous experience within a high-profile luxury hospitality environment

Excellent previous employment references (checkable)

Position available mid-2011

Please send applications including full up to date CV, recent colour photo and professional references to bpetyt@vhospitality.net

Yacht Fourth Engineer

We are currently looking for a Fourth Engineer for assignment on board a very large (80m) Private Yacht. 

Fourth Engineer - Rotation (5:1) 

Professionally run, private yacht over 80 meters. You will have the opportunity to learn from a team of other engineers. Excellent opportunity to travel! 

This position will support the Chief Engineer with the maintenance of the ships machinery and equipment. 

Please do not apply unless you have the following licenses: Class 4 (motor) CoC or EOOW Certificate. 

Minimum of two years of engineering experience. Previous large yacht or commercial ship experience. Working knowledge of computer generated planned maintenance system. Good practical knowledge of welding, machining and general fitting. 

Salaries and conditions will be discussed. To apply pls send your CV and phot and references to Bertrand PETYT at bpetyt@vhospitality.net

Marine Equipment Business Manager

Outstanding Opportunity in South Florida. 

Seeking an accomplished business development executive, with marine and/or downstream industry experience. 

Requirements

Please have 5+ years of experience, a B.S. Degree in Engineering. Interested? 

For more information contact me at mtansey@faststream.us

Freight Trader - Singapore

Location: Far East - Singapore
Position: Broking, Chartering & Trading
Salary: Excellent package
Company: International commoditiy trading organisation
Type: Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international commodity trading organisation in their Singapore office.

We are seeking a dynamic and customer-oriented Freight Trader with a strong commercial sense and team work ethic, with experience in an international dry bulk commodity trading environment.

You will provide an optimal and customer focused freight service that drives and maximises incremental value. Procure best suitable tonnage to meet the company’s schedule and safety requirements. Plus, assume book ownership for relevant commodities and handle and maintain superior relationships with the respective customers.

You will be a graduate with a minimum of 3 years commercial experience working for a ship owner, ship operator or ship broker and experience in the relevant shipping or commodity markets. You will also have a thorough understanding of and preferably hands-on experience in derivatives trading and applying advanced risk-management solutions.

An excellent package will be on offer for the successful candidate.

Please apply to email:jobs@halcyonrecruitment.com for further information.

Fleet Operator, Canada

Location: Canada 
Position: Vessel operations 
Salary: Competitive remuneration 
Company: Prestigious international ship owner 
Type: Permanent 

This leading highly reputable ship owner with offices worldwide has an immediate opening for an experienced Fleet Operator. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious and forward thinking company with an ethos grounded in quality and service delivery of the highest calibre. 

As Fleet Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of up to 10 dry cargo ships. This will include voyage planning and management, bunkering, appointing agents and surveyors, freight invoicing and financial and statistical analysis and reporting. 

To be considered for this role, you must already be based in Canada / North America and have a minimum of 3 years experience in the shore based operations of dry cargo ships. Combined with this you must possess outstanding communication skills, a proactive approach and be fully computer literate. 

Please apply to email: jobs@halcyonrecruitment.com

Performance Development Manager (HR/Crewing) - Singapore

Location: Far East - Singapore
Position: HR, Finance & Support
Salary: Excellent salary
Company: Leading Tanker Operator
Type: Permanent

A leading Tanker operator is currently seeking to recruit a Performance Development Manager (HR/Crewing) to join their team in their Singapore office.

You will be responsible for overseeing the Overseeing the performance appraisal process for seafarers from start to finish. Coordinating appraisal exercise and ensuring data integrity, managing the appraisal policies and procedures to ensure a high-quality workforce is developed and that crew performance is top-notch and conduct regular training and performance rating for seafarers to ensure that development is on track.

You are likely to have a Maritime/HR degree and at least 4 years of relevant performance management experience. Strong analytical focus and commitment to developing a high-performance culture is necessary in this role and a results-driven mentality with excellent people skills to drive things forward.

Excellent salary on offer.

Please apply to email: jobs@halcyonrecruitment.com for further information.

Senior Engineer - II: Welding Engineer Position – Houston, TX

Our Client strives to be the most professional contributor to the marine and off-shore industry. Outstanding International career opportunities and a dynamic workplace. World-class benefits and competitive salaries Join one of the leaders in the industry. 

Reviews brazing procedure specifications and qualification records, and ensures compliance with industry recognized codes and standards. Provides guidance to staff and to clients on rule positions. Contributes to rule development and change processes on welding, NDT, and other allied areas based on current industry practices and state-of-the-art developments in the fields. Investigates into welding/brazing production problems or failures and participates in failure investigations as may be needed. Participates and represents company on other technical standards and rule committees on welding. Develops and delivers training on welding for staff and external clients; 

Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering (or a similar technical degree). Specific training on welding of steels, aluminum and other non-ferrous materials and NDT are preferred. The ideal candidate will have 5 + years of experience in shipyard operations related to: welding, NDT, quality assurance, structure/component fabrications, or other applicable materials types of work. Candidate should also be knowledgeable with AWS, ASME, API and other national/international codes and standards requirements on welding of marine and off-shore related structures, pressure vessels, piping, shafting, forgings, castings, and equipment. Candidate must be able to communicate technical and non-technical information and concepts, orally and in written format, across a variety of audience and professional settings. PLEASE be authorization to work in the US. 

Please email resume and cover letter explaining why you’re the right person for this to:Sarah Cooper, scooper@faststream.us

Senior Marine Support Manager, South UK

Job Description 
Our client is one of the worlds leading marine electronics and navigation equipment manufacturers. They are now recruiting for an experienced and customer focused manager with experience within after sales and support to run and expand their current support department. 

Key duties and responsibilities

• Drive overall Marine OEM strategy in EMEA to support upcoming Marine OEM Business.
• Work closely with all territories in the EMEA and Marine Sales team to identify needs and ensure appropriate resources, skills and procedures are in place to support Marine OEM business. 
• Ensure all territories provide uniform and seamless support across all territories in line with customer and OEM expectations.
• Ensure effective handover of technical OEM knowledge to general Marine Support teams to ensure class-leading support once the boat is delivered to the end customer. 
• Manage UK Marine Support team. 
• Manage overall training needs and ensure all Marine Support teams across the EMEA (offices and dealers / distributors) provide a uniform high-level of support. 
• Provide, effectively communicate and implement OEM support vision across all EMEA territories. 
• Ensure we meet and exceed our customers’ expectations, and drive towards class-leading support to further facilitate OEM sales (just as we do with aviation today).
• Participate in high-level OEM discussions to galvanize and solidify OEM relationships, identify needs, and ensure a high degree of confidence is provided to OEM customers. 

Technical Requirements 

• Project Management qualification. 
• Marine technical / electronic qualification or equivalent experience. 

Education and experience 

• Experienced support specialist with strong Marine technical breakdown with experience of managing support needs for large OEMs and boat-builders. 
• Must be a recognised and well-respected technical expert within the Marine industry, in order to build OEM confidence in our support network in the EMEA territories. 
• Excellent customer-focussed individual with proven experience working with large OEM suppliers. 
• Excellent people-management and project management experience. 
• Ability to impart a culture of continuous improvement in Marine Support. 
• Excellent understanding of competitor offerings in Service and Support. 
• Ability to inspire confidence and galvanize relationships with OEM customers. 

More details contact: Jemma Coates e-mail jemma@marineresources.co.uk 

Cruise Field Service Engineer-South Florida

High-Energy Marine Engineer needed ASAP for incredible opportunity commissioning and maintaining equipment on luxury cruise ships in South Florida and Caribbean ports. Degreed and USCG licensed engineers with 2+ years of experience are preferred. Only eligible US citizens need apply. 

Generous salary, annual bonus, car allowance, fully paid health plan. If you are sharp, can think on your feet, like challenging and constantly-changing work situations and want the South Florida lifestyle – apply now. 

Please email resume and cover letter explaining why you’re the right person for this to: Sarah Cooper, scooper@faststream.us.

Tour Manager Cruise Ship

Excellent opportunity for qualified and experienced Tour Manager for unique luxury cruise ship. 

The Tour Manager’s primary responsibility is to maximize revenue generating opportunities with shore side tours and private arrangements. The Tour Manager must ensure the highest standards of service are achieved for the Residents and Guests while staying within budgetary limitations. This includes all practices, procedures, training and Resident and Guest satisfaction levels. 

Full job description available on interview. 

- At least 3 years experience as Tour Manager or equivalent on a large ultra luxury Cruise Ship 
- Solid management experience 
- Excellent knowledge of World Geography, Ports of call and tour based information 
- Fluent English + additional languages 
- Excellent employment track record with controllable references 

Salary & benefits: 

- Salary $3,700 USD / month 
- 4 months onboard/2 month vacation contract; paid while on vacation 
- Medical benefits provided year round 
- Retirement savings plan 
- Single cabin 

Joining date : January 2011 

Apply on line at www.vhospitality.net or send applications including detailed CV, recent photo and employment references to recruitment@vhospitality.net

Marine Manager needed in London

Overview

Location: England - London only
Position: Legal
Salary: Excellent remuneration package
Company: Leading International Law Firm

This world leading maritime law firm is looking for a Marine Manager to join an existing first class team. The team deals with the full range of admiralty claims arising out of major casualties worldwide including fires, pollution, collisions, strandings, sinkings, salvage and many others.

This is a superb opportunity for a mariner looking to build a challenging and rewarding long term career ashore using all your technical and commercial experience.

You will enjoy a varied role which will incorporate attending and investigating incidents at sea, taking witness statements, analysis, report writing and providing advice and guidance to clients.

You must be qualified as a Master Mariner or Chief Officer with a minimum of 10 years seafaring experience and have recent experience on deep sea ocean going vessels.

It is essential that you possess existing and unrestricted entitlement to work in the UK and are able to travel at short notice.

Please apply online at www.halcyonrecruitment.com or call +44 (0)20 7717 8686 / email: jobs@halcyonrecruitment.com for further information.

Manager, Corporate Communications

Employer: Prince Rupert Port Authority - Prince Rupert (British Columbia, Canada)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, the Manager, Corporate Communications develops and executes marketing and communications programs in support of the Port’s public relations and business development objectives. 

MAJOR POSITION ACOUNTABILITIES
1. Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Port’s communications plan, including the development of performance measures to track the success of communications activities. 

2. Produces Port collateral materials, including annual reports, brochures, publications, website, presentations and audio/visual productions targeting existing and potential Port customers, the business community, the public sector, and the general public.

3. Coordinates media relations activities, including the development of media relations tools. Coordinates press releases, announcements, presentations, newspapers and magazine articles. Establishes and maintains effective relations with the electronic and print media, and facilitates media contact with appropriate Port representative in support of the successful fulfilment of the Port’s various strategies.

4. Manages and coordinates advertising and promotions planning and activities, including the development of advertising and promotions materials and the coordination of effective electronic and print media campaigns, and other related promotional activities independently or in collaboration with consultants.

5. Develops and implements the Port’s internal communications plans in collaboration with the Director, Human Resources and Port executive to keep Port staff apprised of the Port activities, developments, and news.

6. Maintains up-to-date documentation on the Port. Responds to requests for information from Port partners and stakeholders.

7. Maintains a broad range of contacts with communications peers in the federal, provincial, regional and municipal governments to support Port government relations activities. 

8. Represents the Port at various meetings, conferences, seminars and other functions as prioritized, in consultation with the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, and provides Port management with a record of the proceedings.

9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development or President & Chief Executive Officer.

Relocation assistance is available and position is open until filled. Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in confidence to: 

Director, Human Resources
Prince Rupert Port Authority
200 – 215 Cow Bay Road
Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1A2
Fax: (250) 627-8980
Email: careers@rupertport.com

Senior Accountant for Multi-Billion Dollar Cruise Brand, $60k-$75k

Must Have Skills

• Big Four Experience 
• Highly preferred Ideal Candidate is bilingual, English/Spanish 
• CPA Preferred 
• Education: Bachelor's Degree 

Description: 
Monitoring of the general accounting and internal reporting at Corporate-owned ports

* Monitoring compliance with local tax filings and other regulatory matters at Corporate-owned ports

* Review of Corporate port invoices for compliance with underlying terms prior to approval by the corresponding Port Director

* Conduct a monthly analysis of payments made by Miami Headquarters,, prepare journal entry and inter company invoice for reimbursement

* Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations and work with partner company Controller and Corporate Finance on reconciliation of intercompany accounts with corporate-owned ports

* Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for Corporate-owned ports

* Participate in various ad hoc financial operations analysis

* Monthly review of Corporate-owned port financial statements and provide budget versus actual and year-over-year variance analysis

* Assist internal and external auditors with yearly local statutory audits of Corporate-owned ports

* Assist with gathering information required for tax planning and statutory filings to be provided to Corporate Tax

* Assist in the preparation of Corporate-owned port budgets and forecasts Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

* Strong accounting background with at least 1 year at a Big 4 or other large public accounting firm preferred

* Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred

* Bilingual (English/Spanish)

* Direct experience with a large international corporation with operations in the Caribbean helpful

* Superior technical accounting and reporting skills

* Possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

* Previous experience with Oracle Financial Systems, Hyperion Essbase as well as any other PC-based software is helpful

* Must have a global perspective and be willing to travel to various ports (up to 20% of year)

To apply contact: mmarsh@cpabychoice.com

Hotel Directors for private yachts

V.Hospitality is currently seeking two (2) qualified candidates for the position of Hotel Director for two separate mega-yachts based in the Middle East. 

Yachts are for private use only and no charter. Candidates MUST be fluent in English, possess a minimum of three years experience as on-board Hotel Manager/Director in a six-star/ultra-deluxe environment and have a demonstrated expertise in housekeeping, financial, food-and-beverage operations. 

Excellent references are required and will be thoroughly checked. Previous cruise ship experience is a must, excellent attitude and presentation are a must. First position is for an immediate assignment, second position is for mid-2011. 

To apply, send the following documents (any incomplete application will NOT be considered): Detailed CV + Photo + three written references, to Mr Bertrand Petyt at bpetyt@vhospitality.net

Revenue Accounting Supervisor with Luxury Cruise Brands

Job Title: Revenue Accounting Supervisor 

Salary:  $75k-$80k

Department: Revenue Accounting Department
Reports to: Revenue Accounting Manager
Type Position: Exempt

Summary:
We are looking for a well organized and self motivated Supervisor to lead the Revenue Accounting Department. This individual is a leader and team player, a self starter with the ability to multi-task and to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. This individual will work with Senior Management to provide accurate and timely financial information as well as working with various Operations Departments to ensure we provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Department. Act as point person for all unusual and emergency requests.
- Manage the Revenue Accounting month-end close process.
- Perform and review monthly actual to budget and prior year’s variance analysis.
- Act as a liaison between the General Accounting, Reservations and other Operations Departments within the Company.
- Review reconciliations and roll-forwards of critical accounts.
- Support Senior Management with special projects such as the implementation and changes to existing financial and operational systems.
- Support Senior Management in implementing internal control procedures including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.

Qualifications: 
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
- CPA a plus. MBA, a plus.
- Experience: A minimum of 6 + years of experience. Combined experience of public accounting and private sector, a plus. Experience in cruise line industry, a plus. Customer relations and operational accounting experience, a plus.
- Systems Background: Proficient in Word and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Great Plains and reservations systems (NVS), a plus.
- Skills: Strong communication skills, (verbal and written), strong organizational and analytical skills. Attention to detail is essential.
- Willing to work long hours under pressure and meet tight time deadlines.

To apply contact: mmarsh@cpabychoice.com