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Technical Superintendent - Cruise (m/f/d) @ Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

Hamburg, DEOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

As a Technical Superintendent (m/f/d) Cruise at BSM Cruise, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient technical operation of assigned cruise vessels. You serve as a critical link between ship and shore, providing technical expertise that supports regulatory compliance, optimizes vessel performance, and ensures operational readiness. Through close coordination with onboard teams and external stakeholders, you contribute to maintaining high technical standards, controlling costs, and enhancing overall vessel condition and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure safe, efficient, and contract‑aligned technical management of assigned cruise vessel

Monitor machinery and equipment performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions

Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance and repair plans, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timelines

Forecast technical requirements, spare parts, and training needs to support maintenance and budget planning

Oversee the timely resolution of technical issues and maintain effective communication with stakeholders

Ensure compliance with vessel certification and implement technical updates in line with regulatory changes

Plan, manage, and follow up on dry-dockings and major repair projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget execution

Prepare, manage, and control technical budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), identifying deviations and cost-saving opportunities

Conduct vessel visits, inspections, and internal audits, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up actions

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent, or Chief Engineer qualification

Minimum 3 years’ sailing experience as a Senior Officer, preferably on cruise vessels, or

Minimum 3 years’ shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent in cruise operations

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and marine regulations

Excellent project management capabilities

Strong negotiation and people management skills

Effective communication, teamwork, and stakeholder collaboration

High level of organization with strong attention to detail

Fluency in English

Solid PC literacy

Why You Should Join Us!

You may choose up to three benefits from our benefits-catalogue:

Contribution to our Canteen

Free Ticket for the local public transport

Internet Fee

Bike Leasing (JobRad)

Childcare (KITA contribution)

Language Course for local language (German)

Fitness Contribution

Urban Sports Club Membership

In addition, you will benefit from:

Flexible working hours and home-office entitlement

Annual leave days: 28

Open-door-policy and flat hierarchies

A beautiful office in the heart of Hamburg

Skills

Fleet ManagementTechnical Superintendent

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