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COLUMBIA is constantly expanding and looking for the right individuals and professionals to share and contribute to our mission and vision.
With a young and diversified fleet operated for our partners, COLUMBIA can offer the comfort of a reliable environment, which is the basis for long term employment and a prosperous career.
Columbia Cruise Services is looking for a Technical Purchasing Specialist to join the team.
The Technical Purchasing Specialist is responsible for:
- Processing the requisitions timely received from the Vessel via the onboard Purchasing system
- Checking if requisitions are prepared properly and all information is included. If negative, the vessel is responsible to review the requisition and make the amendments
- Obtaining quotations based on defined specifications and ensuring comparison with at least three suppliers is in place, unless it is related to contracted suppliers where only one offer can be accepted
- Checking the offers as per the availability, suitability and pricing. If an alternative product is offered, to verify with the vessel prior in order to ensure to avoid any wrong deliveries
- Placing purchase orders on a timely basis and in a cost efficient way. Ensuring the Suppliers’ confirmation is received after the PO is issued
- Coordinating the deliveries of requested supplies on board or to warehouses by communicating with suppliers, forwarders and port agents
- Arranging service attendance on board by checking for cabin availability, arranging transportation, accommodation as well as access to the ship
- Reviewing the online stock reports on a weekly basis if the orders arrived at the warehouse premises and responsible to update AMOS accordingly with the delivery dates
- Following-up on orders to ensure that supplies are fully delivered on time on board. Partial Deliveries and delays must be communicated to the vessel’s crew with updated delivery information
- Landing of wrong delivered spares in coordination with Technical storekeeper and local agents
- Verifying and processing of invoices, resolution of discrepancies and claim handling with suppliers
- Cost controlling on site during Dry Dock; maintaining cost control system and preparing budget performance reports
- Preparing of the Expected Cost/Accrual Report on a monthly basis and ensure proper follow up with the vessel and suppliers about the deliveries
- Uploading the Certificates and Monthly Reports in the Document Management System
- Arranging Mail by DHL courier to the vessels -Logbooks/Certificates
The Technical Purchasing Specialist shall have the following qualifications
- Professional education and/or University degree in Shipping or Purchasing & Logistics Management or relevant field
- Proven work experience in Shipping or general Purchasing and Supply Management sector
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Package
- Good command of the English language
- Good communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team
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Our newly established office CSM Saudi is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Accounts Manager to lead the team in Saudi Arabia.
Your tasks:
- Responsible for the corporate accounting of the company including but not limited to: raising of invoices, reconciliation of banks, payment of creditors, accounting entries, system superuser (involves maintainance of chart of accounts, system dimensions etc);
- Preparation of management reports and internal Group reporting deliverables (monthly, quarterly etc.);
- Annual preparation and updating of company’s business plan/forecast model in close cooperation with the company’s management;
- Monitoring of company’s liquidity needs (cash flow, receivables, creditors);
- Liaising with vessel accountants and keeping up to date with vessel results in close cooperation with the company’s commercial manager;
- Liaising with banks, external auditors, tax advisors, any other 3rd party;
- Handling of special projects as communicated by the company’s management.
Your profile:
- University degree and/or Professional Accountancy qualification;
- Experience of at least 5 (five) years in a similar position in the accounting field;
- Good leadership, managerial and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team;
- Ability to work under strict deadlines, coordinate and liaise with other departments for the completion of any projects or reporting;
- Very good command of the English language.
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COLUMBIA signature service GmbH fulfills the increasingly diverse needs of the expanding hospitality market. Specialized on innovative individualized services, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and complement our Hamburg based team as Retail Operations Specialist.
Your tasks:
- Designs the assortment as well as adapts and optimizes all product groups, taking into account passenger structures, trade lanes, and seasonal specialties;
- Ensures evaluation and analysis of sales figures and carry out sales planning per merchandise group;
- Keeps a close relation with our client to align on expectations;
- Negotiates with our suppliers on conditions and distribution rights of the respective brands to ensure partnership and long-term supplier relationships;
- Communicates regularly with the respective Shop Managers on board on all upcoming topics of the daily business, the current sales situation, supply topics or customer satisfaction;
- Visits the vessel as required to motivate, lead and develop the sales teams on board and to verify the presentation of goods, the processes in the stores and the stock;
- Plans, implements and analyses sales promotion measures;
- Budget and revenue control;
- Participation in projects assigned.
Your experience includes:
- An industry related education and a minimum of five years’ work experience in Retail industry;
- Good communication-, teamwork- and decision-making ability;
- Good command of English, written and spoken;
- Good command of the current IT-standard software;
- Willingness to travel;
- The ability to perform under pressure and enjoying the interaction with clients complete your profile.
Benefits:
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the hospitality industry;
- Common market compensations.
If you meet above criteria and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application by e-mail stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to:
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COLUMBIA signature was founded to fulfill the increasingly diverse needs of the expanding hospitality market. We specialize in innovative bespoke solutions, always focused on our client’s needs. We’re looking to expand the team by looking for a Junior Hotel Purchasing Specialist in Hamburg, Germany or Limassol, Cyprus!
Your tasks:
- Processes, monitors and progresses all requisitions of the assigned operations;
- Issues requests for quotations, negotiates and purchases F&B goods and hotel consumables;
- Establishes and maintains good hotel supplier relations;
- Analyses ongoing cost-effectiveness;
- Supervises the hotel hardware and galley equipment purchases of the assigned operations according to latest industry standards;
- Processes logistics and toll for all hotel related deliveries;
- Conducts constant cost, quality and inventory control;
- Supplies maintenance services and fulfillment of repair orders for hotel equipment;
- Controls and processes invoices;
- Maintains master data in procurement system;
- Participates in projects assigned.
Your experience includes:
- An industry related education;
- A minimum of two years’ work experience in hotel purchasing and/or inventory control;
- A team-player, supporting interaction with colleagues of other departments;
- Basic knowledge of HACCP principles;
- Good communication-, teamwork- and decision-making ability;
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English and German;
- Good command of the current IT-standard software, experiences with material management systems and/or procurement systems are of advantage;
- Willingness to travel;
- The ability to perform under pressure and enjoying the interaction with clients complete your profile.
Benefits:
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the hospitality industry;
- Common market compensations.
If you meet above criteria and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application by e-mail stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to:
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COLUMBIA signature was founded to fulfill the increasingly diverse needs of the expanding hospitality market. We specialize in innovative bespoke solutions, always focused on our client’s needs.
We’re looking to expand the team by looking for a Hotel Operations Specialist in Hamburg, Germany or Limassol, Cyprus!
Your tasks:
- Supervises, controls and monitors the operational performance of designated hotel management clients;
- Works in close cooperation with the field experts, to ensure that vessels are operated as per Service Level Agreements with the Owner(s);
- Creates, reviews and monitors annual hotel operations budget(s), as per Owner’s financial year guidelines, with guidance of the Hotel Operations Manager;
- Monitors, controls and follows-up on our standard reporting requirements;
- Maintains constantly our product standard instructions and the respective manuals;
- Communicates constantly with and periodic inspects the operations on-site;
- Provides 24/7 emergency response;
- Maintains the health & hygiene standards of the operations assigned in accordance with applicable rules & regulations;
- Participates in assigned projects.
Your experience includes:
- A minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience in Hotel Management;
- University degree or apprenticeship in one of the fields (or affiliated): economics, tourism, hotel or cruise management;
- Good leadership, controlling and communication skills;
- Good knowledge of the hospitality industry and applicable rules and regulations;
- A team-player, supporting interaction with colleagues of other departments;
- Profound knowledge of HACCP, US Vessel Sanitation Program, EU-Shipsan and Marpol regulations are of advantage;
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English, French skills on conversational level are of advantage;
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English, French skills on conversational level are of advantage;
- Willingness to travel;
- The ability to perform under pressure and enjoying the interaction with clients complete your profile.
Benefits:
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the hospitality industry;
- Common market compensations.
If you meet above criteria and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application by e-mail stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to:
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Blue Dynamics is the software development and implementation entity within the COLUMBIA group, providing the group for more than 10 years with comprehensive information system and application integration solutions. As a Junior Data engineer at Blue Dynamics, you will work with a team of BI developers on the support and development of data analytical processes and solutions as well as on the integration of 3rd party components into the COLUMBIA BI Stack. The primary work assignment will be located in Limassol, Cyprus.
Your tasks:
- Working hand to hand with other Data and BI Developers developing and maintaining a big data platform for technical maritime data;
- Working with the Microsoft Azure Stack and will provide professional cloud data solutions for the project you will be assigned to;
- You will harness the scalability and flexibility of the cloud platform to get most of the services they provide;
- Integrating data from different data sources, processing the data and preparing the data for a standardized enterprise schema;
- Provide professional solutions to project extensions, client requirements and new projects;
- Other duties within the general scope of the job title are assigned by the BI architect.
Your profile:
- Experience working with Azure technologies and concepts such as: Azure Data Factory,Data pipelines / ETL pipelines, Azure Devops, Azure Storage/ Data Lake - experience building Data lakes , Analytics and report development, Azure Databricks, Azure Functions, LogicApp;
- Agile / Scrum methodologies;
- Version control (Git);
- Working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases;
- Analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets;
- Strong team oriented working attitude and task management capabilities;
- Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment;
- Interested in learning new cloud-based technologies and architectures
- Strong Plus: Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, Java, C++, Scala
- Process knowledge of the maritime ship management industry
- Experience with stream processing tools (Spark structured streaming, Azure Stream Analytics, Storm, etc.)
- EventHub and IoT integration experience
- Familiar with big data tools (Hadoop, Spark, etc.)
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To strengthen our Accounts team in Limassol we are looking for a qualified and motivated Accountant to join the team
The Accountant is responsible for:
- Maintaining the books and records for companies assigned to them;
- Timely processing of supplier invoices, approval of payments, bank reconciliation;
- Invoicing to customers and maintaining control of trade receivables;
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting to the Management;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures.
The Accountant shall have the following minimum qualifications:
- Secondary school certificate with LCC Higher certificate in Accountancy and experience of at least 2 (two) years or University degree in Accountancy or holder of the IAT professional qualification;
- Good communication skills as well the ability to work within a team;
- Very good command of the English language;
- Knowledge of the German language will be considered an advantage.
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To strengthen our IT department in Limassol we are looking for a qualified and motivated Network Administrator to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Administering and maintaining the: smooth operation of all Servers and PCs; network infrastructure and network equipment; security of the network and its data via security technologies; the email and communication systems;
- Installing, configuring, updating, and monitoring all network equipment including routers, firewalls, PC’s, switches and access points;
- Troubleshoot technical issues and perform root cause analysis to reduce instances of technical problems;
- Managing Microsoft 365 governance and compliance, Implementing security and threat management, Planning Office 365 workloads and applications.
Your profile:
- A university degree in Computer Sciences or Information Technology;
- Operational knowledge of: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and application virtualization, network and routing protocols, switch configuration and programming;
- Ability to: install software and hardware on networking equipment, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on servers, computers, and peripheral equipment;
- Excellent knowledge around management, control and monitoring of server infrastructure;
- Experience with firewalls, VPN implementation, troubleshooting, and problems resolution;
- Experience working with Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies will be consider an advantage;
- Good communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team;
- Organisational and interpersonal skills.
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To strengthen our Technical department in Limassol we are looking for a qualified and motivated Technical Superintendent to join the team.
The Technical Superintendent is responsible for:
- Ensuring the safe and economic operation of ships allocated to him;
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Monitoring compliance with the Company’s Management System relevant to the shipboard and departmental activities;
- Monitoring performance, technical and operational conditions of ships allocated to him;
- Ensuring prudent financial management;
- Arranging for repairs and dry dockings;
- Ensuring that the ships are fully certified according to international standards and requirements;
- Ensuring that the ships are appropriately manned;
- Preparing technical reports to owners in compliance with the management agreement;
- Encouraging and developing a strong safety culture and environmental & energy awareness on board ships assigned to him;
- Providing support to the shipboard management in respect of technical and operational matters.
The ideal candidate must fulfil the following requirements:
- A marine degree from a university, with a minimum of three (3) years experience onboard ships or in the shipping industry, or holding a Chiefs Engineer’s license with a minimum of two (2) years sea service as a Chief Engineer, or having been in a position of Technical Superintendent with another shipping company for a minimum of two years;
- Good leadership, controlling and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team;
- Good command of the English language;
- Good knowledge of the marine industry and applicable Rules and Regulations;
- Good technical knowledge of the vessels assigned to him;
- Knowledge about purchasing and budget cost control.
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To strengthen our Crewing team in Limassol we are looking for an experience and motivated Crewing Superintendent to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Reviewing and monitoring the safe manning of all vessels, based on minimum safe manning and special manning requirements in relation to age, trade, type and condition of the vessel as well as in compliance with the agreed vessel’s budget;
- Ensuring that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirements;
- Ensuring that all Seafarers have passed a medical examination performed by a qualified independent medical doctor and obtained a medical certificate before joining a vessel;
- Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement;
- Liaising with the vessel, owners and/or operators suitable date/port of crew change;
- Arranging and monitoring travel arrangements for Seafarers including visa requirements;
- Ensuring that Seafarer Employment Agreements are issued in compliance with MLC, Flag State and National requirements;
- Arranging suitable travel arrangements allowing sufficient time for handing over of duties and familiarization;
- Ensuring that expenses not covered in the manning agreement are debited to owners;
- Monitoring of crew performance including progress of any cadets and arranging follow-up where required;
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Monitoring training needs and initiating follow-up of identified training needs as appropriate;
- Reviewing vessel disbursement accounts;
- Maintaining Seafarer records;
- Liaising with all parties concerned in case of sickness and/or accidents;
Your profile:
- • Seagoing experience on Offshore vessels as a Deck or Engineering Officer, or a university degree and experience in Crewing Operations on Offshore vessels of not less than 2 years;
- Good command of the English language and strong interpersonal skills;
- Good controlling and communication skills;
- Any additional language knowledge will be considered as an advantage.
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To strengthen our Marine Department in Limassol we are looking for an experience and motivated Marine Superintendent with container vessels experience to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Providing required assistance to the Senior Marine Superintendent;
- Providing such assistance to the Masters and crews of the Company vessels as they require to operate their vessels to the standard established by the Company and in compliance with the international rules and regulations;
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Ensuring that the Company Management System, policies, standards and procedures are effectively implemented on the vessels allocated to him;
- Ensuring that the Company vessels are performing to the customers’ satisfaction and are ready for third party inspections at any time;
- Attending the vessels and assisting during such inspections where desirable;
- Conducting regular marine visits and ensuring that issues raised during such visits are followed up and dealt with as quickly as possible, where required in conjunction with other departments;
- Conducting internal audits in accordance with respective procedures;
- Encouraging a robust quality, safety, health and security culture as well as environmental awareness and energy efficiency within the fleet;
- Supporting the Masters in applying navigational practices and bridge procedures in line with regulatory and Company policies, ensuring high standards of navigation to maintain the quality, safety and health of vessels, crews and cargoes, and the protection of the environment and the energy efficiency;
- Supporting the Masters in applying the highest standards of cargo operations planning, monitoring and execution to maintain the quality, safety and health of vessels, their crews, and the protection of the environment and energy efficiency;
- Supporting the office employees in navigation and cargo handling matters;
- Identifying training needs during marine visits and providing such training where practical;
- Maintaining familiarity with charter parties and ensuring that Masters are aware of key points;
- Ensuring the vessels are provided with all required navigation charts and nautical publications;
- Following up on the observations issued during third party inspections, maintaining respective records in CAPE database;
- Providing assistance to the Vetting Superintendent to enable him to respond to the customers as and when required;
- Monitoring Terminal Satisfaction Reports and Letters of Protest making sure complaints are timely investigated, corrective and preventive actions applied as required, maintaining records in CAPE database and keeping Senior Marine Superintendent updated in due course;
- Monitoring reporting from the ships and keeping required control on the vessels performance;
- Conducting briefings as and when instructed by the Senior Marine Superintendent;
- Conducting interviews of prospective candidates for promotion to Master or Chief Officer, or of new entrants to the company for these positions;
- Conducting investigations of accidents / incidents;
- Working on projects or tasks as assigned by the Marine Manager.
Your profile:
- Seagoing experience in a command position of not less than two years. Candidates without command experience will not be considered;
- Good operational knowledge of the container and bulk trade, including practical experience in handling of IMDG cargoes;
- Good working knowledge of international rules and regulations and of industry guidelines and recommendations;
- Experience and skills in risk management, internal auditing, incident investigation;
- Good communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team;
- Good command of the English language.
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To strengthen our Marine Department in Limassol we are looking for an experience and motivated Marine Superintendent with oil / chemical tanker experience to join the team.
Successful candidate shall have the following qualifications;
Your tasks:
- Providing required assistance to the Senior Marine Superintendent;
- Providing such assistance to the Masters and crews of the Company vessels as they require to operate their vessels to the standard established by the Company and in compliance with the international rules and regulations;
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Ensuring that the Company Management System, policies, standards and procedures are effectively implemented on the vessels allocated to him;
- Ensuring that the Company vessels are performing to the customers’ satisfaction and are ready for third party inspections at any time;
- Attending the vessels and assisting during such inspections where desirable;
- Conducting regular marine visits and ensuring that issues raised during such visits are followed up and dealt with as quickly as possible, where required in conjunction with other departments;
- Conducting internal audits in accordance with respective procedures;
- Encouraging a robust quality, safety, health and security culture as well as environmental awareness and energy efficiency within the fleet;
- Supporting the Masters in applying navigational practices and bridge procedures in line with regulatory and Company policies, ensuring high standards of navigation to maintain the quality, safety and health of vessels, crews and cargoes, and the protection of the environment and the energy efficiency;
- Supporting the Masters in applying the highest standards of cargo operations planning, monitoring and execution to maintain the quality, safety and health of vessels, their crews, and the protection of the environment and energy efficiency;
- Supporting the office employees in navigation and cargo handling matters;
- Identifying training needs during marine visits and providing such training where practical;
- Maintaining familiarity with charter parties and ensuring that Masters are aware of key points;
- Ensuring the vessels are provided with all required navigation charts and nautical publications;
- Following up on the observations issued during third party inspections, maintaining respective records in CAPE database;
- Providing assistance to the Vetting Superintendent to enable him to respond to the customers as and when required;
- Monitoring Terminal Satisfaction Reports and Letters of Protest making sure complaints are timely investigated, corrective and preventive actions applied as required, maintaining records in CAPE database and keeping Senior Marine Superintendent updated in due course;
- Monitoring reporting from the ships and keeping required control on the vessels performance;
- Conducting briefings as and when instructed by the Senior Marine Superintendent;
- Conducting interviews of prospective candidates for promotion to Master or Chief Officer, or of new entrants to the company for these positions;
- Conducting investigations of accidents / incidents;
- Working on projects or tasks as assigned by the Marine Manager.
Your profile:
- Seagoing experience in a command position of not less than two years. Candidates without command experience will not be considered;
- Good operational knowledge of the oil and chemical trade, including practical experience in handling heavy chemicals;
- Good working knowledge of international rules and regulations and of industry guidelines and recommendations;
- Experience and skills in risk management, internal auditing, incident investigation;
- Good communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team;
- Good command of the English language.
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To strengthen our Crewing team in Limassol we are looking for an experience and motivated Crewing Superintendent to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Reviewing and monitoring the safe manning of all vessels, based on minimum safe manning and special manning requirements in relation to age, trade, type and condition of the vessel as well as in compliance with the agreed vessel’s budget;
- Ensuring that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirements;
- Ensuring that all Seafarers have passed a medical examination performed by a qualified independent medical doctor and obtained a medical certificate before joining a vessel;
- Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement;
- Liaising with the vessel, owners and/or operators suitable date/port of crew change;
- Arranging and monitoring travel arrangements for Seafarers including visa requirements;
- Ensuring that Seafarer Employment Agreements are issued in compliance with MLC, Flag State and National requirements;
- Arranging suitable travel arrangements allowing sufficient time for handing over of duties and familiarization;
- Ensuring that expenses not covered in the manning agreement are debited to owners;
- Monitoring of crew performance including progress of any cadets and arranging follow-up where required;
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Monitoring training needs and initiating follow-up of identified training needs as appropriate;
- Reviewing vessel disbursement accounts;
- Maintaining Seafarer records;
- Liaising with all parties concerned in case of sickness and/or accidents;
Your profile:
- Seagoing experience on Tankers as a Deck or Engineering Officer, or a university degree and experience in Crewing Operations of not less than 2 years with a Tanker experience;
- Good command of the English language and strong interpersonal skills;
- Good controlling and communication skills;
- Any additional language knowledge will be considered as an advantage.
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COLUMBIA Cruise Services GmbH & Co. KG (CCS), affiliated to the COLUMBIA Blue; an integrated leisure service Platform delivering 360 degree leisure service around the world. The Cypriot predecessor, the "COLUMBIA Cruise Group" looks back on a history of 30 years within the maritime leisure industry. Due to our continuous fleet expansion, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and lead our Hamburg based Commercial Team. As the Leader of the Commercial Department.
Your tasks:
- Leading, managing and developing the Commercial activities in line with the company's objective to add value and to mitigate and control risk;
- Ensuring that the Department is functioning in accordance with the Company Management System requirements and Customer’s expectations;
- Ensuring development of new or revised procedures, promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement of the Company Management System;
- Setting Departmental Objectives, Targets and KPIs to support the Company in achieving set goals and long term strategies and monitor ongoing progress and performance to ensure business development targets are met;
- Ensuring that the Department has capabilities and resources to provide support and expertise to the Customers, the fleet and other Departments of the Company at all times;
- Ensure Financial Budget and Cost Control for vessel related costs across the company in collaboration with Heads of Departments;
- Analysing business data pertaining to all Company commercial activities;
- Providing leadership to direct reports; ensuring they are trained and enabling them to achieve the operational excellence within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles;
- Manage existing client relationships to ensure performance and continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services exceed customer’s expectation;
- Liaising with relevant internal departments to ensure that commercial customer needs are met and that customer’s requirements are fully communicated throughout the business;
- Preparing budget proposals in close cooperation and coordination with the operational departments;
- Presenting the budget proposal to the Top Management for approval prior sending to the vessel’s owners;
- Ensuring that budget proposals at the end of each calendar year are sent to the owners in due time;
- Preparing of dry dock repair contracts and reviewing terms and conditions of supplier contracts;
- Supporting preparation of management proposals and tenders;
- Working on projects or tasks assigned by the Top Management.
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, ideally in Business Studies;
- A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in a managerial position;
- Very good command of the English language;
- Very good leadership, controlling and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team.
What we offer:
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the Cruise Industry;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- Good market compensations.
If you meet the criteria outlined above and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application, preferably by e-mail stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to: Apply
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Die COLUMBIA Cruise Services GmbH & Co. KG (CCS), ein Unternehmen der COLUMBIA Gruppe, ist ein 2014 gegründetes Unternehmen mit Sitz in Hamburg. Der zypriotische Vorgänger, die "COLUMBIA Cruise Group", blickt auf eine 30-jährige Geschichte in der maritimen Freizeitindustrie zurück.
Zur Stärkung unserer Buchhaltung suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitraum einen Buchhalter*in (M/F/D) in Teilzeit.
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Prüfung und Verbuchung von Eingangsrechnungen;
- Erstellung und Verbuchung von Ausgangsrechnungen;
- Kontenklärung und -abstimmung;
- Zahlungsverkehr und Buchung von Zahlungseingängen und -ausgängen ;
- Buchung von Kassen- und Lohnabrechnungen;
- Erstellung der Monats- und Jahresabschlüsse inklusive der Abschlussbuchungen;
- Ansprechpartner für unsere Kunden, Wirtschaftsprüfer und Steuerberater.
Das bringen Sie mit:
- Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung und 2 Jahre Berufserfahrung in der Buchhaltung;
- Hohe Eigenmotivation und Teamfähigkeit;
- Gutes Zahlenverständnis und hohes Maß an Genauigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit;
- Vorzugsweise Erfahrungen mit ERP-Systemen (z.B. MS Dynamics AX);
- Gutes Englisch in Wort und Schrift.
Was wir bieten:
- Ein abwechslungsreiches und herausforderndes Arbeitsumfeld in einem aufstrebenden Unternehmen der Schifffahrtsindustrie;
- Ein internationales und hochmotiviertes Team verbunden mit einer angenehmen Arbeitsatmosphäre;
- Ein Arbeitsumfeld im Herzen Hamburgs, direkt an der Elbe gelegen;
- Marktgerechte Vergütung.
Wenn Sie dem Profil entsprechen, senden Sie uns bitte Ihre Bewerbung per E-Mail unter Angabe Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung und Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins an:
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COLUMBIA signature service GmbH fulfills the increasingly diverse needs of the expanding hospitality market. Specialized on innovative individualized services, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and complement our team in Hamburg / Germany as Culinary Specialist.
Our future Culinary Specialist successfully…
- Supervises, supports and directs the shipboard culinary teams, as assigned by the (Deputy) Corporate Chef;
- Develops and maintains galley operational manuals, menu cycles, recipe standards and operation procedures and ensure the compliance of the on-board operations at any time;
- Supervises the on-board operations to achieve the Company standards for Health and Hygiene in compliance with HACCP, EU-SHIPSAN, US Vessel Sanitation Program and other applicable rules and regulations due to regular on-board presence;
- Ensures a compliant documentation and log-keeping of health & hygiene procedures and trainings;
- Conducts on-site quality audits, reviews and trainings;
- Cooperates with the Hotel Purchasing team to optimize the purchasing cycle to strive for the highest cost-efficiency for our clients;
- Governs budget control;
- Interviews potential candidates for the culinary team on-board;
- Encourages internal development paths for ambitioned and talented culinary on-board team members;
- Acts as on-site backup for critical positions, if necessary;
- Ensures culinary guest satisfaction in accordance to the desired service standards, set by our clients;
- Participates in projects assigned.
Your experience includes:
- A degree in Culinary Arts from a recognized institution or comparable on-the-job experience (e.g. apprenticeship with continuous self-education);
- Minimum 3 year’s leadership experience in culinary arts in hotels and/or preferably on board cruise vessels;
- Well-versed in modern and classical cooking techniques and simultaneously be innovative, having a pulse on current culinary trends;
- Good communication-, leadership-, teamwork- and decision-making abilities;
- Profound knowledge of HACCP, US Vessel Sanitation Program, EU-Shipsan and Marpol regulations;
- Good command of Microsoft Office;
- Willingness to travel;
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken), German or French of advantage;
- The ability to perform under pressure, “hands on” and flexible complete your profile.
What we offer:
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the Cruise Industry;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- Common market compensations.
If you meet above criteria and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application by e-mail stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to: shorejobs@csm-d.com
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Swiss Ocean is the yacht management division of Columbia Blue The Leisure Group / Columbia Ship Management group, one of the global leaders in ship management.
Swiss Ocean provides a full range of services for superyachts: operation, technical & crewing, as well as services for new build & refit supervision, training and consulting.
Due to expansion of our fleet and activities, we are looking for a Yacht Administrator, as key role to coordinate and support in all administrative functions of the company and interactions with the yachts and clients.
The Yacht Administrator will be working with the team of Swiss Ocean in Hamburg, Cyprus, France, Bulgaria, Spain and Switzerland, and also at times be in contact with the yacht crew and clients (Owners, owner’s representatives, lawyers, family offices, banks, etc…).
The primary role is to support and coordinate all administrative topics of Swiss Ocean and the managed fleet.
Your tasks:
- Coordinate and supervise server organization / IT / Software aspects;
- Prepare and coordinate processes & procedures for the company and the managed fleet (protocols, manuals, matrix, etc…);
- Coordinate HR support to the team in various offices / locations;
- Reporting – internal reports or clients / yachts reports;
- Operational administrative support for the managed fleet and the company such as office procurement etc;
- Provide support with all travel related tasks for office employees as required;
- Legal administrative aspects (support to lawyers and clients, when/if required);
- Provide analytical reports on managed fleet and projects;
- Administrative clerical tasks and filing;
- Support as priority the Yacht Managers when administration assistance is required with the yachts;
- If required, support on sales and Public Relation and marketing actions;
- Any other topic required by the activity of the company.
Your profile:
- Highly proficient with Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook and Power Point. Any additional skills with software and IT are valued;
- Team player;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Solution oriented;
- Multi-tasking;
- Able to be self-organized;
- Work in international environment with very demanding clients;
- Previous experience in luxury environment is beneficial;
- Working language will be in English. Therefore, very high level of English in speech and writing is required. Other languages are beneficial but not necessary.
Location & Travelling:
- Position is based in Hamburg office under direct supervision and reporting to the Managing Director;
- However, due to the international activities, by nature, of the company, the position may occasionally require travelling to any of the company offices or any other location visiting yachts or clients etc. (Europe and/or overseas).
Remuneration Package will consist of: Fixed salary EUR 48,000 / year (Gross). Bonus/Incentive at end of the year to be discussed, if fulfilling performance on criteria mutually agreed. If you meet the criteria outlined above and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application, preferably by e-mail stating your earliest possible starting date to:
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COLUMBIA Cruise Services GmbH & Co. KG (CCS), affiliated to the COLUMBIA Group, is a Hamburg-based company founded in 2014. The Cypriot predecessor, the “COLUMBIA Cruise Group” looks back on a history of 30 years within the maritime leisure industry. Due to our continuous fleet expansion, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and complement our Hamburg based team.
Your tasks:
- Providing administrative and executive support as advised by the Top Management and the Assistant to the Top Management, including but not limited to:
- Communicating and implementing general office organizational processes;
- Coordinating and arranging internal and external meetings and taking minutes if required;
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail;
- Implementing and maintaining efficient communication channels and electronic filing system in Microsoft 365 programmes;
- Ordering office supplies and monitoring their inventory;
- Coordinating with IT department on office equipment;
- Supporting in the creation and maintenance of tender documents and corporate design materials;
- Ensuring the smooth onboarding process of all employees;
- Being the main point of contact for all employees, guests, external service providers and suppliers;
- Participating in the organization of internal and external Company events;
- Participating in projects as assigned.
Your profile:
- A commercial education (preferably within the hospitality or shipping industry) and at least four (4) years’ experience in a comparable position;
- Highly proficient in spoken and written German and English;
- Good command of Microsoft 365 programmes and other applicable IT softwares;
- Strong organizational and planning skills;
- Problem solving skills paired with a hands-on mentality;
- A team-player, supporting interactions with colleagues from other departments and different cultures;
- The ability to work independently.
What we offer:
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the hospitality industry;
- Common market compensations.
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COLUMBIA signature service GmbH fulfills the increasingly diverse needs of the expanding hospitality market. Specialized on innovative individualized services, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and complement our Hamburg based team as Hotel Operations Specialist.
Your tasks:
- Supervises, controls and monitors the operational performance of designated hotel management clients;
- Works in close cooperation with the field experts, to ensure that vessels are operated as per Service Level Agreements with the Owner(s);
- Creates, reviews and monitors annual hotel operations budget(s), as per Owner’s financial year guidelines, with guidance of the Hotel Operations Manager;
- Monitors, controls and follows-up on our standard reporting requirements;
- Maintains constantly our product standard instructions and the respective manuals;
- Communicates constantly with and periodic inspects the operations on-site;
- Provides 24/7 emergency response;
- Maintains the health & hygiene standards of the operations assigned in accordance with applicable rules & regulations;
- Participates in assigned projects.
Your experience includes:
- A minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience in Hotel Management;
- University degree or apprenticeship in one of the fields (or affiliated): economics, tourism, hotel or cruise management;
- Good leadership, controlling and communication skills;
- Good knowledge of the hospitality industry and applicable rules and regulations;
- A team-player, supporting interaction with colleagues of other departments;
- Profound knowledge of HACCP, US Vessel Sanitation Program, EU-Shipsan and Marpol regulations are of advantage;
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English, French skills on conversational level are of advantage;
- Good command of the current IT-standard software;
- Willingness to travel;
- The ability to perform under pressure and enjoying the interaction with clients complete your profile.
We offer:
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the Cruise Industry;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- Common market compensations.
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COLUMBIA signature service GmbH fulfills the increasingly diverse needs of the expanding hospitality market. Specialized on innovative individualized services, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and complement our Hamburg based team as Retail Operations Specialist.
Your tasks:
- Designs the assortment as well as adapts and optimizes all product groups, taking into account passenger structures, trade lanes, and seasonal specialties;
- Ensures evaluation and analysis of sales figures and carry out sales planning per merchandise group;
- Keeps a close relation with our client to align on expectations;
- Negotiates with our suppliers on conditions and distribution rights of the respective brands to ensure partnership and long-term supplier relationships;
- Communicates regularly with the respective Shop Managers on board on all upcoming topics of the daily business, the current sales situation, supply topics or customer satisfaction;
- Visits the vessel as required to motivate, lead and develop the sales teams on board and to verify the presentation of goods, the processes in the stores and the stock;
- Plans, implements and analyses sales promotion measures;
- Budget and revenue control;
- Participation in projects assigned.
Your experience includes:
- An industry related education and a minimum of five years’ work experience in Duty-Free Shop industry;
- Good communication-, teamwork- and decision-making ability;
- Good command of English, written and spoken;
- Good command of the current IT-standard software;
- Willingness to travel;
- The ability to perform under pressure and enjoying the interaction with clients complete your profile.
What we offer:
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the hospitality industry;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- Common market compensations.
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Die Columbia Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH wurde 1995 gegründet und gehört im Unternehmensverbund der COLUMBIA Gruppe zu den Weltmarktführern der Bereederung von Seeschiffen im internationalen Verkehr. Unser Standort in Hamburg mit 110 Mitarbeitern betreut Kunden aus der nationalen und internationalen Schifffahrt und bietet maßgeschneiderte, technische und personelle Dienstleistungen für Schiffseigner.
Zur Verstärkung unseres Teams in Hamburg suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen Senior IT Administrator (m/w/d).
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Teamleitung eines IT-Administratoren Teams;
- Koordination und Mitarbeit in der Gruppen IT (COLUMBIA Group);
- Projektmanagement interner und externe IT-Projekte des Standardortes Deutschland sowie gruppenweiter IT-Projekte;
- Design, Installation, Konfiguration und Administration interner sowie externer IT-Systeme;
- Kontinuierliche Erweiterung und Optimierung der IT-Sicherheit OnPremise und in der Cloud.
Das gewünschte Profil:
- Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung als Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration oder vergleichbar;
- Abschluss eines Diploms oder vergleichbarer Bachelor der Informatik oder ähnlichen Feldern;
- Mehrjährige Erfahrung im Bereich IT-Service Management und kundenorientiertem Projektvorgehen;
- Tiefgreifende Kenntnisse in den Bereichen MS Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, MS Exchange Server 2016, Active Directory, VMware vSphere, Veeam Backup, Storage Systemen, Citrix, Firewalls;
- Cloud Architektur Design- und Migrationskenntnisse sowie Zertifizierungen für die Themenbereiche Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure;
- Gutes Kommunikationsvermögen in Deutsch und Englisch;
- Sorgfältiger Arbeitsweise und sehr hohe Zuverlässigkeit;
- Sie haben Spaß an einer Zusammenarbeit in einem internationalen Team über den Standort Hamburg hinaus.
Wir bieten:
- Ein vielfältiges Arbeitsgebiet mit flachen Hierarchien und hervorragenden Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten;
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten;
- Angemessene Vergütung mit 13. Monatsgehältern;
- Internationale Projekte und Reisemöglichkeiten (keine Notwendigkeit);
- Übernahme der HVV-Profi Card;
- Attraktiver Standort direkt an der Elbe;
- Interne Weiterbildungen im Bereich Schifffahrt.
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COLUMBIA signature service GmbH fulfills the increasingly diverse needs of the expanding hospitality market. Specialized on innovative individualized services, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and complement our Hamburg based team as Junior Hotel Purchasing Specialist.
Your tasks:
- Processes, monitors and progresses all requisitions of the assigned operations;
- Issuing of quotation requests, negotiations and purchase of F&B goods and hotel consumables;
- Establish and maintain good hotel supplier relations;
- Analyses ongoing cost-effectiveness;
- Supervises the hotel hardware and galley equipment purchases of the assigned operations according to latest industry standards;
- Processes logistics and toll for all hotel related deliveries;
- Conducts constant cost, quality and inventory control;
- Supply of maintenance services and fulfillment of repair orders for hotel equipment;
- Controls and processes invoices;
- Maintains master data in procurement system;
- Participates in projects assigned.
Your experience includes:
- An industry related education;
- A minimum of two years’ work experience in hotel purchasing and/or inventory control;
- A team-player, supporting interaction with colleagues of other departments;
- Basic knowledge of HACCP principles;
- Good communication-, teamwork- and decision-making ability;
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English and German;
- Good command of the current IT-standard software, experiences with material management systems and/or procurement systems are of advantage;
- Willingness to travel;
- The ability to perform under pressure and enjoying the interaction with clients complete your profile.
What we offer:
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the hospitality industry;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- Common market compensations.
If you meet above criteria and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application by e-mail stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to:
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COLUMBIA Cruise Services GmbH & Co. KG (CCS), affiliated to the COLUMBIA Group, is a Hamburg-based company founded in 2014. The Cypriot predecessor, the "COLUMBIA Cruise Group" looks back on a history of 30 years within the maritime leisure industry.
Due to our continuous fleet expansion, we are looking for the right individual to strengthen and complement our Hamburg based Crewing Team.
Your tasks:
- Communicate the Company’s Vision, Mission, Policies, Objectives and Values and ensuring that they are understood and fully implemented in the Crewing Department;
- Ensuring that activities of the Crewing Department are well planned, organized and safeguards established against all identified risks;
- Ensuring that non-conformities, observations and customer complaints are investigated and timely followed-up;
- Promoting awareness for customer requirements throughout the Crewing Department;
- Supervising the selection and recruitment of new senior officers as well as arranging interviews and briefings as required for the assigned ships;
- Planning and organizing Senior Officer Meetings at regular intervals;
- Monitor performance evaluations for all senior officers and arrange for follow-up where required;
- Planning and managing the cadet program including selection and recruitment of new cadets in co-operation with the Training Group and Crewing Superintendent.
Your profile:
- Seagoing experience as an officer, or a university degree and experience as Crewing Superintendent of not less than 3 years;
- Good leadership, communication and controlling skills;
- Good command of the English and German language;
- To be fully conversant with applicable international and national rules and regulations;
- Good sense of responsibility and self-motivation;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Commitment to work irregular hours and to travel.
We offer:
- A diversified and challenging working field in an emerging company within the Cruise Industry;
- An international and highly motivated team combined with a pleasant working atmosphere;
- A working environment at the heart of Hamburg, directly located at the river Elbe;
- Common market compensations.
If you meet the criteria outlined above and believe you are the right individual to join our team, please send your application, preferably by e-mail stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to:
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To strengthen our Crewing department in Singapore we are looking for a qualified and motivated Crewing Superintendent to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Communicating the Company’s Vision, Mission, Policies, Objectives and Values and ensuring that they are understood and fully implemented in the Crewing Department;
- Ensuring that activities of the Crewing Department are well planned, organized and safeguards established against all identified risks;
- Implementing and maintaining Company’s Management System within the Crewing Section;
- Ensuring that the Crewing Department has the capability and resources to meet departmental responsibilities and objectives;
- Ensuring that the vessels are managed according to the contractual terms stipulated in the respective management agreement;
- Promoting awareness for customer requirements throughout the Crewing Department;
- Representing the Crewing Department in the Company’s Emergency Response Team and being conversant with assigned duties in case of an emergency;
- Ensuring that records of employment related documentation, are maintained;
- Liaising the selection and recruitment of new senior officers as well as arranging interviews and briefings as required for the assigned group of ships;
- Monitor performance evaluations for senior officers for the assigned group of ships and arrange for follow-up where required;
- Reviewing and monitoring the safe manning of all vessels, based on minimum safe manning and special manning requirements in relation to age, trade, type and condition of the vessel as well as in compliance with the agreed vessel’s budget;
- Ensuring that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirements;
- Ensuring that all Seafarers have passed a medical examination performed by a qualified independent medical doctor and obtained a medical certificate before joining a vessel;
- Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement;
- Liaising with the vessel, owners and/or operators suitable date/port of crew change;
- Monitoring travel arrangements for Seafarers including visa requirements;
- Ensuring that Seafarer Employment Agreements are issued in compliance with MLC, Flag State and National requirements;
- Monitoring of crew performance including progress of any cadets and arranging follow-up where required;
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Monitoring training needs and initiating follow-up of identified training needs as appropriate;
- Reviewing vessel disbursement accounts;
- Maintaining Seafarer records;
- Liaising with all parties concerned in case of sickness and/or accidents;
- Verifying and approve for payment of Travelling Expenses upon request;
- Ensuring that non-conformities, observations and customer complaints are investigated and timely followed-up.
Your profile:
- Seagoing experience as an officer, and / or a university degree and / or experience in the recruitment industry of not less than 2 years;
- Good command of the English language and strong interpersonal skills;
- Good controlling and communication skills.
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To strengthen our Technical department in Singapore we are looking for a qualified and motivated Technical Officer to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Providing departmental secretarial services to Technical Director and Fleet Managers;
- Being adequately conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Scheduling meetings and preparing the minutes;
- Maintaining ships particulars, technical data and basic plans that may be required when dealing with emergencies;
- Maintaining all Emergency and Media Response Room equipment up-to-date;
- Maintaining company’s systems related to technical matters up-to-date;
- Administrating departmental Key Performance Indicators;
- Maintaining customer complaints log;
- Maintaining Record of Superintendents visit to ships;
- Participating, undertaking and executing special secretarial and/or other tasks related to Technical Department with direct instructions from the Technical Director & Fleet Managers;
- Ensuring that distribution lists are up to date and available at all times;
- Ensuring that all new Charter fixtures are received by Directors and other personnel and in-house data is kept up-to-date;
- Administrating class societies on line and ensuring that TSI’s receive respective correspondence;
- Ensuring that all attendance reports are circulated and filed with all supporting documents in the shared drive;
- Ensuring that all Rules & Regulations – related to technical matters – are up to date (meeting is held, decisions taken are recorded and filed accordingly);
- Emergency preparedness administration;
- Ensuring the emergency phone is handled by Technical Superintendents;
- Attending all drills and/or crisis if necessary;
- Administrating the issued Management of Change & Risk Assessment;
- Administrating Technical Department Management System.
Your Profile:
- A minimum of two (2) years with the Company as Administrative assistant
- Good command of the English language;
- Excellent Secretarial skills and abilities;
- Good knowledge of computer software;
- Good organizational skills;
- Good leadership, controlling and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team.
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To strengthen our Crewing department in Singapore we are looking for a qualified and motivated Crewing Officer to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement and as agreed with the Crewing Superintendent;
- Verifying that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirements;
- Verifying that all Seafarers have passed a medical examination performed by a qualified independent medical doctor and obtained a medical certificate before joining a vessel;
- Liaising with the vessel, owners and/or operators suitable date/port of crew change as agreed with the Crewing Superintendent;
- Arranging and monitoring travel arrangements for Seafarers including visa requirements;
- Maintaining Seafarer records;
- Issuing Seafarer Employment Agreements;
- Informing Crew Wages Department on any changes of the employment status, i.e. signing on and off of seafarers;
- Applying for different flag state documents;
- Maintaining of records and documents;
- Following up on general correspondence;
- Maintaining the computerized system;
- Scheduling various meetings and taking minutes;
- Checking monthly mail from vessel;
- Prepare mail to vessel and follow up;
- Reviewing vessel’s disbursement accounts upon request in co-operation with designated Superintendent;
- Informing relevant parties of any medical cases/accidents and follow up of these cases;
- Arranging for Cash to Master;
- Performing any other special tasks as may be assigned;
- Being adequately conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement.
Your Profile:
- A minimum of two (2) years working experience onboard a ship or ashore in a shipping/ ship management company;
- Good command of the English language;
- Computer knowledge;
- Organizational skills.
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To strengthen our Technical department in Singapore we are looking for a qualified and motivated Technical Superintendent for Container Vessels to join the team.
Your tasks:
- Ensuring the safe and economic operation of ships allocated;
- Being fully conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Monitoring compliance with the Company’s Management System relevant to the shipboard and departmental activities;
- Monitoring compliance with the Company’s Management System relevant to the shipboard and departmental activities;
- Ensuring prudent financial management;
- Arranging for repairs and dry dockings;
- Ensuring that the ships are fully certified according to international standards and requirements;
- Ensuring that the ships are appropriately manned;
- Preparing technical reports to owners in compliance with the management agreement;
- Encouraging and developing a strong safety culture and environmental & energy awareness on board ships assigned;
- Providing support to the shipboard management in respect of technical and operational matters.
Your profile:
- A marine degree from a university, with a minimum of three (3) years experience onboard ships or in the shipping industry, or holding a Chiefs Engineer’s license with a minimum of two (2) years sea service as a Chief Engineer, or having been in a position of Technical Superintendent with another shipping company for a minimum of two years preferably in Container vessels;
- Good leadership, controlling and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team;
- Good command of the English language;
- Good knowledge of the marine industry and applicable Rules and Regulations;
- Good technical knowledge of the vessels assigned to him;
- Knowledge about purchasing and budget cost control.
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ONBOARD
As a team member aboard you will take a very active role contributing jointly with the
shore operations towards achieving customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- In charge for the entire hotel operation onboard across all departments (Guest Services, Restaurant, Bar, Galley, Provisions, Housekeeping)
- Cost controlling and budgeting, food ordering, stock monitoring
- Responsible for all hotel personnel, level of performance, discipline and development
- Responsible for maintaining the service and hygiene standards onboard
- Compliance with and enforcement of applicable regulations
- Responsible for delivering the onboard operation based on irregular hours or schedules
- Participates in various onboard social functions
- Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills
Profile
- Ideally has experience in expedition cruising (but not mandatory)
- Experience with high end hospitality/cruising operations desirable
- Excellent communication and managerial skills
- Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- STCW certification
- Familiar with the ISM codes and requirements
- Fluent knowledge of English
Please send your application along with references, recent appraisals and/or certificates and state your availability as well.
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Contract Position: BROADCAST TECHNICIAN
Department: STAFF
Reports to: BROADCAST OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUMMARY
The Broadcast Technician will be responsible for the operation of the shipboard Broadcast Room. Set-up, record and broadcast/live-stream live events, both internally and externally, as needed, and ensure all related equipment is in working order. The position will also oversee the successful operation and function of Audio/Visual equipment in the Lounge and throughout the public spaces onboard the ship.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Broadcast Technician must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additional duties may be added or assigned at any time.
• Manage and maintain the equipment inside the Broadcast Room and all related Audio/Visual equipment throughout the ship
• Broadcast and record live presentations from the Lounge, and other public spaces, as needed, to the guest cabin televisions
• Coordinate with the Broadcast Operations Manager to set-up and successfully conduct broadcasts/live-streams off-ship to social media sites
• Shoot and produce on board video projects for internal and external broadcasts
• Work with the Expedition Leader and other department heads in producing special projects and/or internal broadcasts that can enhance the guest onboard experience
• Coordinate and assist with external production crews in the successful broadcasts of live television events
• Assist the Expedition Team in problem-solving technical issues in various public spaces
• Oversee and ensure the proper function of the presentation equipment in the Main Lounge and assist the Expedition Team as necessary
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Four-year college degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• A high degree of knowledge of presentation programs such as Power Point and Keynote as well as sharp problem-solving abilities under pressure
• Highly knowledgeable and skilled with both Mac and PC computers and their operating systems and able to competently address and solve technical issues
• Experience with AirServer, Clickshare, and Apple TV and ensure their full function
• Must have technical experience setting up live broadcast events
• Must be able to produce quality video productions and know the visual aesthetics of setting up and shooting of a live event
• Experienced and skilled in using a video switcher during a live broadcast
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure in a live broadcast environment, and quickly resolve technical issues
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is required
• Experience in a shipboard environment
• Professional work ethic and interpersonal skills
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Four year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience with a background in a shipboard environment
Communication Skills
Using the English language, this person must have an ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate - both in writing and orally- with a professional demeanor.
Other Skills/Abilities
A working knowledge of the operation of the Broadcast Room is essential with strong troubleshooting abilities. A working proficiency in Adobe Premier editing program is a must. Exceptional computer skills and the ability of handling multiple tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines. Able to work independently as well as with others in a team environment.
Please apply with your updated CV, latest appraisal, references and indicate your availability.
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Your tasks:
- Responsible for all the baked goods and dessert production on board for guest and crew meals.
- Following Company menu matrix, and recipes.
- Participates in the actual baking of guest breakfast, lunch, and dinner breads (both Sweet and Savory), as well as any spreads, jams or butter accompanying breads
- Prepares, and plates guest dinner, and lunch desserts. Including mise en place, sauce and garnish
- Prepares mid- morning, and high tea pastries and baked goods and any out of the blue and ‘welcome’ baked good
- Ability to prepare and produce baked goods and desserts as per required dietary restrictions (GF, Vegan, kosher, lactose free).
- Works with Head Chef on inventory and baking/pastry orders
- Responsible for all baking and pastry area food service sanitary compliance
- Helps maintain the cleanliness of the galley area and food storage rooms
- Adheres to all CDC Vessel Sanitation Program requirements
Your profile
- Extensive baking and pastry experience
- Wide variety of international baked goods knowledge,
- Completion of formal training at a culinary or Baking and pastry school preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the culinary industry on board passenger ships preferred
- STCW Basic Safety Training preferred.
- STCW Crowd Management preferred.
- Vessel Sanitation Public Health preferred
Please apply with your updated CV, latest performance appraisal/reference and photos of your desserts.
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Your Responsibilities:
- Qualified medical assistance to Passenger and Crew
- Assistance to the Ship's Doctor, undertaking consultation hours for Passenger and Crew
- Responsible for all administrative work in the Ship's Hospital like preparation of medical reports, permanent updating of the Medical Log Book, preparation of documents for local (port) health authorities, generate invoices, stock keeping and ordering, ...
- on-call duty in alternation with Ship's Doctor
- in charge for observance and execution of Health and Hygiene measures and policies
- other duties as instructed by Superiors or stipulated in manuals and instructions
Your Profile:
- Basic knowledge in „Internal Medicine“
- Basic knowledge and practical experience in Small Surgery, Wound Care, Sew Sore Assistance
- Laboratory Practice
- ECG execution and evaluation
- Knowledge and certification in x-ray protection (Kenntnisse Strahlenschutz), if certificate not yet available it can be done after first contract
- Experience in Emergency Medicine / Rescue Medicine is an advantage
- Very good command of the English language. English is on board language for Safety and Security. Work instructions and manuals are in English language. Medical Reports and reporting to local authorities in the different ports and countries is in English language.
- Speak, read and write German language fluently.
- Experience in the use of PC’s and user programs. Experience in PC based compilation of diagnosis-abstracts, patient billing and medicine stock ordering.
- Minimum of 5 years practical work experience in the field of profession after successful completion of apprenticeship of which 1 year should have been in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or on board a Cruise Ship.
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For the passenger vessels of Hapag Lloyd Cruises we are looking for an IT Communication Assistant (f/m)
Your Tasks:
Support the IT Officer with administration of all IT related Networks and IT Systems on board, including Internet Platforms, Server, V-Sat, Hardware and supporting installations
Support the Administration of the entire IT – Infrastructure such as but not limited to:
- Mailserver, Active Directory, Proxy - Server, File- und Printserver
- Technical Support to other Department
- Usermanagement for Systems and Appications
- Multimedia Systems (Video on Demand, IP-TV, Screen Management)
- Access Portal Internet for Passenger and Crew
- Shipscommunikation (SatComm - TV / Daten / Internet)
- Telephone System
- Network Support
- BackUp System
Your profile:
- Professional qualification in the field of IT
- 2 years of work experience
- Excellent knowledge of German language is compulsory as well as fluent business English.
- Good time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to provide service
- Communicative with a safe appearance
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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For the passenger vessels of Hapag Lloyd Cruises we are looking for an IT Communication Officer (f/m)
Your Tasks:
Responsible for all IT related Networks and IT Systems on board, including Internet Platforms, Server, V-Sat, Hardware and supporting installations
Administration of the entire IT – Infrastructure such as but not limited to:
- Mailserver, Active Directory, Proxy - Server, File- und Printserver
- Technical Support to other Department
- Usermanagement for Systems and Appications
- Multimedia Systems (Video on Demand, IP-TV, Screen Management)
- Access Portal Internet for Passenger and Crew
- Shipscommunikation (SatComm - TV / Daten / Internet)
- Telephone System
- Network Support
- BackUp System
Your profile:
- Professional qualification in the field of IT
- 5 years of work experience, experience on board cruise ships would be a plus
- Excellent knowledge of German language is compulsory as well as fluent business English.
- Good time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to provide service
- Communicative with a safe appearance
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of Dry Cargo vessels.
Profile
- License: Regulation III/6
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience with 2-Stroke Sulzer RT-flex (electronic engines) required
- Bulk carrier with cranes experience preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: 4 months +/-1
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining.
- Start date: to be confirmed closer to the date.
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of Dry Cargo vessels.
Profile
- Capacity: Chief Engineer (STCW Regulation III/2)
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience with 2-Stroke Wartsila Sulzer conventional engine or RT-flex electronic engine required.
- Heavy-lift vessel with crane (375T SWL) experience mandatory.
Specifications
- Contract duration: 4 months +/-1
- Valid US visa – preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining.
- Start date: Embarkation ASAP.
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of Dry Cargo vessels.
Profile
- License: Regulation III/2
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience with 2-Stroke MAN B&W conventional engines required
- Bulk carrier with cranes experience preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining.
- Start date: Embarkation is planned for approximately early March 2021.
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of Dry Cargo vessels.
Profile
- License: Regulation III/2
- Fluent knowledge of English.
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience with – MAN ME-C/B electronic engines
- Certificate of training MAN ME-C/B engines
- Minimum experience required in rank: 3 contracts
Specifications
- Contract duration: 4 months
- Valid US visa –preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining.
- Start date: beginning of February
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of Dry Cargo vessels.
Profile
- Capacity: Chief Engineer (STCW Regulation III/2)
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Experienced with MAN B&W conventional engine or electronic engine (ME) required or WARTSILA SULZER RT-Flex experienced.
- Experienced on container vessels.
Specifications
- Contract duration: 4 months +/-1
- Valid US visa – preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining.
- Start date: Embarkation ASAP.
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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2nd Engineer for Dual Fuel Powered Aframax Oil Carrier
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of Oil Tanker vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on IGF / Dual Fuel ships or LPG/C is required
- Previous experience with electronically controlled Sulzer engines is required, along with experience on conventional engines.
- Training on electronically controlled Sulzer engines evidence is preferred
- Candidates with more than 3 years in rank are preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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ETO with LPG/C experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of LPG/C vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on LPG/C is required
- Previous experience with electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines is required, along with experience on conventional engines.
- Training on electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines evidence is preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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ETO with VLCC experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of VLCC Oil Tanker vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on VLCC is required
- Previous experience with electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines is required, along with experience on conventional engines.
- Training on electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines evidence is preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining.
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Gas Engineer with LPG/C experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of LPG/C vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on LPG/C is required
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Second Engineer (1st Assistant Engineer) with VLCC experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of VLCC Oil Tanker vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on VLCC is required
- Previous experience with electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines is required, along with experience on conventional engines.
- Training on electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines evidence is preferred
- Candidates with more than 3 years in rank are preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified.
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Master with VLCC experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of VLCC Oil Tanker vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on VLCC is required
- Candidates with more than 3 years in rank are preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Chief Engineer with VLCC experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of VLCC Oil Tanker vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on VLCC is required
- Previous experience with electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines is required, along with experience on conventional engines.
- Training on electronically controlled MAN B&W and Sulzer engines evidence is preferred
- Candidates with more than 3 years in rank are preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified.
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
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Chief Officer with LPG/C experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expending fleet of LPG/C vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on LPG/C is required
- Candidates with more than 3 years in rank are preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
Apply
Master with LPG/C experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of LPG/C vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on LPG/C is required
- Candidates with more than 3 years in rank are preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
Apply
Chief Officer with VLCC experience
Columbia Shipmanagement is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated and energetic candidates to join our expanding fleet of VLCC Oil Tanker vessels.
Profile
- License: according to the rank applied for
- Fluent knowledge of English
- STCW certification – valid
- Previous experience on VLCC is required
- Candidates with more than 3 years in rank are preferred
- Mixed crew experience is preferred
Specifications
- Contract duration: determined on hiring
- Valid US visa – required or preferred
- Valid Schengen visa – preferable; if not available, we will assist with obtaining
- Start date: to be specified
Please apply with your references, recent appraisals and/or certificates stating your availability as well
Apply
If you are interested in COLUMBIA and would like to submit your credential, please contact us and forward your application to:
INTERNSHIP / STUDENTS
Acknowledging the high relevance of well-educated team members, COLUMBIA is dedicated to train youngsters for their future roles as shipping professionals both aboard and ashore. Within our fleet we enable those striving for a seafaring career to gain and enhance the required practical experience. Within our onshore operations we offer apprenticeships for shipping merchants, office clerks and in information technologies.
We are continuously looking for candidates who are interested in becoming a part of our organization. If you are interested in COLUMBIA and believe you can contribute to our success, please forward your CV to: