JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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.
- Daily management of the vessel’s IT infrastructure BAU activities
- Troubleshooting issues and liaising with partners and other internal teams to resolve them
- Participate in planning and executing exciting new projects arising from business analysis or client requirements
- Setting up R&D lab environments to validate testing of new technologies, continuous deployment and 24/7 operations of the fleet under management
- Constantly challenge thinking and increase efficiency by driving an ethos of automation and optimisation
- Primarily based in Limassol, Cyprus, but may involve travelling to global locations for conferences, customer visits and other group offices
- Passion for what you do
- Hands on experience on Desktop environments and desktop application administration and installation
- Experience in administering and setting up Windows Server environments/ Active directory/ WSUS and Terminal server environments.
- Experience with remote monitoring and administration toolkits, especially ManageEngine
- Knowledge of Virtualisation platforms Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare
- Applicable experience of networking, routing and cyber security
- Knowledge in implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting desktop applications (MS Office, Webapps, Client-Server)
- Previous customer support experience (helpdesk, service desk) as well as client related service reporting
- Verbal and written fluency in English
- Team player and the ability to work within a multicultural environment
- Self-starter, capable of demonstrating initiative
- Exemplary customer facing skills
- Excellent communicator at all levels
- University or College degree in the field of Information Technology/ Engineering
- Azure (or other) Cloud Operations including Azure AD, RBAC, infrastructure set up
- Microsoft O365 knowledge
- Verbal and written fluency in Russian or German
- Microsoft certifications in the subject area MCSE
- Networking certifications i.e. CCNA
- Azure certifications
- Service management attestations i.e. ITIL
- Basic Cyber Security certification
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- Optimising the adoption and use of the Group’s CRM system;
- Performing data analysis and developing reports to facilitate decision making of relevant stakeholders about business operations and growth opportunities;
- Supporting end-users and internal teams by answering questions, troubleshooting problems, and working with external teams to resolve issues;
- Assisting with the integration of new systems, functionality, workflows and/or processes;
- Performing data entries and updates in CRM system;
- Maintaining and improving accuracy of data;
- Designing and executing marketing campaigns via CRM system;
- Evaluating input from internal stakeholders to translate requirements into effective and functional solutions and facilitating their implementation;
- Identifying and mitigating gaps with existing processes and manual processes that should be automated.
- 2+ years’ experience in a CRM Analyst or similar role;
- Comfortable making recommendations for process improvements;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Knowledge of project management methodologies;
- Excellent work ethic and self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage priorities;
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and other departments;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM will be considered an advantage
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- Ensuring that the vessels under full management are managed according to the contractual terms stipulated in the respective management agreement;
- Providing support in preparing budget proposals in close cooperation with the operational departments and submission for final review to Head of Commercial;
- Preparing timely monthly financial reports, including checking for correctness and submission to Head of Commercial for feedback and final approval;
- Preparation of quarterly reports and submission to Head of Commercial for feedback and final approval;
- Checking and providing feedback to operational departments for the Expected Cost Reports;
- Executing commercial budget control for the operational departments in close cooperation with the Head of Commercial and the other Heads of Departments in charge;
- Liaising with Owners on budgetary/financial matters;
- Liaising with vessel’s accountants regarding funds control, in close cooperation with the Head of Commercial;
- Commercial reporting, presentation preparation and presenting for internal and Client Meetings;
- Initiate and coordinate new IT developments;
- Acting as the back-up of the Head of Commercial in their absence;
- Executing special tasks and projects in accordance with direct instructions of the Head of Commercial.
- The Commercial Manager reports and is accountable to the Head of Commercial.
- University Education and/or relevant working experience;
- Good command of the English language;
- High level computer literacy, including use of excel at an advance level;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Ability to prioritise tasks and effective time management capabilities due to multiple deadlines;
- Pays careful attention to detail and strong emphasis on accuracy;
- Good leadership, controlling and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team.
- Ability to keep up with a fast paced changing environment.
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- Assisting in timely preparation of management proposals and tenders;
- Assisting Commercial Manager in timely preparation of financial reports, including checking for correctness;
- Assisting Commercial Manager in controlling and monitoring the vessel’s budgets;
- Assisting in commercial reporting and presentation preparation for internal and external meetings;
- Managing master data and develop meaningful reports and analysis based on superiors request;
- Conducting training to new employees;
- Providing commercial guidelines, cost control on the job training and support to other departments and group companies;
- Running support, reporting malfunctions and proposing developments for commercial related IT systems/applications;
- Assisting in controlling, monitoring and reporting the vessel’s CAPEX costs in order to ensure the most accurate picture of the total docking costs;
- Attending dry docks on site for training and supervision;
- Maintaining commercial KPIs records;
- Taking minutes and scheduling meetings;
- Executing special tasks and projects in accordance with direct instructions of the Commercial Manager/ Head of Commercial.
- The Commercial Specialist is accountable to the Head of Commercial and under the supervision of Commercial Manager.
- Bachelor Degree and/or relevant work experience;
- Very good MS Office Skills;
- Very good command of the English language;
- Good analysing and communication skills as well the ability to work within a team;
- Ability to multitask and prioritise based on urgency and importance.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to keep up with a fast paced changing environment.
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- Conducting Project Management for the setup of a new Platform Company
- Establishing the technical needs of the customers and suggesting appropriate products/solutions.
- Explaining complex technical information to maritime customers in a way that is easily understandable.
- Following up with customers and the service providers of the platform, aiming to resolve any issues that may arise.
- Keeping customers informed about new technological products and services.
- Compiling proposals and reports related to technical products.
- Ensuring that sales targets are consistently met.
- Reporting to management about sales made.
- Updating records of customer communications and contact information.
- Good level of English.
- A bachelor’s degree in IT, business, maritime or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of sales, project management or marketing experience.
- Technical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of how the company products work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to identify and follow up on leads.
- Exceptional skills in selling products and closing deals.
- Knowledge of sales promotion techniques.
- Excellent presentation skills and a professional appearance.
- Willingness to travel.
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- Preparing management proposals customized for each client’s specific business needs
- Managing tender processes, including gathering of information from various departments, creating content, etcetera
- Preparing presentations for new potential clients
- Maintaining client activities in CRM
- Producing Business Development reports
- Identifying and researching opportunities that come up in new and existing markets
- Assisting in the coordination and implementation of Business Development strategies
- Updating Company presentations on a monthly basis
- Bachelor / Master degree in shipping or any other related discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- CRM experience will be considered as an advantage
- Time-management & organizational skills and ability to deliver multiple assignments within tight deadlines
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Critical thinking
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- Maintaining the Technical Department purchasing filing system
- Providing purchasing services in compliance with the Technical Department Manual
- Informing Technical Superintendents immediately of any problems related to purchasing matters
- Maintaining the computerised purchasing program
- 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
- Executing any other task as assigned by the Technical Management.
- Secretarial education or equivalent training and experience
- Good command of the English language
- Excellent typing skills
- Excellent knowledge of computer programs
- Good communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team.
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- Controlling and monitoring payments of insurance premia and/or flag registration costs
- Monitoring any discrepancies with payments and accounts to ensure proper communication within ICL department
- Assisting with Insurance Budgets and circulating such to all parties concerned
- Assisting with Insurance Quotes
- Coordinating and providing Clients with any requested financial statements and clarifications
- Coordinating the promotion/marketing of the standalone services and the overall activities of the ICL department together with the Marketing and Business Development team
- Maintaining client complaints log and initiate proposals for improvement together with ICL Management
- Assisting with data entry in relation to clients such as contact details, instructions
- Providing flag cost comparisons
- Providing Support to ICL management and assisting with special requests and /or requirements
- Maintain complete confidentiality
- Executing special project tasks in accordance with the instructions of ICL management
- 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 and clients’ satisfaction best practices
- The Commercial Officer is accountable and reports to the Group General Manager Insurance & Legal, Group General Manager Insurance & Claims.
- A university degree in Shipping and/or Marketing/Business/Finance/Other relevant qualification or relevant experience in these fields
- A minimum of (2) years with the company or in a similar position in another shipping company
- Good Knowledge of Shipping
- Good Organizational/Analytical Skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Good command of the English language
- Creative thinking and growth mind-set
- Ability to work within a team
- Strong Communication Skills
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- Being fully conversant with and implementing the Company’s management system effectively;
- Reviewing rules, guidelines, codes and standards and conducting Gap Analysis to ensure requirements are adequately addressed within the Company’s management system;
- Contributing to the development of new, or the amendment of existing, procedures, forms and checklists;
- Supporting various departments in all matters concerning management system development and harmonization;
- Monitoring and administrating the company’s electronic management system for the entire CSM group;
- Providing training on the understanding and implementation of the company’s management system, as well as for use of the AMOS QMS;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Conducting internal audits and following up audit findings;
- Collecting, analysing and presenting KPIs for the Group HSSE Performance;
- Working on projects or tasks as assigned by the Group Director QSHE & Compliance.
- A university degree preferably with maritime background or seagoing experience as an officer of not less than two years;
- Industry experience in a similar role of not less than two years;
- Good knowledge of international rules and regulations;
- Good knowledge and understanding of the ISM-Code and applicable ISO standards;
- Qualification, experience and skills in internal auditing;
- Good leadership, and communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team;
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and ideas;
- Good command of the English language.
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- Working proactively to deliver requirements as requested, within set deadlines;
- Evaluating input from multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, to translate business requirements into effective functional solutions;
- Identifying & mitigating gaps with existing systems and processes such as, manual processes that should be automated or pose compliance and security risks;
- Analysing, building and updating business process models, diagrams, information flows and other documentation to describe business processes and business area context and/or system requirements;
- Translating detailed process requirements into simple process mapping;
- Reviewing and challenging business processes to ensure development requirements are delivered through a simple and efficient process;
- Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements;
- Adapting the software development processes, evolving procedures and driving continuous improvement;
- Ability in overcoming challenges quickly and effectively.
- Very strong business analysis skills, including documenting business and technical requirements;
- Experience in n creating functional design documents, business specifications and use cases;
- Proficient in business analysis using a range of techniques, facilitating evidence based decision making;
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Business Process Management and Six Sigma;
- Experience working in an Agile team to agree and develop system/product designs based on user requirements;
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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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- Supervise the on-board operations to achieve Company and international standards for Health and Hygiene in compliance with HACCP, EU-SHIPSAN, US Vessel Sanitation Program, and other applicable rules and regulations;
- Review COVID-19-related industry guidance and regulations and apply new regulations and programs fleet-wide, as applicable;
- Schedule, conduct / arrange and document trainings for the entire fleet on applicable port health rules and regulations, and any other job related training, as required;
- Ensure compliant documentation and maintain records of health & hygiene procedures;
- Ensure readiness of the fleet for Port Health inspections at any time;
- Provide technical support in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hygiene and sanitation programs;
- Provide fleet-wide supervision of the Integrated Pest Management plans in cooperation with the respective contractor;
- Monitor Water Safety procedures for air conditioning, potable water and recreational water facilities;
- Maintenance and constant monitoring of Outbreak Prevention and Control (Plan);
- Responsibility to update and maintain all health & hygiene related manuals and procedures;
- Ensure and control proper procedures for the on-board use of chemicals and maintenance of MSDS;
- Participate in projects as assigned.
- An industry-related education (e.g. Public Health);
- Minimum two years’ work experience in the public health sector, such as disease control, food safety and or water safety;
- Experiences as Sanitation Officer or Health & Hygiene Officer on board a cruise vessel are of advantage;
- Profound knowledge of HACCP, US Vessel Sanitation Program, EU-Shipsan and Marpol regulations;
- Willingness to travel;
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Convincing communication and presentation skills;
- Capability to work autonomously, but keeping the overall Company goals in mind;
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken), German skills are of advantage;
- Team-player, supporting interaction with colleagues of other departments and partner companies;
- The ability to perform under pressure and enjoying the interaction with clients complete your profile.
- 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;
- Common market compensations.
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- 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;
- • 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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- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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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- 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;
- 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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- Administering and maintaining the smooth operation of all Servers and PCs;
- Administering and maintaining the network infrastructure and network equipment;
- Administering and maintaining the email and communication systems;
- Administering and maintaining the tasks and small projects;
- Administering and maintaining the technical documentation
- Supporting users in all IT matters;
- Installation, configuration and support of end devices (PC, notebook, printer, smartphone, tablet);
- Independently working out solutions to any kind of IT problems;
- Coordinating site-related activities with the global IT teams.
- Degree in Information Technology;
- Operational knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and application virtualization;
- Operational knowledge of network and routing and switch configuration;
- Ability to install software and hardware on networking equipment;
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on servers, computers, and peripheral equipment;
- Organisational and interpersonal skills;
- Good communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team;
- Good command of the English language.
- A diversified and challenging working field;
- 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.
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- Set up employees hardware and software;
- Troubleshoot technical issues and perform root cause analysis to reduce instances of technical problems;
- Installing, configuring and maintaining software and hardware components of computer and network systems;
- Being adequately conversant with the Company’s Management System;
- Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
- Repairing and replacing damaged computers and components;
- Maintaining and updating technical documentation;
- Testing new hardware and software before full-scale installation;
- Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement;
- Providing ad-hoc support to computer and communication system users;
- Any other computer related task as assigned to them by the IT Manager.
- Working knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and software;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Organisational and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues;
- Good communication skills as well as the ability to work within a team;
- Good command of the English language.
- A diversified and challenging working field;
- 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.
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- Develop comprehensive project plans to monitor and track progress and to be shared with clients as well as team members;
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, process maps and required documentation;
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects;
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget across the departments;
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques;
- Work closely with the Top Management of the Company as well as with the Group Project Management Team;
- Establish and maintain the relationship with the (potential) client and all stakeholders;
- Perform risk evaluation and management to minimize project risks;
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- A suitable bachelor degree in Economics / Project Management and a minimum of 1 year equivalent working experience, preferably within the maritime industry;
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English; German language skills are beneficial;
- Structured way of working, good controlling and communication skills;
- Team spirit, hands-on mentality and a pro-active approach;
- Appropriate level of commercial and marketing awareness;
- Good command of IT software, such as but not limited to all office applications including PowerPoint. Knowledge of Project Management tools (e.g. MS Project Management) will be of benefit.
- A diversified and challenging working field;
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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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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: