Marine Superintendent – Offshore

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

Marine Superintendent focusing on operational and navigational support for offshore projects at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement. Managing audits, inspections, and ensuring international standards compliance.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maritime operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations and industry standards while providing operational guidance and managing stakeholder relationships. Proficient in risk identification and mitigation, with a focus on safety and efficiency in offshore operations.

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Master Mariner CertificationUnlimited DPO CertificateExperience with Offshore VesselsMarine Superintendent ExperienceM.Sc. or B.Sc. in Maritime Studies

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Hard Skills

Operational Performance MonitoringVoyage Efficiency ImprovementNavigational Risk AssessmentCompliance ManagementOffshore Project Oversight

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementTraining and DevelopmentProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Chief Officer CertificationUnlimited DPO Certificate

Industry Keywords

Offshore OperationsSafety ComplianceInternational RegulationsClass CertificationPort State Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor updates and propose improvements in safety, security, operational performance, offshore operations, and voyage efficiency; implement corrective actions arising from audits and incidents.
Provide operational and commercial guidance to Masters, including voyage orders, port limitations, navigation risks, offshore project requirements, and security threats.
Manage relationships with owners, charterers, offshore clients, project stakeholders, and contractors; address operational inquiries and complaints when required.
Monitor navigational, cargo, and offshore project operations to ensure compliance with international regulations, client requirements, and company standards.
Assist in identifying discrepancies in operational standards and advise on navigational, cargo, and offshore equipment performance.
Ensure vessels maintain statutory certifications and compliance with Class, Flag State, Port State, and offshore industry-specific requirements.
Identify and mitigate operational, security, and offshore project-related risks.
Support Masters during vetting, audits, inspections, and client offshore audits; prepare responses and implement corrective actions.
Liaise with P&I/Insurance on commercial disputes when required.
Conduct appraisals and deliver training for seagoing staff during vessel visits; identify training needs and arrange briefings, including specialized offshore operational training.
Provide support and oversight for offshore operations, renewable energy projects, platform supply, and other offshore service operations, ensuring compliance with client and industry requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or equivalent.
Master Mariner or Chief Officer certification.
Minimum 2 years' sea service as SDPO holding Chief Mate CoC, or at least 3 years' experience as a Marine Superintendent in a ship management or owning company.
A valid unlimited DPO Certificate is required.
Experience with offshore vessels and operations (e.g., OSVs, AHTS, PSV, subsea support, offshore construction, or offshore wind projects) is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contribution to our canteen
Deutschlandticket (national public transport pass)
Bike leasing (JobRad)
Childcare subsidy (KITA contribution)
Fitness contribution
Flexible working hours
10 days/month work-from-anywhere entitlement
Annual leave: 28–30 days (depending on length of service)
Open-door policy
Flat hierarchies
Attractive office in central Hamburg