Chief Engineer

Columbia Shipmanagement

Chief Engineer for cruise ship fleet responsible for managing safety and engineering operations onboard. Seeking skilled applicants for a worldwide rotational contract role.

Posted 7/17/2026contract🌎 Anywhere in the WorldLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in marine engineering systems and Azipod propulsion technology, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Proven ability to lead and motivate a multinational crew while managing vessel operations efficiently.

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Chief Engineer (Unlimited) LicenseAzipod Propulsion TechnologyPlanned Maintenance System (PMS)Energy Efficiency MeasuresLeadership and Team Management

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Hard Skills

Marine Engineering SystemsPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingBunkering OperationsFuel Oil Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingMotivational LeadershipTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

STCW Certification

Industry Keywords

Passenger VesselsEnvironmental ProtectionSafety and Health ComplianceEnergy Efficiency Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring preventive maintenance and repairing machinery, avoiding delays on sea passage or during the turnaround of the vessel.
Reporting directly to the Master and the Technical Manager any matters affecting Quality, Safety & Health, Environmental protection and Energy Efficiency.
Ensuring close liaison and cooperation with all department heads to facilitate smooth and efficient vessel operations.
Ensuring that the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) is updated and operated in compliance with Company’s requirements.
Motivating the Engine Officers and Crew in executing their duties according to the Company's Management System.
Providing the Master with a positive report prior to each departure, that the vessel is ready to proceed to sea.
Responsible for safe and efficient fuel oil, diesel oil and lube oil bunkering operations.
Ensuring that bunkering procedures are implemented and bunker samples and bunkering records are properly kept and maintained onboard.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid STCW certification and Chief Engineer (Unlimited) license.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as Chief Engineer on passenger vessels of equivalent tonnage.
In-depth knowledge of Azipod propulsion technology and marine engineering systems.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a multinational crew.
Proficient in English (spoken and written); additional languages a plus.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Experience with energy efficiency measures and environmentally friendly technologies onboard.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valid STCW certification and Chief Engineer (Unlimited) license.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as Chief Engineer on passenger vessels of equivalent tonnage.
In-depth knowledge of Azipod propulsion technology and marine engineering systems.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a multinational crew.
Proficient in English (spoken and written); additional languages a plus.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Experience with energy efficiency measures and environmentally friendly technologies onboard.