Vessel Manager (TM Nordic)

OSM Thome is seeking a Vessel Manager to join our tanker fleets based in Norway, either our Bergen or Arendal office. As a Vessel Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of technical management for the vessel under your responsibility, from engineering solutions to operational strategies, ensuring safe, efficient, crew, and cost-effective vessel operations that meet our high-performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all technical and financial aspects of vessel operations.
• Oversee maintenance plans and budgets, including planning for yard stays and docking.
• Ensure compliance with class and flag state requirements.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations, bridging communication between vessels, management, and clients.
• Drive performance management of the top four officers on board.

Qualifications:

• Higher education in marine technology or engineering (MSc/BSc) with relevant experience in technical ship management.
• Alternatively, background as a marine engineer or navigational officer or experience in a similar role as a Vessel Manager/Superintendent.
• Experience with vessel types, preferably tankers (crude, shuttle, product or chemical)
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of maintenance systems.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong interest in technical problem-solving and operational troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural awareness.
• Proactive, self-driven, with a strong work ethic.
• Analytical mindset with sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with a holistic perspective on vessel operations.

Our Core Values: At OSM Thome, our values guide everything we do:

• Safety
• Relationships
• Transparency
• Innovation

What We Offer:

• A role with diverse responsibilities, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment in modern office locations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This role is ideal for someone who would like to contribute their technical expertise to a ship management company, and ensure optimal vessel performance, we encourage you to apply. We screen and interview relevant candidates consecutively, and the position may be filled before the deadline.