Nautical and Pier Development Projects Associate Manager

JOB NUMBER: JB04278

VACANCY NUMBER: ADV05258

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ORGANIZATION: MSC Cruise Management UK Ltd

BUSINESS AREA: Office

LINE MANAGER: Nautical and Pier Development Projects Manager

The Associate Manager, Nautical and Pier Development Projects is a varied role and will support the activities of the New Building Department and the Port Development team. This exciting role will ensure that all newbuild projects and pier infrastructures are suitably designed based on operational and nautical considerations.

•Works together with the New Building team and architects to devise the best proposed positions for operational shell doors, overhangs etc

•Uses CAD to place vessels in positions in proposed ports to ensure that bollards, fenders and gangways are optimised for safety and operative reasons

•Liaises with the Port Development team for new ports and special projects, providing nautical and port operative feedback into the design process

•Participates as a stakeholder in conversations involving 3rd party companies involved in construction/dredging port development projects

•Ensures that MSC’s specific Mooring Software System is developed and monitored, so that vessels can effectively use it with planning their stays in port. You will be the main shoreside contact with vessels for this software.

•Manages mooring analysis in critical ports and new port developments.

•Attends nautical simulations where new piers/ports are being constructed and provides necessary constructive feedback.

•Participates in meetings with Port Authorities, pilots etc. to understand port challenges and operations with any proposed new vessels entering a port or pier.

•Attends port inspections of new ports/developments along with associated nautical reports.

•Liaises closely with the Marine Operations team to ensure that proposed mooring decks and lines are considered in new ports that a vessel will call to.

•Liaises with the MSC Cruises regional offices to ensure that all new ports being considered in an itinerary are deemed suitable for a particular class of vessel.

•Experience sailing as 2nd Officer (or higher) on Cruise Ships

•Shore-based experience in a Port Authority Marine Department / Berthing Officer experience is an advantage

•Fluent English

•Previous experience using CAD would be preferred, but not essential.

•Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office systems

•Flexibility, adaptability and team working

•Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment

•Excellent organisation and time management skills

•Attention to detail

•Availability to travel when required and with short notice

•The existing right to work in the UK is preferred

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