Technical Superintendent - Cruise (m/f/d)
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As a Technical Superintendent (m/f/d) Cruise at BSM Cruise, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient technical operation of assigned cruise vessels. You serve as a critical link between ship and shore, providing technical expertise that supports regulatory compliance, optimizes vessel performance, and ensures operational readiness. Through close coordination with onboard teams and external stakeholders, you contribute to maintaining high technical standards, controlling costs, and enhancing overall vessel condition and service quality.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure safe, efficient, and contract‑aligned technical management of assigned cruise vessel
Monitor machinery and equipment performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions
Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance and repair plans, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timelines
Forecast technical requirements, spare parts, and training needs to support maintenance and budget planning
Oversee the timely resolution of technical issues and maintain effective communication with stakeholders
Ensure compliance with vessel certification and implement technical updates in line with regulatory changes
Plan, manage, and follow up on dry-dockings and major repair projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget execution
Prepare, manage, and control technical budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), identifying deviations and cost-saving opportunities
Conduct vessel visits, inspections, and internal audits, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up actions
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent, or Chief Engineer qualification
Minimum 3 years’ sailing experience as a Senior Officer, preferably on cruise vessels, or
Minimum 3 years’ shore-based experience as a Technical Superintendent in cruise operations
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and marine regulations
Excellent project management capabilities
Strong negotiation and people management skills
Effective communication, teamwork, and stakeholder collaboration
High level of organization with strong attention to detail
Fluency in English
Solid PC literacy
Why You Should Join Us!
You may choose up to three benefits from our benefits-catalogue:
Contribution to our Canteen
Free Ticket for the local public transport
Internet Fee
Bike Leasing (JobRad)
Childcare (KITA contribution)
Language Course for local language (German)
Fitness Contribution
Urban Sports Club Membership
In addition, you will benefit from:
Flexible working hours and home-office entitlement
Annual leave days: 28
Open-door-policy and flat hierarchies
A beautiful office in the heart of Hamburg
- Division
- BSM Cruise
- Department
- Fleet Management
- Role
- Technical Superintendent
- Locations
- Hamburg, Germany
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employing Company
- Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services GmbH & Co. KG
- Address
- Vorsetzen 54, 20459 Hamburg