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Ship Superintendent

Published on November 6, 2026

Project Snapshot

For one of our clients, a leading French shipowner and maritime services group whose fleet is set to double in the coming years, we are looking for several Ship Superintendents to join their technical department at their head office in the Paris area. The department manages a diverse fleet of industrial vessels, including cable ships. You will take charge of the technical and financial management of the vessels allocated to you, as the technical reference between ship, shipyards, suppliers, class, flag and clients. You will report to the Technical Director.

Description

For one of our clients, a leading French shipowner and maritime services group whose fleet is set to double in the coming years, we are looking for several Ship Superintendents to join their technical department at their head office in the Paris area. The department manages a diverse fleet of industrial vessels, including cable ships. You will take charge of the technical and financial management of the vessels allocated to you, as the technical reference between ship, shipyards, suppliers, class, flag and clients. You will report to the Technical Director.

What you will do

• Manage the technical condition and budget of your vessels
• Work with the procurement team to choose the right products and manage obsolescence
• Validate orders against each vessel's budget and priorities
• Plan and organise port-call works, in line with port rules, and select suppliers and specialists
• Prepare dry-docks: write specifications, request quotations, take part in shipyard selection, supervise the works and check invoices
• Plan equipment renewals based on obsolescence, wear and regulatory requirements
• Organise annual and class surveys with flag and class, obtain and follow class and statutory certificates
• Visit your vessels regularly, write visit reports and make sure crews apply HSE rules and ISM procedures
• Report on operations and technical matters to the Technical Director, and on costs to the support functions
• Answer the technical requests of the vessels' clients

Required Qualification

• Master or Chief Engineer certificate, and / or general engineering degree with a mechanical focus
• Sea-going and / or superintendent experience, with hands-on dry-dock experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical expertise; solid bases in industrial automation and networks
• Knowledge of ISM, class and flag requirements
• Good command of MS Office
• Bilingual French and English
• Rigour, organisation, diplomacy and a strong client sense

Summary

• Paris, France
• Permanent
• Based on experience
• Office

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