Technical Superintendent

Location: London

Description: Poseidon is recruiting for a Technical Superintendent to join a growing ship‑owning company who are operating a fleet of PCTC and Container vessels. This is a full‑time position based in London.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the delivery and management of several newbuild vessels into the fleet.
• Planning & monitor requirements for Class and Flag State Survey to ensure all certificates remain valid.
• Oversee all aspects of drydockings and manage repair projects.
• Evaluate store/spare requisitions for approvals by the HoD.

Requirements:

• Minimum sailing as a 2nd engineer on PCTC or Container.
• Car Carrier experience is essential to be considered.
• At least one year of experience as a Technical Superintendent.
• Proficiency in technical planning, with an ability to juggle deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent English communication - verbal and written.

Package: Competitive salary + excellent benefits package and hybrid working style

Training Manager

Location: The Netherlands OR Greece

Description: Poseidon is recruiting for a Training Manager on behalf of a highly reputable international shipping business. The Training Manager will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to lead all training efforts across the company, both onboard and in offices worldwide. This role involves extensive international travel for several months each year. The preferred base location for the right candidate is The Netherlands, but for the right person, we are open to considering Athens.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess current training procedures and identify future training needs onboard the fleet and within shore operations.
• Outline comprehensive programs for training all ranks onboard.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with all heads of department to gather new or updated training materials and implement them efficiently.
• Conduct final interviews of Masters, Chief Officers, and Deck Officers being inducted into the fleet.
• Serve as part of the Promotion Committee.
• Monitor selected crew members onboard, analyze their performance in executing specific jobs or tasks, and provide training and advice on how to improve in line with industry safety practices and standards.

Requirements:

• Experience with tankers is essential.
• Master or Chief Engineer onboard experience is preferred but not essential.
• Candidates with shore-based training experience or from a training center who have not sailed will also be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working ashore in a training position.
• Must demonstrate a high level of commitment to meet the demands of the workload and travel schedule.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Sponsorship visa is not available.

Package: Competitive salary + excellent benefits package

Claims Handler

Location: The Netherlands

Description: We are recruiting for a Claims Handler on behalf of our partners in the Netherlands who are a ship management company.

Responsibilities include:

• Be the point of contact to the insurers for any query and clarification in regards to general
advice and the submitted claims, to obtain and prepare answers and supporting
documents in order to support the inquiries.
• To monitor and keep record of the incident's activities and any relevant potential cost.
• To open and document claims in ERP system, inform the relevant insurer and be their point of contact throughout the incident.
• Review the invoice booking of the claims and check it is consisting of all known
expenses, classify the invoices and confirm the supporting documents are in order.
• To prepare claim statements and submit it to the insurer.
• To generate and prepare periodically reports related to insurance department.

Requirements

• Experience with tankers is essential.
• Three years of relevant work experience in a semi-large company or insurance company.
• IT-minded. Knowledge of office software and previous experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• You are eligible to live and work in the EU.

Package: Competitive salary + benefits package

Purchaser

Location: The Netherlands

Description: Poseidon are partnering with an established tanker ship management company in the Netherlands in the search for a Purchaser. The Maritime Purchaser will verify, prepare, forward and authorize all orders purchased. You will be responsible for safe and correct working conditions onboard and in the office.

Responsibilities include:

• Systematically monitor the effectiveness of verification and inspection activities within his / her department and within the fleet
• Full control and responsibility of supplied provision
• Responsible for sourcing, purchasing and settling orders
• Supply any chemicals needed on the vessels
• Close cooperation with the technical superintendents
• Full control and responsibility of on-board stock and personal protective equipment
• Cooperate with the accounting department, regarding tracing and approve invoices

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a purchaser in a Ship Management or Ship Owner company
• Good organization skills
• Technical/maritime background
• You are eligible to live and work in the EU

Package: €50,000 - €60,000 + benefits package

Technical Superintendent

Location: The Netherlands

Description: Poseidon are partnering with a well-established ship management company to assist with their search for a Technical Superintendent who will be responsible for ensuring the efficient & safe technical operations and ship management of assigned tankers. This position will be full time based in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing day-to-day technical operations of assigned tankers.
• Regular inspection of the hull, machinery, electrical equipment as registered in the PMS system and marked by the class/flag state requirements.
• Plan and monitor surveys in order to keep an updated class and flag state review.
• Solve all operation problems while onboard of the vessel.
• Budgeting, dry-docking, and maintenance planning.
• Shall be responsible for ensuring safe and correct working conditions onboard and in the office.

Requirements
• You have sailed as a Chief Engineer on tankers.
• You have worked as a Technical Superintendent for at least 1 year.
• You are eligible to live and work in the EU.

Package: Competitive salary + benefits package

Crew Coordinator

Location: The Netherlands

Description: Poseidon are recruiting for a Crew Coordinator on behalf of a Ship Management company based in The Netherlands. Our client is a well-established international business who are expanding their tanker fleet.

Responsibilities

- In charge of crew changes all over the world. Ensure they are done accordingly as per company policies and in the most economical and efficient way.
- Manage all crew aspects onboard of the vessels.
- Make travel arrangements for sea employees and superintendents.
- Manage the yearly training program for the crew. Coordinate additional training if needed.
- Visit vessels during their port stays and meet the crew on board.
- Implement and improve the safety culture throughout the fleet in order to achieve the company HSSE objectives of zero accidents/incidents.
- Create senior briefings according to a planned schedule.

Requirements

- Minimum 3 years' experience in crewing at a Ship Management or Ship Owning Company
- Tanker experience preferred
- Good administration and computer skills
- Ability to work under pressure

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the EU.

Package: €50,000 - €60,000 + benefits package