Marine Operations Manager
CV-LibraryCorkpermanentPosted: 3 September 2026
Apply NowOur client, based in Cork, are recruiting for a Marine Operations Manager. As a Marine Operations Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of marine operations while ensuring the highest standards of operational performance, customer service, and regulatory compliance.
THE SUCCESFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
* Significant shore-based experience in a marine operations, vessel operations, fleet management, or similar senior maritime role.
* A relevant maritime qualification or professional certification.
* Strong knowledge of marine safety, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
* Experience working with vessel crews, ports, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
* Demonstrable leadership and people-management experience.
* Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
* The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
* A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant marine/operations management systems.
* Ability to travel internationally for vessel visits.
* Full and unrestricted right to live and work in Republic of Ireland.
* Full drivers licence.
Desirable:
* Previous sea going experience as Master/Captain.
* ISM / ISPS / MLC compliance with DPA / CSO qualifications.
* ISO 9001 / 14001 experience.
* ISM / ISO auditor experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* Lead and manage day-to-day marine operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery.
* Oversee vessel operations, crew coordination, port activities, logistics, and associated marine services.
* Ensure all operations comply with applicable Irish, UK, EU, and international maritime legislation, industry standards and specific client requirements.
* Develop and implement operational procedures, policies, and performance standards.
* Manage and coordinate crew requirements, maintenance activities, and operational resources.
* Advise / assist vessels with operational, crew and cargo queries.
* Work closely with vessel crews, port authorities, contractors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
* Monitor operational performance, costs, productivity, and service levels, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Ensure robust health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained across all marine activities.
* Lead incident, near-miss, and operational investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
* Support / assist with vessel inspections, audits, surveys, and regulatory inspections.
* Manage and develop operational personnel, promoting a strong safety culture and professional working environment.
* Partner closely with the Technical Manager to ensure vessels remain operationally ready.
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and cost control relating to marine operations.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and benefits package
(which includes car allowance and private healthcare)
THE SUCCESFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
* Significant shore-based experience in a marine operations, vessel operations, fleet management, or similar senior maritime role.
* A relevant maritime qualification or professional certification.
* Strong knowledge of marine safety, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
* Experience working with vessel crews, ports, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
* Demonstrable leadership and people-management experience.
* Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
* The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
* A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant marine/operations management systems.
* Ability to travel internationally for vessel visits.
* Full and unrestricted right to live and work in Republic of Ireland.
* Full drivers licence.
Desirable:
* Previous sea going experience as Master/Captain.
* ISM / ISPS / MLC compliance with DPA / CSO qualifications.
* ISO 9001 / 14001 experience.
* ISM / ISO auditor experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* Lead and manage day-to-day marine operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery.
* Oversee vessel operations, crew coordination, port activities, logistics, and associated marine services.
* Ensure all operations comply with applicable Irish, UK, EU, and international maritime legislation, industry standards and specific client requirements.
* Develop and implement operational procedures, policies, and performance standards.
* Manage and coordinate crew requirements, maintenance activities, and operational resources.
* Advise / assist vessels with operational, crew and cargo queries.
* Work closely with vessel crews, port authorities, contractors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
* Monitor operational performance, costs, productivity, and service levels, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Ensure robust health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained across all marine activities.
* Lead incident, near-miss, and operational investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
* Support / assist with vessel inspections, audits, surveys, and regulatory inspections.
* Manage and develop operational personnel, promoting a strong safety culture and professional working environment.
* Partner closely with the Technical Manager to ensure vessels remain operationally ready.
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and cost control relating to marine operations.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and benefits package
(which includes car allowance and private healthcare)