Publiée 12 juin 2026
Vessel Manager (M/F)
BOURBON
Marseille, Hauts-de-France 60690, France
CDI
Position description
Job title
Vessel Manager (M/F)
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Roles and responsibilities
Join BOURBON, a Group in full transformation.
The Fleet Department of Bourbon Offshore Surf ensures vessel availability in accordance with the standards required by BOURBON and its clients. As part of a replacement for a future retirement, the Fleet Department is recruiting a Vessel Manager.
Reporting to the Deputy General Manager, you will be integrated into an operational cell. Within this scope, you will be responsible for managing 4 to 5 vessels from the Bourbon Offshore Surf Marine pool (AHTS, PSV, FSIV).
In this role, and in coordination with the Crewing, Procurement, HSEA, Cost Control, and Logistics departments, your missions are organized around several key areas:
Operations Management
- Operational planning and monitoring of vessels.
- Preparation and monitoring of budgets and costs; steering performance and financial results.
- Managing the performance and technical availability of the vessels.
- Conducting inspections of the vessels within your fleet.
Client Satisfaction & Contract Management
- Ensuring vessel compliance with client requirements and expectations.
- Participating in the deployment process of commercial contracts in coordination with the client and the marketing department.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the ship-management contract.
HSE Policy & BOURBON Standards
- Implementing, monitoring, and improving QHSE standards and the safety culture on board.
- Verifying vessel compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managing regular vessel inspections and audits, including "action plan" follow-ups.
Leadership & Management
- Line management of Masters (Captains) and functional management of Chief Engineers.
- You will serve as the delegated DPA (Designated Person Ashore) as defined by the ISM Code.
The assigned fleet is primarily deployed in West Africa (Congo, Angola, Nigeria, etc.) and the Middle East, where you will be required to travel (approximately 30 days per year - minimum of 2 trips)
Qualifications, Skills and Experiences
Profile Requirements
You are a graduate of a Maritime Academy and possess:
- Either confirmed experience as a seagoing officer,
- Or at least 2 years of professional experience in a similar maritime role, or 5 years in a management position.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- You are proactive, rigorous, and possess strong leadership skills.
- You enjoy teamwork (project-based mode) and are eager to join a dynamic environment where you can develop your expertise.
- You are recognized for your managerial qualities, whether shipboard or shore-based, and are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Given the international environment, you have full professional proficiency in English.
Contract Terms
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent (CDI).
Salary: Commensurate with experience and profile.
Bourbon's employer value proposition
Bourbon Offshore Surf considers all applications, including those from individuals with disabilities.
Position location
Job location
Europe, France, Marseille Joliette
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
4 - Master's degree (4-5 years)
Minimum level of experience required
2-5 years
Languages
Job title
Vessel Manager (M/F)
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Roles and responsibilities
Join BOURBON, a Group in full transformation.
The Fleet Department of Bourbon Offshore Surf ensures vessel availability in accordance with the standards required by BOURBON and its clients. As part of a replacement for a future retirement, the Fleet Department is recruiting a Vessel Manager.
Reporting to the Deputy General Manager, you will be integrated into an operational cell. Within this scope, you will be responsible for managing 4 to 5 vessels from the Bourbon Offshore Surf Marine pool (AHTS, PSV, FSIV).
In this role, and in coordination with the Crewing, Procurement, HSEA, Cost Control, and Logistics departments, your missions are organized around several key areas:
Operations Management
- Operational planning and monitoring of vessels.
- Preparation and monitoring of budgets and costs; steering performance and financial results.
- Managing the performance and technical availability of the vessels.
- Conducting inspections of the vessels within your fleet.
Client Satisfaction & Contract Management
- Ensuring vessel compliance with client requirements and expectations.
- Participating in the deployment process of commercial contracts in coordination with the client and the marketing department.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the ship-management contract.
HSE Policy & BOURBON Standards
- Implementing, monitoring, and improving QHSE standards and the safety culture on board.
- Verifying vessel compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managing regular vessel inspections and audits, including "action plan" follow-ups.
Leadership & Management
- Line management of Masters (Captains) and functional management of Chief Engineers.
- You will serve as the delegated DPA (Designated Person Ashore) as defined by the ISM Code.
The assigned fleet is primarily deployed in West Africa (Congo, Angola, Nigeria, etc.) and the Middle East, where you will be required to travel (approximately 30 days per year - minimum of 2 trips)
Qualifications, Skills and Experiences
Profile Requirements
You are a graduate of a Maritime Academy and possess:
- Either confirmed experience as a seagoing officer,
- Or at least 2 years of professional experience in a similar maritime role, or 5 years in a management position.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- You are proactive, rigorous, and possess strong leadership skills.
- You enjoy teamwork (project-based mode) and are eager to join a dynamic environment where you can develop your expertise.
- You are recognized for your managerial qualities, whether shipboard or shore-based, and are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Given the international environment, you have full professional proficiency in English.
Contract Terms
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent (CDI).
Salary: Commensurate with experience and profile.
Bourbon's employer value proposition
Bourbon Offshore Surf considers all applications, including those from individuals with disabilities.
Position location
Job location
Europe, France, Marseille Joliette
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
4 - Master's degree (4-5 years)
Minimum level of experience required
2-5 years
Languages
- French (4 - Professional ++++)
- English (4 - Professional ++++)
