Assistant Technical Superintendent - Cruise (m/f/d)

As an Assistant Technical Superintendent - Cruise (m/f/d) at BSM Cruise, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and cost-efficient technical operation of assigned cruise vessels. In this role, you assist the Technical Superintendent and act as a supportive link between ship and shore, helping to coordinate technical activities, maintain compliance, and contribute to smooth day-to-day operations. Your work supports consistent vessel performance, technical readiness, and high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient technical management of assigned cruise vessels in line with contractual requirements
• Assist in monitoring machinery and equipment performance and support the implementation of corrective actions
• Support the planning, coordination, and follow-up of maintenance and repair activities
• Assist in forecasting technical needs, spare parts requirements, and training demands
• Support the handling and follow-up of technical issues, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders
• Assist in ensuring vessel certification compliance and the implementation of regulatory updates
• Support planning, execution, and follow-up of dry-dockings and major repair projects
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of technical budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) and cost control activities
• Participate in vessel visits, inspections, and audits, supporting reporting and follow-up actions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent, or Chief Engineer / Officer qualification
• Sailing experience as a technical or engineering officer, preferably on cruise vessels
• Shore-based experience in technical ship management is an advantage but not mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of vessel technical systems and marine regulations
• Good planning and coordination skills
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support multiple stakeholders
• Structured working style with attention to detail
• Proficiency in English
• General 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