Vessel Performance Manager (m/f/d)

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Bestship is a service provider for the shipping industry focusing on

Performance & Compliance Management .

Based in Hamburg, we support shipowners and managers worldwide in improving the efficiency, environmental performance, and transparency of their fleets.

• Our shareholders are the globally operating
• Wilhelmsen Group and

MPC Capital AG .

Together, we continuously strive to deliver efficient and high-quality services to our customers.

We are now looking for an experienced and skilled Vessel Performance Manager to strengthen our growing Performance Management Team.

Your Responsibilities

As a Vessel Performance Manager, you will play a key role in driving the technical and operational performance across our customers’ fleets, particularly by

• Analyzing technical and operational data to identify inefficiencies and define improvement actions.
• Driving fleetwide optimization initiatives targeting fuel efficiency, voyage execution, and environmental performance.
• Preparing and delivering high-quality performance presentations to customers and stakeholders.
• Monitoring reporting systems to ensure high data quality; drive corrective actions when needed.
• Representing vessel performance in owners’ meetings, presenting status, trends, improvement actions, and risk areas.
• Collaborating closely with onboard crew, internal teams, and service providers to enhance data accuracy.
• Guiding and supporting customers, seafarers, and internal departments on energy efficiency and performance topics.
• Contribute to compliance with global emission, fuel consumption, and energy efficiency regulations.

What You Bring

• University degree or vocational training in a maritime or technical field (Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, or equivalent relevant education).
• Minimum 3 years of maritime industry experience, ideally including time in vessel operations, performance, technical/engineering roles or operational data analysis.
• Work experience as marine engineer onboard vessels is a preferred competence.
• Solid technical understanding of ship operations, machinery, and vessel performance drivers.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with operational data, KPIs, and performance tools.
• Familiarity with hull, engine, navigation, environmental and fuel efficiency concepts.
• Understanding of charter party performance is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical insights clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, statistical tools, and database systems.
• Experience in high frequency data analysis and knowledge of AI technologies are considered an advantage.
• A proactive mindset, high flexibility, and the ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• Exciting and diverse projects using modern technologies.
• A motivated, interdisciplinary, international team.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Flexible working hours and home office options.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.

Become a valued member of our team, where every day presents new opportunities for learning and development.

Sounds interesting?

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