Spliethoff Group
In this role you make sure that our vessels are always in good technical and operational condition, in order to operate effectively around the world. You will manage a number of vessels in a small team and guide and assist the repair/maintenance team (including third parties). Your responsibilities will also include:
Having responsibility for the vessels requires flexibility and a proactive, hands-on attitude. You know that connection is key, and you are able to effectively communicate and collaborate with your colleagues, crew and third parties both in Dutch and English. Ideally, you live within 50km of Amsterdam and are willing to travel irregularly to visit vessels.
In addition to a good salary and excellent benefits, we offer a challenging position with corresponding responsibilities in a pleasant working atmosphere within a dynamic growing company with an open and positive corporate culture.
If you have the required knowledge, experience please send your resume supplemented with a motivation letter to Wendy Blom, hr@spliethoff.com. If you require more information, please contact Koos Tack on telephone number +31 20 448 8533 or René Timmerman on telephone number +31 20 448 8528.
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Spliethoff’s Bevrachtingskantoor B.V. was established in 1921 by Johan Fredrik Spliethoff as a shipbroker specialising in forest products from the Baltic. In 1946 the first new vessel, the MV Keizersgracht was delivered. The ship was named after the Amsterdam canal where the company had its offices. Ever since, the vessels have borne the names of canals (‘Gracht’) and this has become the trademark of the company over the years.
The delivery of the MV Keizersgracht marked the start of a successful shipping company. The fleet grew steadily from two ships in 1946 with a total DWT of 1,360 tonnes to 20 ships in the sixties with a total DWT of around 20,000 tonnes. During this time the ships mainly transported timber from ports in Russia or in countries around the Baltic Sea to ports in Northwest Europe. On the return legs all kinds of cargo was transported. However, the growth of the fleet also changed the field of work. In addition to the traditional transport of timber and timber products many other cargoes were shipped around Europe.
In 1975 Spliethoff ordered the construction of its first series of vessels in Japan. The delivery of these six ships led to a further change. Now the company was operating worldwide. Over 40 ships have been built at the same yard. This long-lasting relationship is typical of those that Spliethoff aims to maintain with its clients.
The delivery of the MV Keizersgracht marked the start of a successful shipping company. The fleet grew steadily from two ships in 1946 with a total DWT of 1,360 tonnes to 20 ships in the sixties with a total DWT of around 20,000 tonnes. During this time the ships mainly transported timber from ports in Russia or in countries around the Baltic Sea to ports in Northwest Europe. On the return legs all kinds of cargo was transported. However, the growth of the fleet also changed the field of work. In addition to the traditional transport of timber and timber products many other cargoes were shipped around Europe. In 1975 Spliethoff ordered the construction of its first series of vessels in Japan. The delivery of these six ships led to a further change. Now the company was operating worldwide. Over 40 ships have been built at the same yard. This long-lasting relationship is typical of those that Spliethoff aims to maintain with its clients.
In 1975 Spliethoff ordered the construction of its first series of vessels in Japan. The delivery of these six ships led to a further change. Now the company was operating worldwide. Over 40 ships have been built at the same yard. This long-lasting relationship is typical of those that Spliethoff aims to maintain with its clients.
The Dutch Spliethoff quality of service was also very much appreciated outside of Europe and within a short time span, Spliethoff became well-known, with its ships sailing all over the world. Through the years Spliethoff has built on its quality reputation by constantly keeping the fleet up-to-date, manning it with highly qualified crews and by tailoring its ships to the market in close consultation with the customer.
Still an independent company, today Spliethoff manages a fleet of over 50 multipurpose, geared, tweendeck vessels, ranging from 12,000 to 23,000 DWT which all sail the Dutch flag.
Being the founding father, Spliethoff can call upon the assistance of the members of the Spliethoff Group: BigLift Shipping, one of the leading operators in the worldwide heavy lift market; Ro-Ro operator Transfennica, Finland’s leading provider of logistic services for the forestry industry, shortsea specialist Wijnne Barends, yacht transport companies Sevenstar and DYT, Ro-Ro tonnage provider Bore and ForestWave. In total around 145 vessels are operated by the Group.
Number of employees: 1,000+ (Estimated based on a fleet of ~145 vessels and various international shore-based offices).
Sectors: Worldwide Ocean Transport, Multipurpose/Heavy Lift Shipping, Ro-Ro, Shortsea, Yacht Transport, and Logistics.
Preferred educational level: MBO (Vocational Level 4) or HBO (Higher Professional/Bachelor) for maritime and technical roles.
Preferred education: Maritime Officer (Marof), Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, or STCW-certified maritime training.
Career level: All levels, including Apprentices/Interns, Junior Officers, and Senior Officers (Captains, Chief Engineers).
Open Vacancies:
Fleet: Master/Captain, Chief Officer, 2nd/3rd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd/3rd Engineer, Bosun, AB (Able Bodied Seaman), Cook, and Fitter.
Office: Technical Superintendent, Crewing Officer, Chartering Manager, and various roles in Logistics and Engineering.
