Hot Jobs – Top 10 maritime vacancies – April 2024

For over 25 years, Spinnaker has been assisting shipowners, shipmanagers, oil majors, and P&I clubs in fulfilling their maritime recruitment requirements. Every day, we receive a constant influx of new job openings, all conveniently listed on our website. To simplify your job search, we have handpicked a collection of the ten most sought-after positions available right now. Get in touch if you’re interested but do it quickly as they won’t be around for long!

A full list of current vacancies can be found on our website:

Claims Manager – Denmark

We are working with a well established P&I Club, who are looking for a Claims/Fleet Manager to join their friendly team in Denmark. This is a great opportunity if you are a UK qualified solicitor 3-5 years PQE, with experience in FD&D and P&I Claims. This Club will also consider qualified Claims Handlers who are looking to progress.

View Job – Claims Manager, Denmark

Administration Manager – Hamburg, Germany

We are currently working with one of the world’s leading International Owners within the Maritime industry seeking a new Administration Manager to join their Hamburg office. With offices globally, the hire will report directly into the HR department and Managing Partner, overseeing and supporting the office in Administration, Finance and IT related functions of the business, whilst assisting in the day to day operations; coordinating and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders for a variety of tasks.

View Job – Administration Manager, Hamburg

Head of Claims – London, UK

We are currently working with an international tanker broking company, who are operating in London, to hire a Head of Claims to cover their demurrage desk. Your responsibilities will include: investigate each claim by gathering information, reviewing, and analysing and creating reports for management, negotiate settlements with carriers on behalf of the client by mutual communication and agreeance, and communicate updates on freight claims to claimant parties when requested.

View Job – Head of Claims, London

Cargo Junior Solicitor – London, UK

We are working with a boutique firm specialising in the Marine Industry. This firm is looking for an ambitious individual (can be qualified or non qualified) with 1-2 years experience in Shipping or Transportation You will be assisting and supporting the Cargo claims, Wreck Removal, Casualties and General Average matters. This firm is also offering Training Contract opportunities for those looking to qualify.

View Job – Cargo Junior Solicitor, London

Business Development & Client Success Manager – Remote

Our client is a fast-growing maritime company providing state of the art supply chain, FinTech and LegalTech. They are looking for a Business Development & Client Success Manager join their team. This is a newly created role in which the right candidate will encompass a variety of functions including but not limited to sales support, client onboarding and training, and relationship building. The right candidate will have the ability to nurture and influence customer relationships with a strong sense of ownership, working as the voice of the client and providing exceptional service in the onboarding and training phases.

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Vetting Superintendent – London, UK

The ideal candidate will have a background as a senior officer or engineer on tankers, with a minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar shore-based position. Alternatively, candidates with a shipping background as a junior officer, provided they have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a comparable role within a ship management company. UK sponsorship is available.

View Job – Vetting Superintendent, London

Claims Manager – Cyprus

We are working with an IG P&I Club who are looking for an experienced Claims Manager to join their office in Cyprus. This Club is looking for a UK or Greek qualified Lawyer with 8-9 years experience handling complex P&I & FD&D matters. You will be responsible for upkeeping the claims files, managing a team of claims executives and processing complex claims. Experience in mentoring/training junior in a team is essential.

View Job – Claims Manager, Cyprus

Marine Commercial Operator – London, UK

We are currently working with a Greek shipowner who are looking for an experienced Operator with a seafaring background to join their team in London. This role would be ideal for someone that has sailed on either bulk or tanker vessels before transitioning into a shorebased operations role. Qualifications include: Master or Chief Officer license, seagoing experience on rank, minimum 4 years’ experience in the same position and excellent knowledge of Greek and English language.

View Job – Marine Commercial Operator, London

Charterer – Hamburg, Germany

We are currently partnered with a growing shipowner predominantly focused on the bulk market but with an LPG Carrier in their fleet. Our client is currently looking for a Charterer to add to their team in Hamburg that will take responsibility for the LPG asset with potential further acquisitions on the gas side planned but the expectation is this hire will also take on bulk chartering responsibility as well as the fleet is predominantly bulk vessels.

View Job – Charterer, Hamburg

Technical Superintendent – Rotation, Saudi Arabia

A tug operator is looking for a Technical Superintendent to manage their vessels for their contract in Saudi Arabia. This position is on a six week on, six week off rotation on a permanent employment basis. To be eligible for this role you must have sailed to Chief Engineer for 3 years and have one years experience managing tugs in a shorebased role. This is an opportunity to join an excellent employer for a long term career.

View Job – Technical Superintendent – Rotation, Saudi Arabia

For more information on any of the jobs above, please email Spinnaker.

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The rise of the ‘soft life’

I came across an article on LinkedIn recently about the ‘soft life’, which I had never heard of but apparently, it is a new way of life that mainly Millennials are embracing. The growth stems from the drive-by numbers of individuals who are seeing a lifestyle that is a bit more enriching and less burdensome. It has raised a much larger conversation regarding the other generational groups and what exactly it means.

So, what is the soft life?

The soft life is a concept, mainly on the rise in Millennials, due to the fact they have experienced the cost of living, and multiple recessions and are always finding themselves questioning the value of hard work when they don’t see any reward. Individuals are finding themselves leaving their traditional careers in pursuit of, what some are calling, a simple life.

It has seen career people leave their jobs, take on a part-time job or more passion project opportunities, some have sold their properties and moved in with friends or family, moved somewhere smaller and have provided themselves with a stress-free life.

People often feel trapped in their careers, weighed down by the mortgage payments and providing for a family and being able to live in general. This is why many feel that salary is still king, as some say and that this kind of ‘soft life’ is unachievable.

Typically, in younger Millennials and Gen Z, the softer lifestyle is non-negotiable. The rise of flexibility, benefits and company culture, adds to the concept of a softer life, it is not all about salary and opportunities necessarily, it is about creating an overall environment that feels right for you. After all, creating a work environment that works for you, is just as important as creating a fulfilling personal life. They both work hand in hand.

The other hand of the argument is that, even if the ‘soft life’ is what you want, many can be filled with guilt for wanting to create a life that serves them. But really, it is redefining the meaning of success. Making people step back and re-evaluate what is important and how they want to live. Work-life balance takes a whole new meaning when it comes to providing yourself with flexibility, and autonomy and creating a healthy mental health environment for yourself.

Blog written by Bethanie-Taylor Grenfell, Marketing Executive, Spinnaker.