Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
Join Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) as Vessel Manager
Location: Lysaker | Type: Full-time, Hybrid
If you are passionate about cruise ship operations, highly advanced vessel systems and equipment, and are looking to support the most reputable and growing cruise company in its segment, then this position is for you!
To absorb the continuous increase of its cruise managed fleet, Wilhelmsen Ship Management Norway (WSM) is looking for the best suitable candidate to join and reinforce the shore-side team
About the role:
Managing cruise vessels is both a fascinating human, operational and technical adventure that requires full dedication and constant focus on safety and performance. The Vessel Manager is overall responsible for the safe, efficient and environmentally conscious operation of the vessels assigned, typically 2 Cruise vessels.
The Vessel Manager reports to the Fleet Manager as appropriate. The shipboard management of the assigned vessels reports to the Vessel Manager.
In matters related to assigned vessels, the Vessel Manager also interrelates with Ship staff in connection with briefing visit, selection, and screening. Other internal and external support functions. Owner, class society, insurance handlers and other external bodies.
About the department:
We are an international and particularly dynamic team, with a wide range and valuable mix of expertise and experience, all focusing on our client overall satisfaction, and quality of service being delivered.
The position will be located at Lysaker (Oslo), Norway, which provides one of the best work/life balances, in an environment of what large Cities can offer, and a unique and direct access to white winter ski and sea!
Required experience and skills:
- Technical/maritime qualifications, preferably with seagoing experience as Chief Engineer or Master on Cruise Vessels or with Office technical experience within the Cruise Segment or a degree in naval architecture or marine engineering with relevant office experience.
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Safety & Environmental focused
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills in order to develop close relationships with shipboard staff, vessel owners, as well as internal and external support functions.
- Right to live and work in Norway
The right candidate is customer-focused, sees solutions to challenges and able to work under operational pressure. You have team commitment and are creative and innovative, with a high degree of professionalism.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure vessels comply with all relevant rules & regulations with special emphasis on the ISM code as well as flag state, port state and the industry's special requirements and regulations,
- Render support to ships as appropriate
- Monitor vessel performance, and actively engaged with the vessel management team to identify improvements
- Regular on-board visit and inspection
- Plan, prepare and execute wet/dry-docks and retrofit as required by class and/or owners
The position will be measured against safe and incident free operation of the assigned vessels and in line with WSM and Client KPIs.
What we offer:
- Competitive package/benefit•
- Great culture and working environment
- A challenging job in an international company
- Our own sports organization for employees
- Company cabins in both winter and summer locations
Applying
Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Vessel Manager. You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.
*Please note**: As part of the application process, you may be subject to reference and additional background checks*
Work location: Lysaker, Norway
Application deadline: 02.01.2026
Contact details: Niklas Andersson, Vessel Manager
Niklas.Andersson@wilhelmsen.com
#WSM
