Director, Marine Projects, Itinerary Planning & Expedition Support Details

Director, Marine Projects, Itinerary Planning & Expedition Support

Holland America Line Inc - Santa Clarita, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Cruises Australia, united as Holland America Group, offering world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe, are building a dynamic, unified organization to serve its highly experienced teams in both our corporate offices and on board our ships.

We’re looking for an amazing Marine Operations professional to fill this role, which is based in our Santa Clarita office. You’ll be responsible for leading the marine team for marine projects, itinerary planning and expedition support. Coordinates with other departments and assists the regional teams as required. Maintain oversite of the Seabourn expedition ships and other HA Group brands during preparation and execution of exotic and remote itineraries. Support HA Group ships in complying with IAATO, AECO, and the polar code requirements. The Deputy Director of Expedition Support will report to this position.

Here’s a summary of what Holland America Group is looking for in its Director Marine Projects, Itinerary Planning and Expedition Support . Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all HA Group Deployment Planning teams in reviewing itineraries to verify they are operationally safe and viable.
• Manage the port validation program and verify that all published ports have been sufficiently reviewed and approved by marine operations.
• Oversees Marine Information Network.
• Maintain oversite of the Seabourn expedition ships and other HA Group brands during preparation and execution of exotic and remote itineraries.
• Support HA Group Ships in complying with IAATO, AECO, and the polar code requirements.
• Fleet Manager for all HA Group brands for OneOcean (Environmental Voyage Planning System).
• Leads the marine team for marine projects and coordinates with other departments as required.
• Review marine related policies and procedures in draft, identifying suggestions to VP and Sr Director Marine prior to implementation. Verify marine related policy changes are implemented across the four brands.
• Review relevant Regs4ships circulars and ensure marine operations is aligned with any new requirements
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Minimum of 5 years seagoing experience as a Deck Officer
• Knowledge of the ISM Code, as well as other International Maritime Regulations
• Knowledgeable in Passenger Shipping Operations
• Effective oral/written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nautical Science, Deck License preferred
• Knowledgeable in Passenger Shipping Operations
• Experience working with a safety management system program and providing feedback or developing new procedures for continuous improvement of that system
  

Benefits

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• Flex Friday
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Rewards & Incentives
  
  

Our Culture… Stronger Together:

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Princess is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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