About the Role
Develop and review Itineraries for the Exlpora Journeys fleet, optimizing for nautical, commercial, timing, and mileage aspects while considering engine configuration and fuel consumption.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation, study, and analysis of future Itinerary strategies.
- Identify the best possible Itinerary from a nautical perspective using professional tools like Navigate.
- Prepare new Itineraries as required.
- Adjust or modify Itineraries not in line with Company Standards.
- Maintain and update Navigate software and verify its functionality.
- Maintain and update C-Route software, including the Port Database and reporting anomalies.
- Prepare Itinerary Maps for commercial purposes.
- Verify that the fleet sends all necessary routes and cross-check information, including the Ship’s Voyage Schedule.
- Manage the Common Route Database.
- Monitor the alignment of the Standard Route with the Route used by the ship.
- Prepare and deliver monthly fuel performance and nautical data analysis presentations.
- Develop fuel budget reports and presentations to support financial planning and forecasting.
Requirements
- Experience sailing onboard as a 2nd Officer or higher, preferably within the Cruise Industry.
- Knowledge of Nautical planning strategies and correlated activities is preferred.
- Excellent listener and proactive learner, willing to increase knowledge in planning methodology, technology, and ship performance management.
- Excellent analytical, dynamical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in documentation preparation and the ability to utilize data efficiently.
- Excellent English and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Availability to work outside typical office hours, including weekends and bank holidays, as the job follows fleet deployment.
- Existing right to live and work in the UK is preferred.
Skills
- Nautical planning strategies
- Data analysis
- Documentation preparation
- Teamwork
- Communication
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2nd Officer or Higher
About the Company
- MSC Cruises is a global team pushing boundaries and achieving remarkable feats.
- We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment.
- We take meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees, and our planet.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
