Role Purpose:

The Drydocking Manager supports the Head of Docking in the day-to-day management and operational execution of the global drydocking program for Maersk-owned vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the day-to-day operational pipeline of all upcoming, ongoing, and recently completed drydockings across the fleet.

- Support pre-docking planning activities including scope preparation, tendering, and the end-to-end execution process.

- Schedule and coordinate deployment of Docking Superintendents and Steel Supervisors across global docking events.

- Support implementation of the Maersk Drydocking Model as the standard execution framework across all fleet groups.

- Track completion of pre-docking inspections, UTM assessments, and steel renewal strategies.

- Manage the DD Exception Tool, ensuring structured approval workflows are followed for scope variations and cost overruns.

- Prepare regular cost performance summaries and docking status reports for the Head of Docking and senior stakeholders.

- Ensure consistent CAPEX vs. OPEX treatment across docking events in line with defined finance guidelines.

- Coordinate project review meetings, status calls, and ad hoc discussions across internal and external stakeholders.

- Support the rollout of the new ERP Drydocking Module as the central digital management platform.

- Maintain data integrity across technical and financial inputs to enable reliable analytics, benchmarking, and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical

- Seagoing experience in a senior shipboard management position,



combined with a minimum of 2 years of relevant shore-based experience in technical management, fleet operations, drydocking, or related maritime functions.

- Good understanding of drydocking processes, class requirements, and marine regulatory frameworks.

Operational & Management

- Robust project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent docking events across geographies.

- Experience in budget management, cost tracking, and financial reporting in a technical operations context.

- Exposure to ERP systems and ship management platforms is an advantage.

Digital & Analytical

- Proficient in MS Office and MS Project; experience with BI tools (Power BI / SNOW) preferred.

- Comfortable working with data platforms and digital management tools; experience with drydocking or maintenance management systems is a plus.

- Ability to synthesize operational and financial data into clear management insights.

Personal Attributes

- Strong communicator in English with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

- Assertive, structured, and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

- Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment across time zones.

- Positive team player with a collaborative working style.

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📌 Drydocking Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 APM Terminals
📍 Mumbai