Specialist - Vessel Performance

About the role

The Specialist – Vessel Performance will act as the analytical and operational backbone of UGR’s Vessel Performance function, delivering data‑driven intelligence to improve fuel efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance and support decarbonisation across the chartered fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, validate and analyse large‑scale vessel performance and emissions datasets.
• Build and maintain AI‑enabled monitoring platforms and dashboards for fleet‑wide insights.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual performance reports and monitor KPIs such as fuel consumption deviations.
• Identify optimisation opportunities, ensure accuracy of Noon Reports and sensor data, and support seamless data flow to AI systems.
• Monitor compliance with EU ETS, IMO DCS, CII and FuelEU Maritime regulations and develop improvement actions.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses on alternative fuels and emission‑reduction technologies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering.
• At least 3rd Engineer experience on board vessels (Ro‑Ro experience preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of marine engines, fuel systems and operational limits.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and able to work independently in a digital transformation environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of maritime regulations (EU, IMO).