Fleet Manager (Post Fixture & Claims)

About the Position

Join DP World as a Fleet Manager (Post Fixture & Claims) in Aarhus, Denmark. Manage fleet operations, post-fixture activities, and claims handling with a focus on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Take direct ownership of day-to-day post-fixture activities and operational cases, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Handle charter party follow-up hands-on, including on/off-hire matters, dry-dock coordination, cost verification, and operational issue resolution.
• Manage the end-to-end claims process, from investigation and assessment to settlement, recovery, escalation, and follow-up.
• Carry out and coordinate vessel-condition follow-up, including delivery, re-delivery, surveys, inspections, and associated commercial or contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements, including EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime obligations.
• Drive operational performance, cost control, and continuous improvement through strong stakeholder collaboration, reliable data, and effective incident and dispute management.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Post Fixture & Claims team alongside your operational work, setting clear priorities, supporting complex cases, and establishing effective ways of working.

Requirements

• At least 6–9 years of relevant experience from shipping, chartering, fleet management, marine operations, or claims handling, including a minimum of 3–4 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of charter parties, post-fixture processes, claims handling, off-hire matters, and vessel operations.
• Practical experience handling operational cases from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Experience with vessel-condition follow-up, surveys, contractual compliance, and cost control.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in complex or disputed cases.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Danish is an advantage.

Nice to Have

• A pragmatic, collaborative, and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritize operational needs and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills across internal and external partners.
• A resilient, continuous-improvement mindset focused on operational excellence, compliance, and service quality.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coach, develop, and motivate colleagues through day-to-day collaboration and hands-on support.

We Offer

• Open and trusting work environment.
• International career and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote work options.
• Paid vacation.
• Pension plan.
• Personal health insurance.
• Communication and IT package.
• Fitness benefits and lunch program available at our headquarters in Aarhus.

About the Company

DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions EAM (formerly Unifeeder A/S), provides feedering services that connect major hubs with regional and emerging markets across Europe and the Americas. Operating a dense, high-frequency network, Shipping Solutions EAM plays a critical role in enhancing supply chain resilience, reliability, and schedule integrity for customers. The business combines operational scale with disciplined network design, chartering, and capacity management, underpinned by a strong safety culture. Through continued investment in network resilience, fuel strategy, and customer partnerships, Shipping Solutions EAM supports efficient trade flows while advancing practical pathways to decarbonization across regional maritime networks.

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Application

Please apply as soon as possible. There is no fixed application deadline – we review applications continuously and close the position once we find the right candidate.

For more information about the role, please contact: Morten Ranck, Fleet Management Director at +45 2023 2730.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Rainier Jazmin, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at +45 45 3136 7655.

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