On behalf of DBB Dredging, MARPRO Group is looking for a Marine Superintendent for the office in Svendborg. You will report to the Chief Operation Officer of the company.

The job

As Marine Superintendent, you will take full ownership of both crew management and health, safety, and environmental oversight for the fleet. Your responsibilities include managing the entire crewing lifecycle, working closely with the Crew Assistant. You will also lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System, overseeing annual workplace assessments, vessel audits, and the management of non-conformance reports, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of corrective actions.

In addition to crew and safety management, you will be responsible for vessel operation and compliance. This includes conducting regular vessel inspections, monitoring maintenance schedules, ensuring all vessel certificates remain valid, and maintaining adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

You will coordinate closely with the Technical Manager to plan and oversee inspections and dock stays, manage interactions with classification societies, and handle procurement activities to ensure budget compliance while maintaining and updating purchasing agreements.

This role requires a proactive person capable of balancing crew welfare, safety standards, and operational efficiency to support the company’s maritime excellence.

Professional qualifications

• Education in either Master Mariner, Dual purpose, or a related field
• Interested in conducting internal audits, at sea and onshore
• Understanding of vessel certification, port state control, and maritime regulations
• Interested in budgeting and procurement management
• Interested in maritime crew management and employee evaluations

Personal characteristics

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proactive problem solver
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Self-driven with strong accountability
• Integrity and commitment to safety and compliance

DBB Dredging offers

• A competitive compensation package matching your qualifications
• A great working environment with social activities
• Pension scheme including health insurance
• A respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and differences are valued

About DBB Dredging:

DBB Dredging is a well-established marine contractor in Svendborg, Denmark, with approximately 40 years of experience deepening, cleaning, and expanding Danish and north European harbours and waterways. Their versatile fleet includes self-propelled backhoe dredgers, split barges and multicats such as the advanced ”DBB Obelix” and the “DBB Asterix”, capable of handling high-capacity projects like harbour expansions, pollution remediation, erosion protection, and coastal defence. Leveraging a strong core team of around 50 dedicated professionals, many with over a decade of service, DBB Dredging combines deep industry expertise and short communication channels to ensure efficient, well-executed projects. Their commitment to quality shines through in flagship projects at Lynetteholmen, port of Rønne and tunnel project “Fehmarn” where they have played a key part in large-scale harbour expansions and offshore marine projects.
Read more: www.dbbdredging.dk