Role Overview

Lead end‑to‑end heavy‑weather route planning and voyage risk management for vessels transiting high‑risk seasonal and event‑driven weather regions
Conduct advanced pre‑departure assessments and define heavy‑weather routing strategies prior to commencement of voyage
Assume full operational ownership for vessels designated under heavy‑weather notation, acting as senior routing authority throughout the exposure period
Continuously monitor voyages during heavy‑weather transit, issuing proactive routing updates and escalation advisories as required
Perform expert analysis of long‑range and short‑range meteorological guidance, including global models, ensemble data, and synoptic chart interpretation
Evaluate forecast uncertainty, model divergence, and system evolution to anticipate developing weather risks
Validate internal routing tools against full‑ocean‑scale weather analyses to ensure macro‑scale situational awareness
Apply deep regional and seasonal routing expertise for major heavy‑weather zones, including the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and other climatologically challenging areas
Determine optimal routing solutions based on weather, sea state, vessel characteristics, loading condition, and operational constraints
Proactively identify and mitigate risk of vessel exposure to high‑impact weather corridors
Recommend and justify route deviations when heavy‑weather thresholds are forecast or exceeded
Conduct voyage impact assessments, including ETA impact, fuel consumption estimates, and deviation cost‑benefit analysis
Provide clear, defensible written rationale for routing decisions to internal teams, owners, charterers, and other stakeholders
Act as escalation point for complex routing cases and elevated weather‑risk scenarios
Support consistency, quality, and best‑practice standards within the routing team through senior technical oversight
Provide clear, timely, and actionable routing guidance to vessel personnel and customers
Collaborate with other routing specialists for peer review and scenario analysis
Cross time zone collaboration across global offices
Issue regular updates on expected conditions and routing decisions to other stakeholders
Ensure routing decisions adhere to safety requirements and best practices
Document decisions for audit readiness and post‑voyage analysis
Identify risks tied to icing, storms, hazardous swell, or adverse currents
Conduct post‑voyage analysis for heavy‑weather‑impacted voyages
Maintain seasonal pattern observations
Contribute to improvements in routing methodology.

Requirements

STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency – Master Mariner (Unlimited / Foreign‑going) on vessels over 3,000 GT
Minimum 1 year sailing experience as Master on ocean‑going vessels, or minimum 3 years sailing experience as Chief Mate on ocean‑going vessels combined with relevant shore‑based experience as a Senior Routing Analyst or HSE / Technical Superintendent
Strong, demonstrable understanding of marine weather forecasting, heavy‑weather risk assessment, and voyage planning principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear, defensible operational recommendations
Proven ability to manage multiple voyages simultaneously under time‑critical and high‑risk conditions
Experience using weather routing, voyage optimization, or marine operational software (role‑specific training will be provided)
High attention to detail with a professional, safety‑driven, and client‑focused mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Competence in weather model interpretation
Risk based decision‑making abilities.

Benefits

Attractive compensation & benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Global parental leave program
Flexible working models
Further local benefits based on the work location

Accelleron

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Operations

Senior Vessel Routing Specialist – Heavy Weather Operations