Voyage Efficiency & Optimization Specialist
This role is based in Weybridge UK
Journey with us!
Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our Global Marine Operations – Decarbonization team Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world
About Us
Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now
At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable
The Role
We are looking for a technically proficient and data-driven optimization specialist to support voyage efficiency and optimization across our global fleet
In this role you will analyze how ships operate at sea and identify opportunities to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions You will work closely with marine operations planning teams and digital experts to turn insights into practical actions that improve performance
Core accountabilities
Analyze voyage and operational data to identify trends inefficiencies
- and opportunities to improve fuel and energy performance
Support root-cause analysis of performance deviations and translate findings into practical- actionable recommendations
Support voyage optimization activities including route selection speed management and energy-efficient operating practices- while considering safety and operational constraints
- Collaborate with shipboard and shoreside teams to validate insights and ensure recommendations are practical and aligned with real-world operations
Provide data-driven insights to support planning and deployment decisions including assessing trade-offs between operational commercial- and energy efficiency priorities
Support scenario analyses comparing different itineraries and operating assumptions- and summarize findings to support decision-making
Identify trends and opportunities driven by factors such as fuel costs environmental constraints- and operating conditions
- Support regular performance review cycles and contribute to follow-up actions and continuous improvement across the fleet
- Capture learnings from high-performing vessels and support sharing of best practices across ships and teams
- Engage with operational stakeholders to understand drivers behind performance and ensure analysis reflects real-world conditions
Digital & Analytics
Work with digital tools dashboards
- and analytics platforms to monitor voyage performance and generate insights
Contribute to the development and improvement of KPIs reporting tools and data visualizations- including those supporting ISO 50001 performance tracking
Support data quality and consistency by identifying discrepancies (eg fuel consumption- voyage data) and coordinating resolution with relevant stakeholders
Contribute to scenario analysis performance insights- and dashboard enhancements that support operational and planning decisions
Help maintain feedback loops between ship and shore teams by identifying data gaps usability improvements- and training needs
- Leverage advanced analytical approaches; experience or interest in AI/ML-based optimization is a strong plus
Regulatory & Compliance
Stay informed on relevant energy efficiency and emissions frameworks (eg SEEMP CII EU ETS
- FuelEU Maritime)
- Support monitoring of voyage-related KPIs to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal targets
- Help translate regulatory developments into practical operational considerations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Sciences Maritime logistics Naval Architecture Marine Engineering
- or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in voyage performance analysis marine operations voyage/routing optimization- or a related maritime optimization role; preferably within the cruise liner industry
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools; ability to interrogate large operational datasets and generate relevant analytics and clear insights
Understanding of voyage planning and optimization speed management trim optimization weather routing and operational constraints on large passenger vessels voyage planning and optimization speed management trim optimization weather routing- and operational constraints on large passenger vessels
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct root-cause analyses and propose practical- safety-aware recommendations
- Effective communicator able to partner with shipboard teams and translate technical outputs into operational guidance
Success Profile
Data-driven operator: Delivers reliable voyage performance insights with strong attention to data quality and actionable recommendations
- Ability to integrate AI driven analytics into our processes is desirable
Operationally grounded: Understands nautical constraints and builds trust with Fleet Captains through practical- safety-first guidance
Continuous improver: Uses feedback to strengthen tools dashboards- and playbooks that scale across the fleet
Collaborative partner: Works effectively across Marine Ops deployment- and Digital/IT to land improvements and verify value
- Industry Exposure: Previous relevant experience within the cruise liner industry is desirable
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment
Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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