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Join Van Oord in Rotterdam as a Master overseeing all onboard Multicat operations. Lead crew, ensure safety, and coordinate projects with local authorities. Enjoy a 5-weeks-on/off rotation and professional growth in a dynamic international team.

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As Multicatmaster, you are responsible for managing all onboard operations from nautical decisions to technical maintenance, from crew leadership to contact with local authorities. Every safe and successful manoeuvre reflects your leadership. Every shift in the water begins with your command.

Your Impact

As Multicatmaster, you take ownership of production output, ensure smooth coordination with project teams, and safeguard our high QHSE standards. Your main tasks will include:

  • Supervise and manage all activities onboard carrying final responsibility in order to make optimal production/project output possible in close cooperation with other equipment, company management and clients (on- and offshore);
  • Guide, supervise, motivate and train your crew in consultation with operational supervisor(s) and in accordance with the relevant personnel policy, to create and safeguard a positive working atmosphere;
  • Ensure full compliance with safety and environmental regulations onboard as well as the maintenance of the assigned equipment;
  • Oversee (long term) maintenance planning in collaboration with our Fleet department;
  • Act as the main point of contact for local authorities and service agencies.

Your Workplace

You work on board of our Multicat, wherever the project is. You will be part of a tight-knit, international team who trust and support each other, at sea and onshore. Together you adapt, solve and deliver under pressure. At Van Oord, we give you the freedom to act and the tools to grow into your next step.

About You

You have a hands-on mentality, stay focused under pressure and bring strong communication and decision-making skills to the team. You know how to lead and get things done, especially in an international and operational environment. You bring:

  • A CoC Unlimited or at least 3000 GT and at least 3 years of relevant experience as Multicatskipper
  • A proven track record in successfully managing multidisciplinary and international teams
  • Completed STCW courses and willingness to follow all recommended Van Oord training
  • Proficiency in the English language at a professional level

We Offer

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. Additionally, we offer you:

  • Salary based on experience and qualifications;
  • A 5-weeks-on and 5-weeks-off rotation schedule;
  • A 12-hour watch on board;
  • Opportunities for further training and professional development;
  • A dynamic, international work environment.

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Pay & benefits

Paid time off Learning budget

About this role

Posted
16 Sep 2026
Updated
16 Sep 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Mid level
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About Van Oord

Company Overview

Name

Van Oord, a private family-owned company

Headquarters

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Founded

1868

Size

Approximately 6,300 employees worldwide with a revenue of €2.59 billion in 2025 (source: vanoord.com)

What They Do

Van Oord is a leading Dutch maritime contractor specializing in dredging, offshore energy infrastructure, and marine construction. The company focuses on building and maintaining ports, waterways, and coastal protection, as well as the transport and installation of offshore wind turbines and subsea rock installation (source: vanoord.com). Van Oord operates globally in 28 countries within dredging and infrastructure projects and in 17 countries in offshore energy, utilizing an integrated execution model and a specialized fleet capable of handling technically demanding marine environments (source: vanoord.com). Offshore energy activities represent a significant part of the revenue, with a focus on industrial engineering rather than energy production (source: vanoord.com). The company continuously invests in innovative vessels, such as the new generation of methanol-powered subsea rock installation vessels featuring advanced automation (source: windfair.net).

Projects & Experience

Van Oord has an impressive track record with large-scale projects in dredging, coastal protection, and offshore wind energy. The company completed the full scope of work for RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea, including the installation of 100 monopile foundations and approximately 360 kilometers of inter-array cables for a 1.4 GW project with 100 turbines of 14 MW each (source: rwe.com). Additionally, Van Oord is active in the Holland Coast West project by Ecowende, responsible for the transport and installation of foundations, scour protection, cables, and turbines (source: spie.com). In dredging and coastal works, projects include coastal protection in Constanta (Romania), dike reinforcement near Tiel-Waardenburg, maintenance dredging in Brazil and Canada, and beach nourishment along the Dutch coast (source: vanoord.com). Van Oord also played a key role in the A16 highway project through the De Groene Boog consortium, with a 20-year maintenance period (source: vanoord.com).

Recent Developments

Over the past two years, Van Oord has secured multiple major contracts in both maritime infrastructure and offshore wind. In 2024, the company won maintenance dredging contracts in the ports of Paranaguá (Brazil), Mumbai (India), and a preparatory dredging job in Malmporten (Sweden), alongside land reclamation projects in Ras al-Khaimah (UAE) (source: dredgingtoday.com). In 2025, the IJsselmeer dike reinforcement contract was awarded in partnership with Boskalis, as well as long-term maintenance dredging agreements for the Fraser River in Vancouver and Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil (source: cyprusshippingnews.com). Van Oord also expanded its offshore fleet with the christening of the new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas in Rotterdam and ordered two new subsea rock installation vessels to be delivered from 2028 (source: vanoord.com, windfair.net).

Careers at Van Oord

Van Oord offers a wide range of roles across engineering, project execution, maritime operations, vessel crewing, commercial management, finance, procurement, safety, and project support. The organization emphasizes a strong safety culture, evidenced by winning the IADC Safety Award 2025, a prestigious recognition in the high-risk maritime sector (source: vanoord.com). Candidates can focus on positions in offshore wind installation, subsea rock installation, dredging, coastal engineering, civil and marine construction, maritime operations, and technical roles aboard vessels. With headquarters in Rotterdam and projects across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, Van Oord is an attractive employer for professionals seeking an international career in maritime projects (source: vanoord.com).

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