The North Sea doesn't take a day off, and neither do we. Royal Dirkzwager is looking for a Maritime Operator to join our 24/7 operations team in Maassluis. This is a fully on-site position , based in our control room at the heart of the Port of Rotterdam. If you stay calm under pressure, communicate confidently, and enjoy working in an environment where every shift is different, this could be the role for you. What you'll do As a Maritime Operator, you are the eyes, ears, and voice of Royal Dirkzwager. You'll monitor maritime operations, coordinate information, and respond to situations in real time. Your responsibilities include: Monitoring offshore platforms in the North Sea via VHF radio. Tracking vessels using AIS, plotting courses, and monitoring routes. Coordinating with the Netherlands Coastguard on maritime violations. Collecting and verifying critical maritime data around the Port of Rotterdam and updating our www.ship2port.com platform. Providing real-time maritime intelligence to our offshore clients. Acting as a point of contact outside office hours. Supporting emergency response operations at sea together with experienced colleagues. Your onboarding You won't be thrown in at the deep end. During your first 6 to 8 weeks , you'll complete a structured onboarding programme, working alongside an experienced senior operator while learning the systems, procedures, and responsibilities of the role. Only when you're fully prepared will you start working independently. Many of our current senior operators started exactly where you are today.