Junior Routing Analyst
Wärtsilä
About the Role
As a Routing Analyst, you will be part of a collaborative team supporting marine weather routing and voyage planning for commercial vessels. The role is aimed at someone with foundational maritime knowledge who wants to develop into a specialist in safe and efficient navigation. You will support senior advisors and meteorologists in providing routing guidance focused on safety, compliance, and fuel efficiency, while working with colleagues across Europe, India, and the US to provide global coverage and continuous customer support.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing weather-optimized routing recommendations with senior forecasters and routing experts.
- Monitor vessel movements and flag deviations or unusual events.
- Support analysis of weather data and maritime conditions for safe and efficient passages.
- Help assess voyage risks based on weather, vessel performance, and operational instructions.
- Stay informed about relevant maritime regulations and routing technologies.
- Contribute to route updates based on safety, weather, and fuel-efficiency considerations.
- Communicate routing insights to internal teams and external stakeholders, including vessel operators and crew.
- Provide feedback to the Product team to improve routing tools and services.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Academic background in one or more of the following:
- Maritime education or relevant nautical background, such as cadet-level STCW certification or equivalent
- Oceanography
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric Physics
- Environmental Science
- Marine Engineering
- Earth Sciences with meteorology coursework
- Some experience or a strong interest in voyage planning, weather routing, or marine operations.
- Basic understanding of oceanographic and meteorological principles.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international team.
- Willingness to learn and develop within marine routing and navigation.












