Advisory Board Member, Operator Board

Overview of Clean Maritime Technology

The company develops engineered add-on devices for ships that significantly reduce drag in the water, cutting fuel use by up to ~7% today. These devices operate with no incremental operating costs, utilizing no energy and having no moving parts. Based on established fluid-dynamics research, the same physical principles indicate a theoretical upside of up to ~24% drag reduction under ideal conditions, highlighting significant long-term potential. Given that fuel represents more than 40% of operating costs in shipping, these efficiency improvements are commercially decisive.

The company has successfully raised capital from early investors, including strategic and industry-linked players, alongside non-dilutive grant funding. Its technology has been validated through rigorous towing tank testing, and the company has secured MOUs with established industry participants, marking its entry into early commercialization. The immediate next phase focuses on securing industry-aligned capital, disciplined fundraising efforts, and achieving investor readiness.

About OPERATORS Collective

OPERATORS Collective is dedicated to equipping founders with the optimal expertise, structure, and aligned capital. We achieve this by integrating operators, board members, and investors into a single, coordinated framework. Our model, the Operator Board, functions as a professional Advisory Board designed with incentive alignment to significantly increase the success rate of industrial technology companies.

The Role of an Advisory Board Member

We are actively supporting Clean Maritime Technology's next growth phase by building an Operator Board. This board offers financial upside and requires clearly defined, hands-on contributions. This job listing encompasses multiple Operator Board positions, as we are recruiting several operators with diverse expertise to fill specific seats on the board.

Currently, we are seeking expertise for the following roles:

• Commercial & GTM Operator
• Commercial & GTM Operator (Barge Expansion)
• Strategic Operator
• Investment Operator

Full role descriptions, detailed expectations, and comprehensive qualification criteria are available for review on the OPERATORS Collective website.

How to Apply

To ensure a precise fit and maintain a structured process, all applications are managed directly through our dedicated role page rather than LinkedIn.

1. Review the specific roles and qualification criteria via the link provided on the OPERATORS Collective website.
2. Apply through the application form located on that page.
3. Follow the concise instructions on the page to clearly indicate which specific role you are applying for.

If your background and experience align with the requirements of one of the Operator roles, we will extend an invitation for an initial conversation. This discussion will focus on your experience, suitability for the role, and overall alignment with our mission. Joining an Operator Board not only offers an impactful advisory role but also connects you to OPERATORS Collective’s active network, providing access to future opportunities across our diverse portfolio.

Key skills/competency

• Board Advisory
• Strategic Planning
• Commercial Strategy
• Investment Strategy
• Market Entry
• Business Development
• Go-to-Market (GTM)
• Maritime Industry
• Clean Technology
• Fluid Dynamics