Shipboard Operations and Quality Assurance Specialist

The role of Marine & QSHE Superintendent is pivotal in supporting shipboard leadership, overseeing navigational and cargo practices, preparing for third-party inspections, and ensuring the implementation of the Company's Safety Management System onboard.

This position focuses on crew competence, safety culture, and performance improvement through regular vessel visits and audits.

• Operational Support:
  • Assist Masters in implementing the Company's Safety Management System (SMS) onboard vessels.
  • Support the Senior Marine Superintendent in all marine-related matters.
  • Conduct regular marine visits and audits to monitor vessel compliance and operational standards.
• Audit & Inspection Preparedness:
  • Ensure vessels are fully prepared for third-party inspections such as port state control, Rightship, and class surveys.
  • Attend and support vessels during critical inspections and onboard assessments when required.
  • Follow up on inspection and audit observations, ensuring timely closure and reporting.
• Crew Management & Training:
  • Conduct officer briefings and debriefings, interviews, and onboard coaching for Masters and senior officers.
  • Identify training needs based on audit findings and conduct training during shipboard visits.
  • Promote awareness of charter party requirements among ship staff, especially Masters and Chief Officers.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  • Review ship performance reports, navigational audits, and Letters of Protest (LOP) from terminals.
  • Ensure navigational charts and publications are up-to-date and properly maintained onboard.
  • Monitor and review terminal satisfaction reports and address recurring issues proactively.
• QSHE Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
  • Provide operational support in maintaining compliance with ISM Code, MLC, and ISO standards.
  • Represent the QSHE department in meetings and audits as needed.
• Management System Implementation:
  • Ensure company Management System is consistently implemented across shore and fleet operations.
  • Assist in reviewing and updating manuals, procedures, and circulars to reflect regulatory or operational changes.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting:
  • Support investigations of accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, using root cause analysis tools.
  • Track the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and report closure status to the QSHE Manager.
• Training, Awareness & Safety Culture:
  • Assist in delivering QSHE training sessions, safety campaigns, and toolbox talks.
  • Promote a strong safety, security, environmental, and energy efficiency culture among vessel and shore teams.
• Audit & Inspection Coordination:
  • Support internal audit planning and execution for vessels and shore offices.
  • Liaise with departments to ensure timely closure of audit observations and documentation updates.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain records of incidents, audit reports, and compliance logs.
  • Assist in vessel certification, vetting preparation, and PSC readiness support.
• Customer and Regulatory Awareness:
  • Promote understanding of client requirements and expectations throughout the organization.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and communicate implications to internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner) required, Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer qualification; Lead auditor Certification preferred.