Marine and Environmental Safety Executive

Job Title:

The Role of a Marine and Environmental Safety Executive

About the Position:

This job involves providing operational support to shipboard leadership, overseeing navigational and cargo practices, preparing for third-party inspections, and ensuring the implementation of a safety management system on board.

The role focuses on crew competence, safety culture, and performance improvement through regular vessel visits and audits. It ensures compliance with international regulations and standards, including the ISM Code, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001.

The successful candidate will ensure operational continuity as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and support investigations, audits, and awareness-building initiatives across the fleet.

• Operational Support & Implementation:
  • Support the Master in implementing a safety management system on board vessels.
  • Assist the Senior Marine Superintendent in all marine-related matters.
  • Conduct regular marine visits and audits to monitor vessel compliance and operational standards.
  • Monitor and ensure that navigational and cargo handling procedures are aligned with international regulations and company policies.

• 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 international regulations and standards.
  • Represent the QSHE department in meetings and audits as needed.

• Management System Implementation:
  • Ensure the company's 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:

• A Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner) is required.
• Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer qualification is necessary.
• Lead auditor Certification is preferred.