Marine:
- Assist in coordinating and arranging Oil Major Vetting Inspections and ensure timely follow-up as directed.
- Conduct Marine Inspections and pre-vetting inspections or provide vetting assistance as needed, recording and filing all deficiencies noted during vessel attendance in the common drive.
- Perform annual onboard navigation audits, ideally during short voyages. Enter audit results into the navigation audits database and ensure all deficiencies and defects are addressed.
- Help investigate and analyze the root causes of accidents.
- Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
- Facilitate external safety audits and onboard training by coordinating with the designated audit or training company.
- Oversee cosmetic upgrades (Painting).
- Monitor and support all vessels (in coordination with OPS) regarding operational issues (Loading, discharging, tank cleaning, grade change).
Quality and Compliance:
- Aid in implementing the Ship Management’s Health, Safety, Security, Quality, and Environmental Policies, including sailing onboard for short voyages to ensure the HSSEQ System is implemented on new vessels.
- Participate in the periodic management review of the HSSEQ system, document findings, and suggest necessary actions.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the HSSEQ Management System.
- Be a part of the internal Marine & HSSEQ audit team.
- Help establish annual ISM & ISPS audit plans, coordinate and conduct internal audits, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Assist in investigating and analyzing the root causes of accidents, marine casualties, and near misses.
- Contribute to the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of office and vessel contingency plans.
- Communicate with vessels on safety, navigation, operations, health, quality, security, and environmental matters, including responding monthly to Vessel Safety Reports and Near Miss Reports.
- Review all safety-related reports from vessels and similar reports from other sources.
Requirements:
- At least 10 years of sea experience.
- Minimum 3 years of sailing experience as Chief Officer on Chemical Tankers (preferably on parcel tankers).
- Relevant maritime certifications such as Chief Officer’s certificate or Master’s license (an added advantage).
- Experience with Ship Vetting by majors, Ship, and Terminal Operations.
- Knowledge of maritime regulations.
- Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, and willingness to travel.
