Marine Standards Manager

Job description

As Marine Standards Manager for Svitzer's operations in Bangladesh, you will be responsible for the daily management of HSSEQ activities and support to the country fleet, crew and shore base. Reporting to the Country Manager, you will ensure safety and compliance with all regulations, support the development of the company safety management system and procedures, and continuously promote safety awareness and safe work practices to enhance the safety culture of the country operations.

Svitzer is a global towage operator and leader in sustainable marine services, providing safety and support at sea since 1833.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Svitzer's HSEQ and Marine Standards policies and procedures are followed by employees, contractors and other stakeholders
• Take timely action in all areas of HSSEQ and Marine Standards to protect Svitzer Bangladesh's trustworthiness
• Develop, implement and maintain the company safety management system in accordance with OVMSA, ISM, MLC and ISPS Code regulations
• Keep abreast of developments in HSSEQ regulations, standards and best practices
• Conduct and manage internal audits and the local administration of the audit plan
• Review country-specific legislation relating to HSSEQ and disseminate it where necessary
• Produce monthly and other HSSEQ reports, including customer reports
• Develop and manage local safety initiatives as part of safety culture development
• Conduct and coordinate local incident investigations and maintain incident records and statistics
• Review vessel Masters' responses to the annual management review of safety and quality systems
• Liaise with flag registry and local class authorities on external audit schedules and close-out of findings
• Ensure all vessels comply with global and regional safety KPIs and objectives
• Cover operations management duties as delegated by the Country Manager, including client briefings, procedure reviews, risk assessments, ship husbandry and crew training

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent in marine / nautical sciences
• Formal HSSEQ qualifications such as NEBOSH or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5 years of HSSEQ experience in marine service operations
• Previous experience as a Marine Officer (preferably senior officer) preferred
• Recognized incident and root cause analysis investigator qualifications
• Recognized ISM and ISPS auditor qualifications
• DPA and CSO certification preferred
• Fluent written and oral English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• In-depth knowledge of the maritime industry and flag state requirements

Skills

• HSSEQ
• Incident Investigation
• Internal Audit
• ISM Code
• ISPS
• Marine Safety