Marine Manager

Understand the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy, and the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Report any environmental noncompliance and/or concern to their manager or members of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) either directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines
- Provide support and advice to the assigned vessels on all marine related aspects such as, but not limited to:

- Navigational best practices
- Weather and voyage routing advice
- Cargo management, cargo planning and conflict resolution
- Input into and guidance to the vessel’s Masters on Dangerous Goods Risk Assessments
- Pertinent information relating to new trade route for assigned vessels.
- Conduct vessel internal audits to ascertain the level of implementation and compliance with company Management System
- Conduct safety and environmental inspections of the vessels in the fleet to gauge the vessel condition and level of compliance with Environmental Management System
- Provide on-board training to close any knowledge gaps and mentor senior shipboard management where required
- Communicate the company expectations, objectives and targets when onboard company vessels
- Mentor and train of new Marine Managers and Roving Marine Superintendents during shipboard visits and in the local office
- Take the lead in complex projects requiring additional knowledge and experience in the field of work
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, tracking, statistics, and reporting of assigned vessels, as per Management System and other related systems, including:

- Incident & Near Miss reporting from assigned vessels
- Follow up and closure of incidents, audit and inspection deficiencies and CARs
- Assist in compiling statistical data and performance/ KPIs for assigned vessels
- Follow up on external audits, PSC inspections, flag state inspections and customer inspections where applicable
- o Conducting regular SMS review for assigned vessels.
- Review existing and draft new procedures, policies and reference material in the Management System related to marine and occupational safety aspects of operation
- Conduct onboard incident investigation and follow-up corrective and preventive actions are implemented onboard assigned vessels
- Conduct orientation and preparation of senior officers visiting the office
- Support training efforts. Provides input on marine related competencies and training courses. Conducts interviews and assessments of prospective senior deck officers (promotion or new joiners)
- Act as Deputy Company Security Officer
- Participate in the company’s emergency response team and supporting the vessel and Emergency Management Team for all marine related aspects
- Represent the company in industry related forums and attends meetings with customers and governmental agencies Perform other duties as required

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role in a ship owner or ship management company
- Qualifications in auditing and occupational health & safety related disciplines
- Demonstrates leadership and professionalism
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good writing style
- Class 1 Certificate - Master Mariner
- Experience in shipping or containership industry
- Understanding and experience with ISO management systems
- Certification to conduct internal audits
- Regular international travel is required and may be on short notice
- Must have mobility to conduct vessel inspections
- Availability via a mobile device outside of office hours