Princp/snr/examiner (Seafarers Skills Upgrading,certification & Accreditation)

2 days ago

Singapore Government of Singapore Full time

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
- Permanent

Closing on 29 Sep 2025

**What the role is**
- You will be part of the team of marine professionals under MPA’s Shipping Division, whose key purpose is to oversee the maritime training standards and certification of seafarers in Singapore.

**What you will be working on**

The key responsibilities for this role include:

- Conduct assessments for seafarers in accordance with applicable international or domestic standards and requirements, and issue respective certificates qualifying them to serve onboard ships with the necessary knowledge and competencies.
- Conduct evaluations based on the training received by seafarers to ensure that all requirements have been met for the issuances of MPA certificates and/or endorsements, qualifying them to perform specialised duties and responsibilities onboard ships.
- Conduct evaluations on proposals for development of maritime training courses and programmes submitted by interested Training Service Providers (TSP), including the conduct of inspections of training facilities, to ensure that all requirements and/or guidelines have been met for issuance of course approvals by the MPA.
- In consultation with stakeholders and industry experts, develop standards and/or guidelines for seafarer’s maritime training courses and programmes that are mandated by international instruments, local regulations or as required by the maritime industry, and work with interested TSPs to design such courses and programmes in accordance with such standards or guidelines.
- Monitor and audit the conduct of training courses by MPA’s recognised TSPs, to ensure continued compliance with MPA’s requirements.
- Conduct investigations into any potential breaches of MPA’s requirements related to seafarer’s training and certification and consult relevant departments, if necessary, for recommendations on actions to be taken by the respective authorised person

**What we are looking for**

You should possess a Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner) Class 1, preferably with management role experiences onboard ocean‑going vessels.

You should be familiar with various international maritime Conventions and Code, including the International Convention and Code on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), as well as relevant domestic legislations and regulations under Singapore law.

Successful applicants will be placed on a 2-year contract at the first instance.

**About**Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore**
- "The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

This job is closing on 29 Sep 2025.

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