Safety & Compliance Officer

Our client is seeking a Safety & Compliance Officer to provide crucial day-to-day support to the Safety and Compliance Department. This role will involve monitoring crew and vessel certification, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating effective communications. The successful candidate will also play an active role in the development and maintenance of the award-winning electronic Safety Management System (eSMS), working closely with Yacht Managers and participating in the Emergency Response Team. Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date lists of current crew and statutory certificates for the yachts, liaising with clients and crew to facilitate the renewal of necessary certifications, and assisting the Crewing and Recruitment Departments with crew-related queries. Additionally, the candidate will assist with onboard safety and security management for clients and review safety and security reports as needed. Reporting directly to the Safety and Compliance Manager, the ideal candidate will be highly motivated to provide exceptional service to clients and crew, demonstrating strong knowledge of maritime regulations and certification processes.

Job Duties:

• Monitor crew and vessel certification
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Communicate effectively with clients and crew
• Maintain an up-to-date list of crew and certification
• Liaise with clients to facilitate certificate renewals
• Assist with onboard safety and security management
• Draft and dispatch safety-related communications
• Update and improve the electronic Safety Management System (eSMS)

Job Requirements:

• Highly motivated with a focus on exceptional service
• Above average knowledge of international and national maritime regulations
• Understanding of the seafarers’ certification process
• Previous experience at sea in Engineering or Deck Departments
• Working knowledge of STCW, SOLAS, Maritime Labour, and MARPOL Conventions
• Systematic work approach with attention to detail
• Proficient in English

What You'll Love:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

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