Candidates MUST have Senior Rank / existing cruise shore-based experience to be considered.
Job Overview: I am searching for a Marine Superintendent - Safety to join an established cruise management company. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in maritime operations, a strong commitment to safety and compliance, and the ability to support both individual vessel management and broader organizational objectives.
Qualifications:
- Education: Marine degree from a recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum three years onboard cruise ships in a Bridge Senior Officer or Safety Officer role (preferred).
- Skills:
- Strong managerial, organizational, and communication abilities.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team.
- In-depth understanding of maritime operations, international regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Operational expertise in cruise vessel management.
- Experience in auditing, risk management, and marine incident investigations (a plus).
- Language: Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Assist the Head of Marine & Operations and Vessel Manager as required.
- Serve as Deputy CSO when assigned.
- Oversee and implement the Company Management System, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and procedures across assigned vessels.
- Develop, revise, and improve operational procedures, driving continuous safety and efficiency improvements.
- Act as Emergency Phone Holder during designated periods, responding promptly to critical situations.
- Monitor assigned vessels to ensure customer satisfaction and readiness for third-party inspections.
- Conduct and support vessel inspections, including ISM Audits, Marine Safety Inspections, Flag State Audits, and External Audits.
- Track and analyze fleet safety incidents and accidents, ensuring proper investigation and reporting.
- Lead safety-related investigations, working with the Incident Investigation Team to determine root causes and corrective actions.
- Create fleet alerts and Lessons to Be Learned (LTBLs) to enhance safety awareness.
- Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of third-party inspection findings, closing observations within deadlines.
- Monitor and assess departmental KPIs and incident statistics (e.g., FAC, LTIF), identifying trends and improvement areas.
- Notify Flag Administrations of incidents in compliance with regulations.
- Evaluate crew training needs during inspections and coordinate additional ship visits with the training department.
- Support updates and reviews of shipboard emergency procedures and muster lists.
- Promote a strong safety and environmental culture within the fleet, encouraging best practices and proactive risk management.
- Guide Safety Officers and Safety Teams on operational procedures, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Assist in recruitment and professional development, including interviews, debriefings, and appraisals for seagoing personnel up to Safety Officer rank.
- Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for client meetings, highlighting performance metrics and operational updates.
- Undertake additional projects and tasks assigned by the Head of Marine & Operations, contributing to departmental strategic goals.
- This role plays a vital part in maintaining safety and operational excellence across the fleet.
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach is essential for driving continuous improvement and upholding the highest industry standards.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analytics is a plus.