Marine Superintendent

Decision Management Consultants LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefits as per UAE LabourLaw

Job summary

Decision Management Consultants LLC is recruiting a Marine Superintendent for a leading marine organization in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on implementing the Safety Management System (SMS), overseeing DPA duties, and ensuring compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM, ISPS and MLC across vessels.

You will lead vessel inspections, training, and voyage performance monitoring, with emphasis on navigational safety and adherence to international flag, port state and class requirements.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner (Class 1) CoC is required.
• Minimum 5 years of sea-going experience as Master on relevant vessels.
• At least 3 years in a shore-based marine superintendent or equivalent role; DPA experience is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) or support the DPA for assigned vessels and ensure the effective implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Monitor and audit vessel navigation passage planning and bridge procedures to maintain navigational safety.
• Conduct regular vessel visits and inspections to assess compliance and operational performance.
• Ensure vessels meet international flag, state, and class requirements including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM, ISPS and MLC.

Skills

Maritime regulations

Vetting & PSC

Bridge resource management

Navigational safety

SMS implementation

Education

Master Mariner (Class 1) CoC

Job description

Were recruiting a Marine Superintendent for one of our clients who is a well-known marine organization based in Dubai UAE.

About Our Client:

Our client is a reputable marine organization in Dubai recognized for its commitment to high-quality maritime services and operational excellence. With a strong presence across the UAEs marine sector the company provides reliable solutions that support both commercial and industrial marine activities while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) or provide support to the DPA for assigned vessels while ensuring the effective implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS)
  
• Monitor and audit vessel navigation passage planning and bridge procedures to maintain the highest standards of navigational safety
  
• Conduct regular vessel visits and inspections to assess compliance and operational performance
  
• Ensure vessels meet all international flag state port state and class requirements including SOLAS MARPOL STCW ISM ISPS and MLC regulations
  
• Lead preparations for external inspectionssuch as PSC SIRE CDI Flag and Vettingand manage all follow-up actions
  
• Identify training requirements and coordinate both mandatory and developmental training for nautical personnel
  
• Monitor vessel voyage performance including speed fuel consumption (bunker management) and port turnaround efficiency
  

Requirements

• Master Mariner (Class 1) Certificate of Competency
  
• Minimum 5 years of sea-going experience as Master on relevant vessel types (e.g. tankers bulk carriers container vessels)
  
• At least 3 years of experience in a shore-based marine superintendent or equivalent role; DPA experience is a strong advantage
  
• Strong understanding of international maritime regulations and compliance requirements
  
• Extensive practical experience in cargo operations navigation and bridge resource management
  
• Proven experience handling vetting inspections (SIRE CDI RightShip) and Port State Control matters
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law
  

Required Skills:

Master Mariner (Class 1) Certificate of Competency Minimum 5 years of sea-going experience as Master on relevant vessel types (e.g. tankers bulk carriers container vessels) At least 3 years of experience in a shore-based marine superintendent or equivalent role; DPA experience is a strong advantage Strong understanding of international maritime regulations and compliance requirements Extensive practical experience in cargo operations navigation and bridge resource management Proven experience handling vetting inspections (SIRE CDI RightShip) and Port State Control matters