QSHE Manager/DPA (Tankers, Dubai)

Caliber8 Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber8 Recruitment is seeking an experienced QSHE Manager / Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to oversee quality, safety, health and environmental standards across a tanker fleet based in Dubai. You will ensure compliance with ISM/ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS and other regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Your role includes leading audits, risk assessments and regulatory inspections, supporting SIRE 2.0 and TMSA processes, and driving continuous improvement with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in QSHE, Marine Safety, or DPA roles within shipping.
• Must hold a DPA designation.
• Experience with tanker vessels (oil/chemical/product).
• Strong knowledge of ISM/ISPS/MARPOL/SOLAS and industry best practices.
• Experience with SIRE 2.0, TMSA, vetting inspections and maritime audits.
• Strong leadership and incident investigation skills.
• Willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the QSHE management systems across the tanker fleet.
• Act as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) ensuring shore-vessel communication.
• Ensure compliance with ISM/ISPS/MARPOL/SOLAS and related regulations.
• Monitor vessel performance, audits, inspections and incidents across the fleet.
• Lead internal and external audits and corrective action programs.
• Support vessels in inspections and regulatory assessments (SIRE 2.0, TMSA).
• Review safety reports, investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with Masters, officers and shore teams to drive improvement.
• Liaise with flag administrations, class, regulators and oil majors as needed.
• Promote proactive safety culture and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Maritime safety

Communication

Incident investigation

DPA expertise

Job description

We are seeking an experienced QSHE Manager / Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to oversee quality, safety, health and environmental standards across a tanker fleet. Based in Dubai, the successful candidate will ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, maintain high operational standards and promote a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the company’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental (QSHE) management systems.
• Act as the Designated Person Ashore (DPA), ensuring effective communication between shore management and vessels.
• Ensure compliance with the ISM Code, ISPS Code, MARPOL, SOLAS and other applicable maritime regulations.
• Monitor vessel performance, safety standards, audits, inspections and incident investigations across the tanker fleet.
• Lead internal and external audits, risk assessments and corrective action programmes.
• Support vessels in preparing for oil major inspections, SIRE 2.0 inspections and TMSA assessments.
• Review safety reports, investigate incidents and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with vessel Masters, senior officers and shore-based teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Liaise with flag administrations, classification societies, regulatory bodies and oil major representatives where required.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure effective implementation of company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a QSHE, Marine Safety or DPA role within the shipping industry.
• Must be a DPA
• Experience with tanker vessels is essential, preferably across oil, chemical or product tankers.
• Strong knowledge of the ISM Code, ISPS Code, MARPOL, SOLAS and industry best practices.
• Experience with SIRE 2.0, TMSA, vetting inspections and maritime audits.
• Strong leadership, communication and incident investigation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with shipboard personnel, senior management and external stakeholders.
• Must be willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.