Designated Person Ashore & CSO – Marine Safety Lead

DFDS; Dover; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping organization is looking for a marine professional to oversee marine operations and safety standards in Dover. Key responsibilities include acting as the Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and driving safety initiatives. Candidates should hold relevant certifications and possess a strong safety mindset, with excellent communication and collaboration skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to safety management across a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Business-level proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of international maritime rules and regulations.
• Experience within Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax and/or High-Speed Craft (HSC) operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as Designated Person Ashore (DPA), ensuring effective safety management systems.
• Oversee vessel and company security arrangements as Company Security Officer (CSO).
• Monitor and support safe marine operations across the English Channel fleet.
• Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations.

Skills

Crisis management

Accident investigation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Compliance review

Operational excellence

Education

Certification as a Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

Certification as a Company Security Officer (CSO)

Tools

ISM/ISPS tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

A leading shipping organization is looking for a marine professional to oversee marine operations and safety standards in Dover. Key responsibilities include acting as the Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and driving safety initiatives. Candidates should hold relevant certifications and possess a strong safety mindset, with excellent communication and collaboration skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to safety management across a dynamic maritime environment.