Marine Vetting & Fleet Assurance Lead

Zodiac Maritime Limited; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zodiac Maritime Limited in London seeks an experienced Head of Marine and Vetting to lead marine assurance, vetting, and navigational standards across its tanker and bulk fleets. The role focuses on safe operation, compliance with charterer and regulatory requirements, and protecting fleet value.

The post requires a proven senior maritime operations leader with shipboard command experience and a strong track record managing oil major vetting, RightShip ratings, and PSC performance.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in a senior maritime operations leadership role.
• Shipboard experience as Master or Chief Officer on bulk and/or tanker vessels is essential.
• Strong track record managing oil major vetting, RightShip ratings, and PSC performance.
• Builds effective relationships with charterers, oil majors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting fleet employability, vetting acceptance, and minimising off‑hire risk.
• Strong understanding of tanker and dry bulk operations, including cargo handling risks.
• Deep knowledge of vetting regimes, including SIRE (including SIRE 2.0), CDI, and RightShip.
• Solid understanding of international maritime regulations and frameworks, including SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM/ISPS.

Aufgaben

• Own and lead the vetting and acceptance strategy for the company’s tanker and dry bulk fleets.
• Ensure vessels consistently meet oil major, terminal, and charterer requirements (including SIRE, CDI, and RightShip).
• Oversee pre- and post-fixture vetting processes to maximise fleet employability and minimise commercial risk.
• Coordinate and manage all vetting inspections, ensuring vessels are prepared, supported, and findings are closed out effectively.
• Monitor vessel performance across vetting platforms, driving improvements in ratings, inspection outcomes, and approval status.
• Act as the final authority on vessel suitability, vetting decisions, and risk acceptance.
• Investigate and respond to vetting issues, terminal feedback, and complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain standardised vetting procedures and policies to improve consistency, safety, and efficiency.
• Work closely with Technical, Operations, and QHSSE teams to ensure inspection findings are addressed and embedded across the fleet.
• Analyse inspection trends and performance data, sharing insights to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare for and implement changes in vetting regimes (e.g., SIRE 2.0, CDI updates, RightShip requirements).
• Establish and track KPIs for vetting performance and fleet quality.
• Drive improvements in overall fleet quality, including PSC performance, audits, and inspections.
• Ensure lessons learned from incidents, inspections, and near misses are implemented across the fleet.
• Maintain high levels of inspection readiness across tanker and dry bulk vessels.
• Ensure compliance with IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS Codes, and flag state requirements.
• Maintain readiness for external inspections including PSC, Class, SIRE, and CDI.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag administrations, P&I clubs, and industry bodies.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments and ensure timely implementation across the fleet.
• Partner with Chartering and Commercial teams to optimise vessel acceptance and utilisation.
• Provide practical input on cargo suitability, trade restrictions, and voyage risks.
• Support vetting clearances and pre-fixture requirements in a cost‑effective and timely manner.
• Strengthen relationships with charterers, oil majors, and terminals to support fleet employment.
• Response Provide support as required.
• Lead, develop, and support Marine and Vetting team members, both office‑based and travelling.
• Lead by example in acting with integrity and upholding the highest professional standards of quality, performance and productivity.
• Set clear objectives and maintain a high‑performance, accountable, and safety‑focused culture.
• Oversee onboarding and continuous development of team members.
• Promote collaboration, open communication, and practical problem‑solving across departments.
• Maintain seamless collaboration and communication with the wider teams.

Kenntnisse

Maritime leadership

Shipboard experience

Vetting regimes

RightShip/PSC

Stakeholder relations

Regulatory knowledge

Crisis leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Zodiac Maritime Limited in London seeks an experienced Head of Marine and Vetting to lead marine assurance, vetting, and navigational standards across its tanker and bulk fleets. The role focuses on safe operation, compliance with charterer and regulatory requirements, and protecting fleet value.

The post requires a proven senior maritime operations leader with shipboard command experience and a strong track record managing oil major vetting, RightShip ratings, and PSC performance.