Maritime Regulations Lead — Global Compliance & Certifications

Van Storm Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holidays annually

Sustainable Life & Work Bonus

Insurance for business travel

Reimbursement of interview and commute

Housing and registration support in NL

Job summary

Van Storm Recruitment is seeking a marine regulatory specialist to bridge engineering and global maritime rules. You will ensure that vessel adaptations meet compliance and engage with flag, coastal state, and class authorities.

You will support audits (ISM/ISPS), certify documentation, and travel to offshore installations as needed. The role is based in the Amsterdam area, within a small, proactive engineering team delivering floating energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a related sector.
• Proficient understanding of Flag State rules, maritime and offshore conventions (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL).
• Familiarity with classification society rules and standards.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including visits to offshore installations.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal departments and external regulatory bodies for compliance activities.
• Identify and resolve regulatory compliance issues, providing solutions for project and operational challenges.
• Oversee the regulatory process, ensuring the correct submission and approval of necessary engineering documents.
• Obtain necessary certifications from authorities and monitor compliance status across projects and operations.
• Conduct and support internal and external audits, such as ISM/ISPS, class, and statutory surveys.
• Advise on efficient and practical implementation of IMO, flag and coastal state requirements.
• Operations support: Act as focal point for flag, coastal and class-related questions/issues and establish relationships with regulatory parties.

Skills

Maritime regulatory knowledge

Regulatory liaison

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Van Storm Recruitment is seeking a marine regulatory specialist to bridge engineering and global maritime rules. You will ensure that vessel adaptations meet compliance and engage with flag, coastal state, and class authorities.

You will support audits (ISM/ISPS), certify documentation, and travel to offshore installations as needed. The role is based in the Amsterdam area, within a small, proactive engineering team delivering floating energy solutions.