Head of Safety & Security - Cruise Fleet Leadership

Wilhelmsen - Careers at Sea; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic fleet

Job summary

Wilhelmsen - Careers at Sea is seeking a Cruise Fleet Chief Officer Safety & Security to lead safety and security operations aboard expedition cruise vessels. The role requires acting as Officer of the Deck, SSO, and Ship Safety Officer, with responsibility for supervising security staff and enforcing maritime safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 2 years in key safety leadership roles within cruise operations, a Class 1 Master’s license, STCW certificates, and strong English

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Chief Officer, Safety Manager or related in cruise industry.
• Valid class 1 Masters license and STCW 95 certificates as amended.
• Knowledge of SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, MLC.
• Strong leadership and team-leading ability; fluent English.
• Good references and pass pre-employment checks (medical and drug/alcohol).

Responsibilities

• Officer of the Deck department.
• Ship Security Officer (SSO).
• Ship Safety Officer.
• Supervise Security Staff.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Fluent English

Education

Master's license (Class 1)

STCW 95 certificates

Job description

Wilhelmsen - Careers at Sea is seeking a Cruise Fleet Chief Officer Safety & Security to lead safety and security operations aboard expedition cruise vessels. The role requires acting as Officer of the Deck, SSO, and Ship Safety Officer, with responsibility for supervising security staff and enforcing maritime safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 2 years in key safety leadership roles within cruise operations, a Class 1 Master’s license, STCW certificates, and strong English