Marine Superintendent

OSM Thome Limited; Arendal; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

External training opportunities

Job summary

OSM Thome Limited in Norway seeks a Marine Superintendent to provide professional HSEQ and marine guidance for staff on board and ashore. You will ensure compliance with international standards and support offshore operations across Arendal or Bergen sites.

The role involves leading internal audits, coordinating external inspections, and collaborating with vessel operations teams to uphold safety and excellence in marine management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior officer or DP operator on offshore vessels or relevant maritime/navy background.
• Proficient in English, strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISM code and internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rules and regulations from various flag states.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, MLC, ISO, and ISPS standards.
• Plan and execute internal audits on assigned vessels.
• Conduct vessel visits and HSEQ training on assigned vessels.
• Participate in client/charterer meetings and support vessel teams.
• Take-over and hand-over of vessels, where required.
• Lead incident investigations and contingency tasks as defined in manuals.
• Ensure DP practices follow company processes and industry standards.

Skills

Senior officer

DP operator

Maritime/navy background

Microsoft Office

UNISEA HSEQ system

Audits

Travel worldwide

English proficiency

Tools

UNISEA HSEQ system

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Provide professional HSEQ and marine guidance to staff on board and ashore, ensuring compliance with international maritime standards.

• Experience as a senior officer or DP operator on offshore vessels, or relevant maritime/navy background
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Competence to conduct vessel internal audits and familiarity with the ISM code
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of UNISEA HSEQ system is an advantage
• Flexibility to travel worldwide
• External courses to achieve relevant competence (incident investigation, contingency leadership, lead auditor)
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Are you passionate about maritime safety and ready to elevate your career?

If so, OSM Thome is looking for a dedicated professional like you to join our team in Norway with a worksite in Arendal or Bergen. At OSM Thome, safety, transparency, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class offshore management and operations, ensuring excellence in every aspect of our work.

As a Marine Superintendent, you will be at the heart of ensuring our vessels meet international standards. This role allows you to gain invaluable hands‑on experience while collaborating with industry leaders. You will work closely with our vessel operations teams and the entire offshore team, significantly impacting our marine operations. Join us and you will get the opportunity to be part of a company with a global footprint, renowned for its technological innovation in the international maritime environment!

Please note that this position is based at one of our offices in Arendal or Bergen. Candidates must be based in, or willing to relocate to, one of these locations, as regular on‑site presence is required as part of the role.

About the position:

To provide professional HSEQ and marine guidance to staff on board and ashore, and contribute to driving the Company to a best‑in‑class performance level and implementation of the HSEQ policy and objectives.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordination of rules and regulations from various flag states
• Ensure compliance with ISM, MLC, ISO, and ISPS standards
• Follow up legislative regulations, commercial standards, and OVMSA best practice
• Act as HSEQ focal point for assigned vessel
• Coordination of external audits and inspections on assigned vessels
• Plan and execute internal audits on assigned vessels
• Conduct vessel visits as required and conduct HSEQ training on assigned vessels
• Participate in client/charterer meetings in support of ongoing- and future planned operations
• Support the vessel teams in operational matters
• Assist in Take-over and hand‑over of vessels.
• Participate in -, or lead incident investigations as required
• Contingency tasks as defined in the contingency manual, and act as contingency leader if appointed
• Act as CSO if appointed
• Ensure vessels DP practices follows the Company DP management processes and industry standards / best practises

Qualifications:

• Background as a senior officer and/ or DP operator on offshore vessels, or extensive experience as a senior officer on various types of offshore vessels. Lack of sailing experience on offshore vessels can be compensated with higher education or other relevant work experience in the maritime trade or navy/military background
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong organizational and management skills; and decision‑making capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer-based skills. OSM Thome Offshore is using UNISEA HSEQ system and knowledge related to UNISEA is an advantage but not essential
• Competence to conduct vessel internal audits related to the company's SMS and is conversant with the ISM code.
• Flexible to travel worldwide

Personal Qualities:

• Embrace and embody OSM Thome values: Safety, Transparency, Relationships, and Innovation!
• Approach work with a structured and organized mindset, adhering to high ethical standards, and prioritizing safety in all aspects of work
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and collaborate well with colleagues and partners.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Anticipates and resolves issues efficiently, while staying calm under pressured situations.

We can offer:

• Exciting tasks and a wide range of projects and responsibilities, with opportunities for personal growth and development.
• External coursing to enhance and achieve relevant competence for assigned duties (incident investigation/contingency leadership/lead auditor)
• Competent and exciting working environment with engaging co‑workers in an international environment.
• Competitive compensation, flexible workday, and comprehensive benefits package.

• International Safety Management Kode
• ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security code)