Quality Assurance Nautical (m/f)

Mystic Invest Holding, S.A; Porto; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mystic Cruises seeks a Compliance Assistant to support the Nautical Senior Manager in all SMS and MLC compliance matters. You will assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Safety Management System, coordinate training, and help prepare audit documentation.

The role requires maritime education, knowledge of ISM/SMS, MLC 2006, and strong English, with the ability to liaise between shore-based and shipboard teams.

Qualifications

• Maritime education or equivalent with focus on compliance and safety.
• Experience with SMS and ISM-related documentation and audits.
• Knowledge of MLC 2006 and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the SMS.
• Coordinate SMS training and assist compliance related matters.
• Assist and monitor MLC compliance.
• Collaborate on Welfare Policy documentation.
• Prepare ship documentation and audit materials.
• Support during audits or inspections.
• Prepare SMS meeting documentation and incident reports.
• Coordinate with shoreside and shipboard teams.

Skills

ISM Code knowledge

SMS knowledge

MLC 2006

Audits & inspections

Maritime legislation

Incident reporting

Documentation management

Safety procedures

English fluency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Merchant Navy Officer

Naval Engineering

Maritime Management

Maritime Safety

Job description

Mystic Cruises is an expedition ocean cruise line offering an incredibly intimate view of some of the world’s most exciting destinations, including Antarctica, the Arctic region, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean, in an ecofriendly way, but with all the comfort of a fivestar service. Mystic Cruises sail into the heart of landmark cities, as well as to small, exclusive ports where larger vessels cannot enter, to provide our guests once in a lifetime experiences. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, Mystic Cruises implemented technological innovations on its ships in order to ensure a minimal impact of its operations.

Job Description

The position reports to the Nautical Senior Manager in the Mystic Cruises company structure, and will assist the DP in all compliance related matters.

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the SMS;
• Coordinate and assist in the implementation of all SMS related training;
• Assist and monitor MLC compliance;
• Collaborate and assist in the implementation of the Welfare Policy;
• Assist in the preparation of ship documentation;
• Assist in the preparation of external and internal audits documentation;
• Give assistance and support during audits or inspections;
• Assist in the preparation of SMS Meetings documentation and reports;
• Assist in the preparation of accident/incident reports;
• Collaborate and liaise with shoreside and shipboard departments;
• Assist in the preparation of New regulations or Requirements Memos;
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for SMS Review;

Qualifications

• Maritime-related education, preferably:
  • Merchant Navy Officer;
  • Naval Engineering;
  • Maritime Management;
  • Maritime Safety or a related field.
• Knowledge of the ISM Code and the SMS (Safety Management System).
• Knowledge of MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention).
• Knowledge of internal and external audits and inspection processes.
• Knowledge of maritime legislation and regulations, including the ability to monitor and follow up on new regulatory requirements.
• Experience or knowledge in the investigation and preparation of accident and incident reports.
• Ability to prepare and review operational and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of safety management and emergency procedures would be considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English.

Personal Skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work with extensive documentation;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively with shore-based and shipboard teams;
• Ability to manage and follow up on multiple processes simultaneously;
• Team-oriented approach;
• Ability to work independently;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Confidentiality and a strong sense of responsibility.