QHSE Manager (Offshore)

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Ocean Marine Enterprise PTE. LTD. seeks a designated Company Security Officer (CSO) and ERT member to ensure HSSEQ compliance across the fleet. The role requires performing vessel inspections, driving IMS/MLC improvements, and delivering security training for crew and shore staff.

You will coordinate audits, investigate incidents, manage security communications, and promote a strong safety culture onboard and ashore. Travel and seamanship experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 1 or Class 2, or possess a maritime diploma.
• Willing to travel internationally and sail on vessels when required.
• Familiarity with ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC requirements, and maritime safety management practices.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating with shipboard and shore-based teams.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated CSO and a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Conduct vessel inspections to verify HSSEQ compliance and management systems.
• Support IMS and MLC processes enhancements.
• Develop and distribute safety bulletins, notices, circulars, and awareness communications.
• Investigate marine casualties, incidents, near misses, and personnel accidents; prepare reports and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and monitor ISM, ISPS, and MLC internal audits across the fleet.
• Perform vessel security assessments, training, and response activities in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage dissemination of security information and oversee SSAS testing.
• Promote safety and security awareness via policies, procedures, and updates to vessel personnel.
• Plan, implement, and monitor safety training, drills, and emergency exercises.
• Deliver training on Fleet Management System HSSEQ and QDMS modules for shipboard and shore-based staff.
• Review and approve operational and safety-related submissions and records.
• Maintain master’s review reports, training records, and incident investigation reports with corrective actions.
• Oversee hot work permits, ISM/ISPS/MLC audit reports, risk assessments, and MOC documentation where applicable.
• Manage and oversee cadet training and development programmes.
• Conduct audits and verifications of onboard training activities, drills, and emergency preparedness.
• Undertake additional duties and projects as assigned by Management.

Skills

CSO role / ERT member

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Problem-solving

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Deck Certificate Class 1 or 2 or Maritime diploma

Job description

• Serve as the designated Company Security Officer (CSO) and a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Conduct vessel inspections to verify compliance with the Company's Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality (HSSEQ) standards and management systems.
• Support the continuous enhancement of the Integrated Management System (IMS) and Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) processes.
• Develop and distribute safety bulletins, notices, circulars, and awareness communications.
• Investigate marine casualties, incidents, near misses, and personnel accidents, including preparation of reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Coordinate and monitor schedules for ISM, ISPS, and MLC internal audits across the fleet.
• Perform vessel security assessments, training, and response activities while ensuring compliance with charterer and regulatory security requirements.
• Manage the dissemination of security-related information and oversee testing of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
• Promote safety and security awareness by issuing relevant policies, procedures, guidance notes, and operational updates to vessel personnel.
• Plan, implement, and monitor safety training programmes, drills, and emergency exercises to maintain a strong safety culture throughout the fleet.
• Deliver training on the Fleet Management System, specifically HSSEQ and Quality Document Management System (QDMS) modules, to both shipboard and shore-based personnel.
• Review and approve operational and safety-related submissions, including: Fleet Management System records for incidents, near misses, Flag State Control (FSC), Port State Control (PSC), drills, and monthly safety committee meetings.
• Master's review reports. Shipboard training records and competency development activities. Incident investigation reports and corrective actions.
• Hot work permits. ISM, ISPS, and MLC internal audit reports. Risk Assessments and Management of Change (MOC) documentation, where applicable.
• Manage and oversee cadet training and development programmes.
• Conduct audits and verifications of onboard training activities, drills, and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Undertake additional duties and projects assigned by Management as required.

Requirements

• Hold a Certificate of Competency (Deck) Class 1 or Class 2, or possess a Diploma in a maritime or marine-related discipline.
• Willing and able to travel internationally and sail onboard company vessels or other assigned vessels when required.
• Familiarity with ISM Code, ISPS Code, MLC requirements, and maritime safety management practices.
• Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with both shipboard and shore-based teams.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Chan Chee Meng
EA 07C3069/R1110620