Senior Marine Surveyor: Vessel Classification Expert

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 4,310,000 - 5,747,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS seeks a Senior Surveyor I to examine vessels and marine structures for compliance with ABS rules and statutory requirements. The role includes reporting survey findings and supervising junior staff.

Candidates should have engineering or physical science credentials, plus several years of surveying experience with IACS members. The position requires strong communication and field safety skills and readiness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Able to read engineering drawings and vessel layouts.
• Ability to interpret ABS Rules, Guides, and related instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Experience with conducting surveys on classed vessels or marine structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surveys on vessels, platforms, or marine structures for classification and compliance.
• Prepare accurate, timely reports of inspections and surveys.
• Coordinate with clients to resolve technical issues.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise junior surveyors as needed.
• Promote ABS services to customers.

Skills

English communication

Reading engineering plans

Analytical problem solving

Surveying techniques

Education

Engineering or physical science degree

Marine/nautical certification or ship officer qualification

IACS familiarity

Job description

ABS seeks a Senior Surveyor I to examine vessels and marine structures for compliance with ABS rules and statutory requirements. The role includes reporting survey findings and supervising junior staff.

Candidates should have engineering or physical science credentials, plus several years of surveying experience with IACS members. The position requires strong communication and field safety skills and readiness to travel to client sites.