Flag State Fleet Inspector & Compliance Lead

International Registries, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Registries, Inc. seeks a Fleet Operations Flag State Specialist in the United States to perform flag state safety inspections and related duties. The role requires strong knowledge of international and national vessel rules, and expertise in MS Office applications.

The position involves PSC-related inspections, vetting and risk assessments, report preparations, and coordination with Recognized Organizations. Travel about 35% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Maritime degree or practical vessel experience desirable.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel ~35% of time.
• Knowledge of ISM/ISPS audits and IACS rules is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform flag state safety inspections.
• Conduct PSC detention-related inspections for RMI-flag vessels.
• Conduct pre-registration inspections for vessel registration.
• Coordinate vetting and risk assessments per desk guides.
• Prepare safety inspection reports for review and processing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the inspection scheduling system.
• Track and close deficiencies from inspections.
• Review inspection reports as assigned.
• Act as Duty Officer for inquiries via phone/email.
• Support MSC audits (ISM/ISPS/MLC) as needed.
• Assist with on-scene investigations of RMI vessels.
• Coordinate with Recognized Organizations as needed.
• Handle technical inquiries; undertake other duties as directed.

Skills

Flag state inspections

MS Office proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Maritime Degree or shipboard experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

PowerPoint

ISM/ISPS audits knowledge

IACS rules knowledge

Job description

International Registries, Inc. seeks a Fleet Operations Flag State Specialist in the United States to perform flag state safety inspections and related duties. The role requires strong knowledge of international and national vessel rules, and expertise in MS Office applications.

The position involves PSC-related inspections, vetting and risk assessments, report preparations, and coordination with Recognized Organizations. Travel about 35% is expected.