Marine Safety Officer

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime academy is seeking a Marine Safety Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections, and providing crew training. This role involves close collaboration with maritime organizations and government agencies to promote safe practices in the industry. Qualified candidates will have maritime officer experience and relevant licenses, ensuring high standards in safety management.

Qualifications

• Officer experience in the maritime industry preferred.
• Officer licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections and enforce maritime safety regulations.
• Provide safety training to crew members and investigate incidents.
• Manage audits and monitor corrective actions.

Skills

QHSSE management knowledge

Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis

Fluency in English

Education

Officer licenses

Training in ISM and ISO Internal Auditor

Vessel/Company Security Officer training

Job description

A Marine Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with maritime safety regulations and standards to prevent accidents and protect the environment. They conduct safety inspections, enforce regulations, provide safety training to crew members, investigate incidents, and develop emergency response plans. They work closely with government agencies, shipping companies, and maritime organizations to promote safe practices in the marine industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with AML’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and all relevant rules and regulations;
Ensure duties are executed in accordance with quality, health, safety, security, environmental and ethics policies as applicable;
Propose a continuous personal performance improvement plan periodically reviewed;
Assist in SSE responsibilities for assigned vessels;
Work with assigned vessels to enhance the safety culture by addressing near misses, incidents, non-conformities, STCW work/rest compliance, injuries/illness, safety topics/concerns/training/meetings, and security concerns;

Ensure:

The implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS);
Good communication between shoreside departments and the vessels; and
Assigned vessels are properly manned, maintained, equipped and in a seaworthy condition.

Responsible for:

Management, scheduling, and follow-up of ISM, MLC, and ISO audits as applicable;
SSE audits or inquiries onboard assigned and designated vessels;
Monitoring of corrective and preventive actions; and
Incident investigations as applicable.
Perform SSE training of shore departments and ship staff as required;
Participate in monitoring regulations;
Act as a point of contact with the flag administrations and support the Fleet department with the classification societies (RO) as necessary;
Participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) when activated;
Be available to travel worldwide;

May be designated as Deputy DPA, CSO, or Deputy CSO with following duties:

Follow the duties of the DPA/CSO during absence if required;
Monitor and follow of ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO, and flag audits & certifications for all vessels;
Remain a contact point with Flag administration or RO in case of casualty; and
Organize company internal audits as required.

Complete other tasks/assignments assigned by SSE Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Officer experience in the maritime industry preferred;
Officer licenses preferred

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

QHSSE management knowledge as applicable.
Training in:

ISM and ISO Internal Auditor as applicable;
Vessel/Company Security Officer;
Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis.
Fluent in English.