Marine Compliance Coordinator

We have vacancy for a Marine Compliance Coordinator for an indigenous shipping company in Delta State.

Responsibilities:

• Validate the quality, safety and security systems of the company and the vessel fleet always; ascertain its compliance with the industry and the company standards.
• Pay regular visit to vessels for physical inspections to ensure all statutory /regulatory and compliance requirements are in place.
• Conduct onboard training, pre-vetting inspection and participate in the vetting inspections onboard the company managed vessels.
• Review and modify procedures and instructions where necessary to improve Safety Management System.
• Work with the Group Risk Management team to identify the inherent risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
• Follow up on all documentations to ensure all regulatory requirements in terms of certifications, authorization, procedures and regulations are complied with strictly.
• Process all DPR / Regulatory Barging permits.
• Plan, monitor and co-ordinate the vessels’ survey & audit schedule.
• Maintain corrective action register for all marine related audits and inspections as well following up on same.
• Monitor Flag State Control (NIMASA) on vessels Survey and Audit result.
• Manage and keep the updated list of publications required onboard the vessels and advise on a Company standard to follow.
• Implement and monitor Company ISM Procedures.
• Conduct Independent compliance reviews on Marine Terminal Management & Self-Assessment (MTMSA) and Tanker Management & Self-Assessment (TMSA) Audits, prepare and submit comprehensive report on findings; Follow up with vessels on review findings and effective close out of observations.
• Represent the Company at OCIMF (Oil Company International Marine Forum) meetings.
• Manage the Company’s SIRE (Ship Inspection Report Program) inspection process, conduct quality reviews of reports submitted and update OCIMF SIRE database.
• Comply with QHSE policies and procedures as well as comply with safe work methods as required.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members in compliance and regulations.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your Line Manger.

Requirements:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience, some of which must be onboard a vessel on a Captain’s career path.
• A Nigerian with very good relationship with NIMASA, DPR, Navy etc.
• A Captain or former Captain, this will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with marine standards and National/ international regulations.
• Knowledge of multiple types of offshore support vessels and operations.
• Understanding of marine technologies appropriate to the Oil and Gas industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.