Operations Officer - Maritime

Description

• An opportunity exists for a qualified and experienced Operations Officer – Maritime to support vessel operations, maritime compliance, safety management and fleet readiness.
• This is a specialised maritime position requiring a relevant Deck Certificate of Competency and practical vessel/shipping operations experience. Candidates with only general operations, logistics, port administration or HSE experience will not meet the essential technical requirements.

Education and professional Requirements

• Compulsory: Relevant Deck Certificate of Competency (CoC).
• Compulsory: Demonstrated vessel and/or shipping operations experience.
• Preferred: Degree in Nautical Science.
• Relevant maritime, safety and operational certifications should be clearly stated in the CV.

Mandatory Requirements
Applicants MUST meet both essential technical requirements below to be considered:

• Deck Certificate of Competency (CoC): Possession of a relevant Deck CoC is compulsory. Applicants must clearly state their licence grade, issuing authority, licence number and validity details in their CV, where applicable.
• Vessel/Shipping Operations Experience: Demonstrable practical experience in vessel and/or shipping operations is compulsory. General logistics, warehouse, port administration or HSE experience alone will not suffice.

Additional requirements:

• Sound working knowledge of maritime operations, vessel safety and compliance.
• Relevant responsibilities, employment dates and maritime certifications must be clearly documented in the CV.
• A degree in Nautical Science is preferred but does not replace either mandatory requirement.
• STCW Basic Safety Training or general HSE certification alone does not satisfy the Deck CoC requirement.

Key Responsibilties

• Support the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) in driving vessel compliance and HSE standards.
• Monitor the Safety Management System (SMS), identify compliance gaps and report the need for corrective action or improvements.
• Monitor safety and pollution-prevention practices across the fleet.
• Support vessel and office inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure relevant documentation and records are available for vessel and office audits.
• Maintain and review daily vessel reports, escalate operational issues and follow up on required interventions.
• Monitor fleet certificates, expiry dates, renewals and outstanding compliance requirements.
• Liaise with the Crewing Unit to ensure vessels are adequately manned in accordance with their Safe Manning Certificates.
• Prepare operational reports, correspondence and other documentation while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams and external stakeholders to support safe, compliant and efficient vessel operations.

Required Competencies:

• Strong reporting, documentation and records-management skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination and organisational abilities.
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• High levels of confidentiality, accountability and professionalism.
• Good customer service orientation.
• Strong commitment to safety, pollution prevention and regulatory compliance.