Marine Superintendent

The Marine Superintendent provides professional marine expertise, assurance and operational support to NATO-owned research vessels, focusing on marine safety, regulatory compliance, operational readiness and marine operational standards. The role involves hands-on marine operations, audits, inspections, and coordination with maritime stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant vessel operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor marine safety, statutory and regulatory compliance and the operational readiness of CMRE vessels.
• Provide professional marine advice on operational planning, risk mitigation, safety procedures and SMS implementation.
• Conduct regular hands-on onboard visits, audits, inspections, trials and operational readiness assessments, reporting findings and recommendations to MAROPS management.
• Monitor navigation, bridge practices and onboard marine standards, providing professional advice to Masters and crews.
• Review emergency preparedness, safety drills and exercises, and monitor relevant corrective actions.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of marine incident and near-miss reports from the marine operational and safety perspective, and follow up agreed corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide marine expertise and professional support to the Ship Operations Manager in dealings with Flag State, Classification Society, Port Authorities and other statutory and relevant maritime stakeholders.
• Provide professional advice on applicable marine regulations, statutory requirements and industry standards relevant to marine operations.
• Perform other related duties as directed.
• May be required to perform duties onboard Centre or chartered vessels and undertake TDY assignments within and outside NATO boundaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in Nautical Science, Marine Operations, Maritime Studies or a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience; or Equivalent combinations of relevant education, professional qualifications and at least 5 years practical marine experience may be considered in accordance with applicable NATO recruitment rules.
• Relevant professional experience in marine operations, vessel operations, marine safety, statutory compliance, shipboard inspections or vessel supervision, including practical onboard and/or shore-based marine operational experience.
• Valid IMO STCW Certificate of Competency (CoC), at Operational level or higher appropriate to the marine operational responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable IMO conventions and requirements including STCW, ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL and relevant Flag State requirements.
• Practical experience with marine safety, compliance and operational readiness assessment, on-board inspections and/or incident management.
• Demonstrated ability to assess vessel operational condition and compliance, and to identify and follow up appropriate corrective actions.
• A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.
• English SLP 3333
• The incumbent needs to hold a fit for sea certificate in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) standards before taking up duty.

Skills

• Marine Operations
• Vessel Operations
• Marine Safety
• Statutory Compliance
• Shipboard Inspections
• Vessel Supervision
• IMO STCW Certificate
• IMO Conventions Knowledge
• STCW Compliance
• ISM Code Compliance
• ISPS Code Compliance
• SOLAS Compliance
• MARPOL Compliance
• Flag State Requirements
• Organizational Readiness Assessment
• Incident Management
• Marine Safety Audits
• Marine Operational Standards
• Marine Expertise
• Marine Regulatory Compliance

Languages

English