Job Description
SBU: White Dove Shipping Company Limited
Location: Warri
Job Summary & Purpose
Accountable for managing all statutory/regulatory compliance framework applicable to White Dove Shipping Company activities such as international classification societies, flag states and all Nigerian authorities – NPA, NIMASA, DPR, NIWA, etc.
These include all ISO compliance audits, local authorities’ inspections, ISM/vessel inspections and acquisitions of certificates, permits, licenses, consents, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Validate the quality, safety and security systems of the Company and the vessel fleet at all times; ascertain its compliance with the industry and the Company standards.
- Pay regular visit to vessels for physical inspections to ensure all statutory compliance are in place.
- Conduct on board 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.
- Ensure all regulatory requirements in terms of documentations, 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 updated the 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.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your Line Manger.
Person Specifications:
Education:
- Bsc
- MBA and MSc Degree is desirable
Professional Qualification:
- ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 and ISM Lead Auditor certifications, ISPS,
STCW and MLC Implementation and Audit Courses
- ISM & ISO Lead Auditor certificate
Experience:
- 8-10 years previous experience in marine offshore/maritime shipping, construction, oil and gas, etc with 5 years in leadership role.
Key Skills and competencies
- Quality Maritime Safety Management System Implementation.
- Marine Operations Risk Assessment and Management
- In-depth knowledge of Flag States, Port Authorities, Classification Society and International Maritime Regulatory bodies.
- Attention to details and Confidentiality