• Application Deadline:
• Position: Operations Officer - Maritime



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Rivers




• Job Field Shipping and 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.