• Application Deadline:
• Position: Shipping Compliance Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support in sensitizing the shipping department (office staff and crew) to ensure compliance of the safety management system (SMS).


• Suggest to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the MS.


• Comply with the IMS procedures and requirements and demonstrate your commitment to safety and environmental excellence.


• Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation of the fleet by providing guidance on relevant standards.


• Motivate vessels’ personnel for continuous improvement and encourage enhancement of performance.


• Perform internal office and vessels compliance audit periodically.


• Participate in the emergency response team during emergencies on the vessels.


• Assist in coordinating incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses’ investigations, analyzing results and producing annual statistics as per OCIMF guidelines.


• Ensure cooperation with the Technical Department regarding vessels’ requirements in relation with safety and environmental performance and improvements.


• Support in coordinating planned and emergency drills/ unannounced drug and alcohol test for the crew onboard.


• Keep abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.


• Analyze the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and follow-up on all reports of vessels’ condition and performance.


• Conduct periodic safety and quality inspections and audits on the company’s ships.


• Periodically provide reports of activities done.


• Support in sensitizing the shipping department (office staff and crew) to ensure compliance of the safety management system (SMS).


• Suggest to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the MS.


• Comply with the IMS procedures and requirements and demonstrate your commitment to safety and environmental excellence.


• Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation of the fleet by providing guidance on relevant standards.


• Motivate vessels’ personnel for continuous improvement and encourage enhancement of performance.


• Perform internal office and vessels compliance audit periodically.


• Participate in the emergency response team during emergencies on the vessels.


• Assist in coordinating incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses’ investigations, analyzing results and producing annual statistics as per OCIMF guidelines.


• Ensure cooperation with the Technical Department regarding vessels’ requirements in relation with safety and environmental performance and improvements.


• Support in coordinating planned and emergency drills/ unannounced drug and alcohol test for the crew onboard.


• Keep abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.


• Analyze the results of assigned vessels’ inspections and follow-up on all reports of vessels’ condition and performance.


• Conduct periodic safety and quality inspections and audits on the company’s ships.


• Periodically provide reports of activities done.

Requirements

REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

• Shipping Academy graduate, recognized by National Authorities or a degree from an Institution of higher education.


• Minimum of 2 years work experience on a similar role


• A HSE certification is an added advantage e.g NEBOSH, OSHA, etc.

SKILLS

• Good analytical and organizational skills


• Good knowledge of international shipping standards e.g MARPOL, ISPS, MLC, ISM etc


• Knowledge of the shipping industry


• Ability to pay attention to detail


• Ability to work for extended hours when required


• Possess good communication skills (oral and written)


• Proficient with Microsoft office suite