Review and categorize Port State Control (PSC), Incident and Terminal.
Feedback Report data, including the quality of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action plans submitted, and if required engage with ship managers on the requirements for satisfactory close-out.
Maintain the vetting database by receiving and inputting data into the Platform in an accurate and timely manner.
Act as the first point of contact for the Vetting team including daily monitoring and responding to e-mails and phone calls and escalate critical issues as appropriate.
Manage routine vetting enquiries from external parties.
Ensure a high level of accuracy and data validation in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken within the Platform.
Prioritize own workload, ensuring deadlines are achieved and a high quality of service to customers is maintained.
Provide support to respond to queries about activities (i.e. vetting, inspections, Safety Score rating, GHG rating, etc).
Ensure that all correspondence with external parties and provided documentation is properly maintained and archived as per company procedures.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Master or Chief Engineer certificate of competency and have sailed on international trading vessels in a senior capacity for a minimum of 5 years.
Strong background in safety – tanker background preferable.
Incident investigation / Root Cause Analysis training highly desirable.
Experience in the role of Safety Officer desirable.
Practical knowledge of ship construction, ship structures, ship machinery, ship repairing, ship operations, chartering and safety management systems.
Good understanding of ship surveys and certification including Class, PSC/USCG, Flag State Surveys.
Good understanding of international legislation relevant to shipping (relevant IMO and ILO regulations), ISM Code and STCW.
A thorough understanding of vessel operations including current industry standards and recommended best practices (such as put out by OCIMF, ICS) for dry bulk, oil, chemical and gas vessels.