Marine Compliance Manager & Deputy DPA

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established shipping company who are committed to building a more sustainable future.

We’re looking for a Marine Compliance Manager & Deputy Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to join a busy Operations Management Team in Southampton and play a pivotal role in the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the fleet.

Responsibilities

• To act as Deputy Designated Person and Deputy Company Security Officer and assume the full range of statutory duties and responsibilities of the Designated Person (“DPA”) and Company Security Officer, involving out of office hour / weekend periods at agreed times.
• Champion Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental compliance across all sea staff (130+ indirect reports).
• Support the continuous development of our Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with statutory and industry standards.
• Lead and support investigations, drive improvements, and help shape a culture of safety and accountability.
• To organise internal ISM & ISPS audits and ensure records from such audits are processed accordingly.
• To liaise with Flag and Port State Authorities, classification societies and other stakeholders, as required.
• When assigned as an Investigation Manager to Accidents and Near Hits / Hazardous Occurrences, carry out and/or ensure investigations are completed and formulate appropriate actions in order to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

• Must have significant seafaring experience in senior role, preferably as Chief Mate, Safety Officer or Master.
• Chief Mate Unlimited (or Higher) Certificate of Competency required.
• Experience working on tankers or specialised ship-types an advantage.
• Previous shore based experience an advantage but not essential
• Must hold a full UK drivers licence
• Strong knowledge of ISM & ISPS, flag state & class requirements
• Must have right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company car
• Bonus incentives
• Generous pension
• Life assurance
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working