Maritime Certifications and Flag Analyst I Onshore I UAE

Explore this job opportunity as a Maritime Certifications and Flag Analyst for a project in the UAE. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Maritime Certifications and Flag Analyst.
• Projects: Onshore.
• Location: UAE.
• Salary: Please confirm your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate.
• Insurance: Provided.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline.
• Certified Internal Auditor for ISM, ISPS, and MLC 2006 (recognized training provider).
• 2–3 years’ experience in maritime compliance, flag administration, or fleet operations support.
• Solid understanding of international maritime regulations and certification processes.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with vessels, flag states, and external bodies.

Tasks:

• Carry out the administrative activities in relation to ISM, ISPS and MLC2006 Frame agreements with certification bodies and contractual arrangement with Flags.
• Provide relevant assistance to support the vessel Master/OIM during the ISM,ISPS and MLC2006 certification processes.
• Carry out specific ISM, ISPS, MLC2006 shipboard surveys and studies (as needed).
• Provide market research related to maritime law and regulations.
• Report the vessels Incidents to the flag administration as required by Company Procedure and flags' rules and tools.
• Carry out the onboard Minimum Safe Manning assessment as required by Company procedures.
• Support the Vessels in relation to Flag Certificates and official documents.
• Contribute to the safety, security, and labor management system monitoring activities.
• Contribute to the relevant vessel documents development and update.
• Implement the Management of Flag inspection as required by the Company Procedure.
• Implement the Management of Port State Control as required by the Company Procedure.
• Maintain relevant record Keeping.
• Submit timely required reports.

In addition, the ISM/ISPS auditor and MLC2006 Inspector shall:

• Carry out assigned ISM/ISPS Internal audits and MLC2006 Inspection according to the yearly plan and as required further. Occasional travel is required when there is an audit. 
• Verify the compliance with flag requirements (ISM/ISPS/MLC2006 relevance) as an integral part of the internal audit/inspection process.
• Report the Internal Audit/inspection results clearly, conclusively and without undue delay by distributing the Internal Audit.
• Report as required by the company procedure.
• Issue the audit/inspection findings and follow-up the rectification measures.
• Ensure timely closure of the findings and adhere to escalation measures as per company procedure.
• Verify the effectiveness of the corrective actions taken (Effectiveness Assessment).
• Update the relevant monitoring system with the required information.