Director, Marine Safety
Core
Oversees regulatory safety compliance for the cruise fleet, managing external audits, internal inspections, and the Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure conformity with maritime laws.
Role type
Director, Marine Safety
Builds
Safety compliance programs and audit schedules for the cruise fleet
Domain
Maritime / Cruise Industry / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISO quality systems, auditing, incident investigation, regulatory liaison
Preferred skills
Managerial experience coordinating complex fleet activities, recognized auditing certificates
Technologies
Safety Management System (SMS), Incident reporting systems
Responsibilities
Manage external audits and regulatory inspections; Liaise with maritime regulatory authorities (USCG, CLIA, Flag States); Monitor shipboard and shore-side action logs; Review and approve company safety policies; Conduct incident investigations; Oversee certificate compliance for vessels; Support dry/wet dock operations safety oversight.
Seniority
Director, strategic oversight & management