A leading UK superyacht management company is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager DPA/CSO due to growth in the managed fleet.
Operating as part of the yacht management department, the Fleet Manager will work directly with the company’s clients, yacht Captains, yacht Owners and their representatives, along with multiple colleagues within the organisation. The role would suit a candidate already working within a similar role in yachting, or a candidate transitioning from the commercial or cruise sector.
Responsibilities
1. Fulfil the role of Company DPA/CSO
2. Attending vessels as company Lead Auditor managing the audit team as required.
3. Schedule audits and inspections as required and manage the audit schedule with the vessel management team.
4. Oversee the monitoring of the safety and environmental/pollution prevention aspects of the vessel operations and ensure that adequate resources and shore-based support is provided as required.
5. Ensure the validity of vessel compliance including both Class and Flag certification.
6. Management of the vessel management team including the day-to-day maintenance and monitoring of the Safety Management System and all required vessel-specific documentation.
7. Monitor changes to legislation and best practices in the role of DPA/CSO.
8. Oversee the monitoring, recording and overseeing of observations, NCRs, accident reports, near misses, on-board management meeting minutes, hours of rest.
9. Oversee the monitoring, recording and close out of defect reports.
10. Liaise directly with Flag Administrations and Classification Societies in relation to communication of observations, NCRs, accident reports, near misses.
11. Co-ordinate surveys and audits with Flag Administrations and Classification Societies, as required.
12. Support the vessel management team and work closely with the Captain to ensure effective control of all documents and information.
13. Monitor the SMS and complete an annual review of the system, making changes as necessary to ensure the system remains up to date and in line with industry practices for continuous development.
This is an office-based role with travel. The company’s preference is to hire a candidate local to the North East of the UK although a relocation package is available for an outstanding candidate.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative, General Business, and Quality Assurance
Industries
Maritime Transportation
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