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Marine Safety Officer JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE
Marine Safety Officer Salary Guide
Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into marine and shipping positions!
Marine Safety Officer Core Duties and Qualifications
The most relevant figure in regard to concern for the safety and security of the vessel operations and the crew of a ship in the Marine and shipping industry is the Marine Safety Officer. Basically, the marine safety officer is the person who is responsible for designing the safety standards and measures, implementing the safety legislation based on the current international maritime conventions.
This requires the skills in safety management system, hazards identification, and risk evaluation . Marine safety officer collaborate with the ship crew, management, and maintain environmental compliance
Desired Profile For A Marine Safety Officer
Roles and Duties
The expertise marine safety officer possess is the reason that the ship can function properly and is involved in safe operations in dynamic maritime environments while they are also needed to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities in order to complete the role:
- Perform safety checks and inspections of vessels.
- Create and execute safety management systems.
- Examine the compliance of ships with international maritime safety standards.
- Instruct crew members on safety procedures and emergency response measures.
- Conduct an in depth incident investigation to identify key causes.
- Draft reports and documentation for the assessment of safety performance and compliance.
- Engage with the regulatory authorities during safety inspections and audits.
- Advance a culture of safety and regular development on board.
Qualifications And Certifications
Below are the qualification criteria of the marine safety officer employment opportunity targeted by the employers:
- Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
- Maritime studies
- Naval architecture
- Marine engineering
- Nautical Science
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Related field.
- Master’s degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, marine biology, or related field.
- Professional certifications of Certified Marine Safety Officer (CMSO), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Marine Engineer (CME), Project Management Professional (PMP), and others are suggested.
Skills And Expertise
Below is the list of skill sets and experience for the role of marine safety officer sought by the employers:
- 3- 8 years of prior professional experience in marine engineering, naval architecture, marine operations, or related work.
- Knowledge of marine safety software like Marine Safety Management System (MSMS), Safety Management System (SMS).
- Proficiency of different data analysis tools like MS Office package, etc.
- Knowledge of regulations and standards of marine and safety for crew and package.
- Proper communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to think and act analytically in solving issues.
- Attention to detail.
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