Marine Safety Officer (f/m/d)

Created on January 1st 2008, CMA Ships is a fully-owned subsidiary of CMA CGM with the objective to manage all fleet related operations.
CMA Ships is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and operates under various flags’ Documents of Compliance (DOC).

A team of more than 4,700 seafarers of all nationalities including more than 300 cadets are working at sea and ashore. It includes a Marine Human Resources Department to accompany the seafarers, a fleet management department with more than 40 superintendents ashore, a dedicated department supervising the ship-buildings, the development of IT systems and working on energy issues and innovation with engine experts, a dedicated Purchasing department, a specialized team to organize the vessel dry docks as well as a team of experts to run the Fleet Navigation and Support Center to monitor the CMA CGM fleet 24/24.

With a modern and innovative fleet to the service of excellence and safety, tomorrow’s vessel devices are designed and tested such as LNG energy, engine tuning or hull shape optimization… acting every day for a more sustainable shipping Industry.

For the CMA Ships Germany entity in Hamburg we are recruiting a

MARINE SAFETY OFFICER (f/m/d)

CMA CGM has a fleet of powerful, diversified and environmentally-friendly vessels. We have an opening for a forward-thinking team player to join our QHSE team.

As a Marine Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring that your assigned fleet of vessels are in compliance with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations, and you will perform your duties accordingly with the company’s quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies. You will be monitoring vessels’ continuous performance improvement plan, ensuring timely periodical reports are submitted.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensuring the implementation of the Integrated Management System and the Ship Security Plan
• Promote good communication between ashore departments and ship crew
• Ensuring the seaworthiness of assigned vessels (i.e: properly manned, maintained and equipped)
• Management and follow-up of ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO and flag audits
• Handling QSSE audits or inquiries onboard your assigned vessels
• Monitoring of corrective and preventive actions
• Accident investigation
• Regular vessel inspections and port visits in accordance with company’s KPIs
• Conducting training when required for both shore staff and ship crew
• You will be the contact point of flag administrations and support Fleet department with the classification societies (RO). You will be required to participate in the Emergency Response Team when necessary.

You bring aboard:

• Sailing experience as Master Mariners on-board merchant ships, preferably container vessels with a minimum of 1 year work experience ashore
• Trained in ISM and ISO Internal audits, CSO and accident investigations
• Knowledge in QHSE management
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment
• Physical ability to perform audits onboard ships
• Able to travel aboard for ships visits / inspections regularly

You can expect:

• A position in a global organisation where you are challenged with interesting and diverse tasks
• Attractive office in the heart of Hamburg
• Ergonomic workplace with height-adjustable desks
• As part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping group, and due to our size, business diversity and European network access to a vast range of opportunities for promotion and career development
• Employer’s contribution to public transport (HVV-ProfiTicket) and contribution to capital formation
• Luncheon vouchers (Pluxees)

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure!