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HSQE Superintendent (DPA / CSO)

Meridian Compass fzco · Dubai

Posted Oct 21, 2026Source: naukrigulf
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Role overview You will build and run the company's Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) management system and act as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Company Security Officer (CSO). Your first priority is getting the company its ISM Document of Compliance and the VLCC its Safety Management Certificate, then keeping the vessel acceptable to oil majors. Key responsibilities Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) to meet the ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 where applicable Lead the company through interim and full ISM DOC audits with Flag / Class, and the vessel through SMC audits Act as DPA under the ISM Code, providing a direct link between ship and senior management Act as CSO under the ISPS Code: Ship Security Assessment, Ship Security Plan, drills and security audits Own TMSA 3 self-assessment, improvement plans and oil major vetting submissions Prepare the vessel and crew for SIRE 2.0 inspections and manage observation close-out and operator responses Plan and carry out internal audits on board and ashore, and track non-conformities to closure Manage incident and near-miss reporting, investigations, root cause analysis and lessons learnt Run the company's risk assessment, management of change and permit-to-work processes Organise emergency response arrangements, shore drills and contracts with QI, OSRO and salvors (including OPA 90 where trading requires) Monitor environmental compliance: MARPOL, ballast water, garbage and emissions, together with the Technical Superintendent Coordinate crew safety training, familiarisation and behavioural safety programmes with the crewing manager Report HSQE KPIs to management and prepare the annual ma nagement review Requirements Master Mariner (STCW II/2) or Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) Certificate of Competency Sea service in senior rank on crude or product tankers, VLCC or large tanker experience preferred Minimum 3 years ashore in an HSQE, Marine or DPA role with a tanker manager Hands-on experience with TMSA, SIRE 2.0, ISM, ISPS and MLC 2006 Recognised ISM / ISPS lead auditor and incident investigation training Experience preparing for or holding oil major approvals Clear written English, strong report writing and attention to detail Willing to travel to the vessel and attend audits at short notice Desirable Experience setting up an SMS or obtaining a DOC for a new company ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 lead auditor qualification Experience with a digital HSQE or document cont rol platform

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