Manager Marine Nautical, Safety, Environmental & Port Operations

Manager Marine Nautical, Safety, Environmental & Port Operations (Singapore)

Position Summary

Under the oversight of the VP and Regional General Manager of the Singapore Office and the Executive Director of Marine & Safety Operations (US), this position is responsible for managing the Singapore and Australia/New Zealand deployed vessels for Disney Cruise Line, covering all aspects of Marine, Safety, Environmental, Port Operations, Itinerary, and emergency management of the vessels.

This role supports both shore-side and shipboard marine, safety, and environmental operations, training, and departmental strategies by ensuring high standards of marine, safety, environmental protection, port operations, and crew training are maintained. It includes the development, implementation, and monitoring of policy and procedures both onboard and shore-side throughout the region and onboard any company vessels operating within the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Disney Cruise Line marine nautical, port, environmental & safety standards for the vessels deployed in Singapore and Australia.
• Manages departmental budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Ensures that all fleet nautical & safety operational policies and procedures are verified, and the vessels are compliant.
• Covers STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping), SOLAS Convention Chapters III, COLREG, CLIA, and MARPOL.
• Contributes to modifying fleet operational policies and procedures as appropriate for regional deployments.
• Sails regularly on-board vessels providing support, consistency, and continuous review of nautical, port, safety & environmental operations onboard.
• Collaborates with Ship’s Steering Committee and DPA regarding nautical, safety, environmental, and itinerary matters within the SMS.
• Provides shore support for the on-board Navigation Officers, Safety Officers, Staff Captains, and Captains for ships deployed in Singapore/Australia/New Zealand.
• Supports Environmental Officers and Environmental operations team from the home office both onboard and in different ports as agreed.
• Supports the Itinerary and Port Operations team in the UK office as appropriate.
• Conducts port assessments for existing ports as part of a quality control program and for new ports being considered by the company.
• Assists the Home office team in verifying navigational plans and Itinerary Planning within local regions.
• Supports the safety team in the US and UK for maintenance programs related to life-saving and firefighting appliances.
• Supports the Nautica team in the US regarding navigation, bridge equipment, and compliance with chart/publication carriage requirements.
• Supports the Training team in the US and UK for Shoreside & onboard STCW/SOLAS and company training programs.
• Responsible for contracting local training facilities and ensuring quality inspections of such facilities.
• Responsible for quality assurance of the Asian-based simulation facility and all aspects of simulation training.
• Works alongside the Manager of Fleet Training Operations regarding the management of the long-term agreement/contract with the Simwave Training Facility.
• Verifies vessels comply with International Flag State and Local port state rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Conducts vessel assessments and verifies follow-up action items and closeout of findings.
• Verifies compliance with safety procedures and policies in both Marine and Technical departments.
• Liaises with Local port state authorities and Lloyd's Register and Flag for nautical & marine safety matters.
• Manages projects assigned which may include Marine, Safety, Port/Itinerary, environmental, and Technical areas.
• Assists HR with identifying, recruiting, and interviewing licensed deck officers and crew members within local regions.
• Member of Emergency Operations Center Alternate.
• Provides shore-based assistance for Marine and Technical Operations to maintain safe ship operations.

SMS Responsibilities:

• Implements the general safety management responsibilities in SMS.
• Responsible for implementing Safety Management System policies and procedures relative to areas of responsibilities.
• Provides shore-based assistance for Masters and their Officers to maintain safe ship operations.
• Assists in the development of nautical & safety amendments to SMS policy and procedures for approval.
• Keeps the Executive Director Marine and Safety Operations informed of ongoing and planned matters relevant to SMS issues.

Job Requirements:

• Master CoC bachelor’s degree in marine operations or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent.
• Senior Deck Officer License and/or a minimum of 10 years of related experience in fleet operational and marine resources management, preferably associated with cruise ships.
• Strategic planner with sound technical and people skills, analytical ability, sound judgment, and operational focus.
• High knowledge of regulations governing the Marine industry under IMO, such as ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG, and STCW.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments in a diverse environment.
• High attention to detail. Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be available/on call for periods of travel (including internationally).
• May require lifting of up to 50 pounds, extensive walking, and working in inclement weather.

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