Marine Compliance Officer
Key Skills
Job Description
As Marine Compliance Officer you help keep our vessels safe, compliant and certified. You support the Marine Compliance department in applying our Integrated Management System (IMS) and in meeting Class and Flag requirements across the fleet. You carry out internal audits, represent the company in external audits, and keep the fleet's certification and documentation in order. You report to the Marine Compliance Manager.
What you'll do
Review and update the IMS and other company and vessel documents
Support the DPA/CSO in implementing ISM procedures across the fleet
Audit vessels to check compliance with the IMS, Class and Flag requirements. This includes travel abroad.
Represent the company in external audits (Flag, Class, ISO) and support it through to successful closure
Follow up non-conformities from internal and external audits until they are closed
Prepare the annual audit plan for the office and the vessels
Liaise with Flag and Class on surveys and certificate renewals, and track Class surveys and certificates
Run document control for technical documents, certificates, drawings and plans, in hard and soft copy
Maintain and update the Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
Collect the latest Flag, IMO and IMCA circulars and pass them on to the vessels
Prepare internal fleet circulars, and track monthly IMS fleet documentation and incoming and outgoing correspondence
What you bring
A degree from a shipping college or a university
Seagoing experience as an Officer or Engineer
Good knowledge of QHSE principles and good familiarity with ISM, ISPS and MLC requirements
Understanding of Class and Flag certification processes
Awareness of shipboard operations and offshore working environments
Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
Good command of English, spoken and written, and good MS Office skills
Well organised, with strong attention to detail. You work independently, juggle priorities and deadlines, and take a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Good communication skills and a team-player mindset, comfortable working with multicultural teams and across departments
Willingness to travel abroad for vessel audits
Nice to have
Experience in shipping management
ISM/ISPS/MLC Internal Auditor certificate, or willingness to obtain it
Core Responsibilities
The Marine Compliance Officer ensures fleet safety and regulatory compliance by managing the Integrated Management System and conducting internal and external audits. They also oversee vessel certification, documentation, and maintenance systems while liaising with Flag and Class authorities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from a shipping college or university and possess seagoing experience as an Officer or Engineer. Strong knowledge of QHSE principles, ISM, ISPS, and MLC requirements is essential, along with the willingness to travel internationally.
About Dixstone
Industry: Oil and Gas
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, Dixstone is an affiliate of the Perenco Group, specialized in integrated solutions for the industry. With a robust presence in 10 countries and a team of 2,000 experienced professionals, Dixstone brings together a wealth of expertise and innovation in engineering services to cover the entire oil and gas value chain and beyond. From the first tanker conversion in 2003 to a large consolidated company with two proprietary shipyards in Gabon and the Netherlands as it is today, Dixstone offers a wide range of services including shipbuilding, conversion of rigs & vessels, , drilling & offshore services, maintenance, and marine fleet management. Our commitment to teamwork, responsibility, safety, and innovation drives us to deliver exceptional results for our clients while fostering growth and development within our organization. Dixstone aims to participate to the global warming reduction of the industry through energy optimization, new generation of rigs & vessels design with a recognized ESG performance. Our vision is to become the leader to provide safe, dedicated, and innovative solutions in the energy service industry. Our mission: we invest for the long term, we create, we maximize, the synergies, we optimize recycling, and we achieve excellence with our multidisciplinary teams, competent people and versatile asset.