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Vetting Officer

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rightship logoRightship · Houston, TX
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organization who are constantly working to ensure ships are safe as possible so that crew and cargo are protected. We are passionate about maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability practices.What makes RightShip a great place to work at:Vetting OfficerPermanent, Full TimeLocation: HoustonAs leading maritime safety and environmental experts, RightShip has an ambitious vision to expand its influence in safety, sustainability and crew welfare using the best new innovation, digitalization and data-focused solutions.Reporting to the Operations Manager, Americas, the Vetting Officer is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support to the vetting team and for dealing with routine enquiries from RightShip customers, including Ship Managers and Charterers.Major ResponsibilitiesAct as the first point of contact for the Vetting team including daily monitoring and responding to e-mails and phone calls.Escalate critical issues as appropriate.Maintain the vetting database by receiving and inputting Port State Control and Incident data into the RightShip Platform in an accurate and timely manner.Review the quality of Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventative Action plans submitted for Port State Control deficiencies, and if required engage with Ship Managers on the requirements for satisfactory close-out.Review the quality of investigation reports for incidents, adverse events, and if required engage with Ship Managers, RightShip customers on the requirements for satisfactory close-out.To assist, as directed by the regional operations manager, in supporting the Vetting Superintendents in relation to Vetting Operations.Manage routine vetting enquiries from external parties.Prioritize own workload, ensuring deadlines are achieved and a high quality of service to customers is maintained.Ensuring a high level of accuracy and data validation in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken within the RightShip Platform System .Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceMandatory - Chief Mate or Second Engineer (CoC) and have sailed on International Trading vessels for a minimum of 5 years.Must be able to demonstrate a strong background in safety - Oil Major/Tanker background preferable.Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis Training highly desirable.Experience in the role of Safety Officer desirable.Practical knowledge of ship construction, ship structures, ship machinery, ship repairing, ships' operations, chartering and Quality Management System.A good understanding of ship surveys and certification including PSC, USCG, Flag State Surveys.A good understanding of International Legislation relevant to shipping (relevant IMO and ILO regulations) and the Industry Practices and ISM Code, STCW.A thorough understanding of vessel operations including current indHealth insuranceVision insurance

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The Company RightShip is the world's biggest third party maritime due diligence organization, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility best practices. We bring together years of industry expertise with the output from analytics and large data sets to provide our safety and environmental scoring systems, recommendations and consultancy services. Using leading data and technology, we aim to set new benchmarks in environmental protection. We support global initiatives and action influencing practical and impactful change, enabling "win-win" for business and the environment. To find out more visit RightShip.com.


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