Marine Director (Bulk Carrier) (S20156)
- Full time
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai View on Map
- posted 9 hours ago
- Posted: June 23, 2026 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Marine Director to lead the marine and nautical functions for a fleet of Bulk Carriers under an in-house ship management setup. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving safety, operational excellence, navigational standards, and regulatory compliance across the fleet while supporting the company’s long-term strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all marine operations across the Bulk Carrier fleet.
- Ensure vessels operate in compliance with international regulations, flag state requirements, charterer expectations, and company standards.
- Lead and develop the Marine team, fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
- Provide guidance and support to Masters on navigational, cargo, and operational matters.
- Monitor fleet performance and establish KPIs to drive operational excellence and reduce incidents.
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, near misses, and navigational deficiencies, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee RightShip inspections, PSC inspections, Flag State inspections, internal audits, and external vetting requirements to maintain fleet quality and reputation.
- Ensure compliance with ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC and other applicable international regulations.
- Collaborate closely with Technical, HSSEQ, Crewing, Commercial and Chartering teams to optimize vessel performance and operational efficiency.
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, charterers, classification societies, P&I Clubs, flag administrations and other external stakeholders.
- Support vessel acquisitions, newbuilding projects, fleet expansion initiatives and operational due diligence when required.
- Participate in emergency response and crisis management activities.
- Develop departmental budgets, manpower plans and succession planning strategies.
- Represent the company at industry events, customer meetings and regulatory engagements.
Requirements
- Master Mariner Class 1 Certificate of Competency.
- Minimum 10 years of shore-based experience within Bulk Carrier operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong experience managing marine operations for a Bulk Carrier fleet under a shipowner or ship management environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Bulk Carrier operations, cargo handling, RightShip requirements, PSC inspections and international maritime regulations.
- Strong understanding of ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL and industry best practices.
- Proven leadership experience managing Marine Superintendents and shore-based marine teams.
- Experience dealing with charterers, classification societies, flag administrations and P&I Clubs.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance safety, operational performance and business objectives.
