Job Description

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Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at

Royal Caribbean Group

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world





We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands -- including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises -- the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests





Royal Caribbean Group's Global Marine Operations has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Manager Expedition Safety reporting to the AVP Safety Standards and Improvement





This position will work onsite in Weybridge England

Position Summary

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In this position you would be responsible for developing implementing and sustaining shipboard safety standards equipment procedures and policies related to expedition safety across all Royal Caribbean Group brands to include Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises The position uses data for evidence-based decision making You would also oversee corrective actions new regulations and continuous improvement initiatives related to expedition cruising for the operational safety program You would need to present outcomes and status updates to senior shipboard officers and shoreside management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Lead Safety Initiatives: Drive innovation in expedition safety Keep up-to-date with fleet operations and safety practicesWork towards development of fleet standards around expedition operations appropriate for all RCG brands



Improve Safety Culture: Lead efforts across all stakeholders involved in Expedition cruising including Itinerary Compliance Environmental Stewardship Operations Hotel etc to enhance safety policies and practicesWork closely with crew members and officers on all Expedition ships



Oversee Safety Projects: Lead Expedition Safety task force Manage projects focusing on expedition operations safety Ensure team members meet project goals Oversee the financial and planning aspects of expedition-related safety projectsincluding implementing new regulations



Streamline Workflows: Use project management tools to align team effortsPrepare clear reports for senior management



Monitor and Improve Safety Programs: Oversee expedition safety audits/risk assessments addressing site specific complexities across the globeRegularly update senior management on these programs



Develop Training Programs: Work with the training team to create and update expedition safety trainingincluding compliance with STCW standards



Standardize Solutions: Drive consistent safety solutions across all brands Participate as subject matter expert in investigating accidents and incidents involving expedition operations with Maritime Compliance group; track internal Global Marine Operations root cause analysis corrective actionsand follow up on continuous improvement findings



Analyze Safety Data: Monitor and report on safety incidents and complianceDevelop action plans based on data analysis



Stay Informed on Regulations: Keep abreast of international and manufacturer safety regulations



Research and Implement New Technologies: Explore new technologies for improving safety in the expedition environmentUpdate safety policies and equipment accordingly



Direct Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Provide expertise and direction for equipment and software related to expedition safety Coordinate with other departments including brand Expedition OperationsSupply Chain and technical services



Support Operational Requests: Advise on safety-related requests from groups and charters

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

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Position requires minimum 10 years of shipboard experience in the Expedition industry or equivalent shore side position



Bachelor's degree or technical graduationand a Maritime license with shipboard/platform experience required



Familiarity with maritime regulations and safety standardsincluding SOLAS and ISM Code



Relevant certifications in marine safety emergency responseor risk management are highly desirable



Advanced knowledge of personal computers within a Windows environment including e-mail Microsoft Office 365 (word excel Power BI SharePoint etc) and related printers and equipment



Excellent ability to communicate effectively with multi disciplinesshipboard and shore-side for problem resolution



Position requires good level knowledge of expedition operations experience on worldwide itineraries



Very good knowledge of SOLAS STCW ILOClassification and Flag requirements and general maritime regulations



Possess excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to multitask and manage in a fast-paced environment



Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations Ability to communicate technical material to executive leadership and non-technical audience


Ability to work independentlyas well as part of a cohesive team



Ability to define problems collect data establish factsand draw valid conclusions



Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists



Ability to travel throughout the Fleet and spend required time on a variety of vessels

We know there's a lot to consider

As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!




It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment