Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This role works in close collaboration with the Risk, Safety & Compliance to ensure all Uber Boat by Thames Clipper vessels remain compliant under UK flag rules and ensure Safety remains our number one priority.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum afloat experience as First mate (or higher rank) UK Boatmasters' Licence (BML) or Certificate of Competency (CoC) preferred. Experience managing Statutory Flag, and Classification requirements. Experience in high-speed craft and passenger operations. Experience in managing safe systems of works, & vessel operational procedures/manuals. Experience in vessel ISM audits and safety inspections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain all vessel manuals, safety plans, and safety management systems are current, and meet legal and regulatory compliance across the business.


Support the Head of Risk, Safety and Compliance-DP to engender a safety-first culture throughout the business, this includes regularly reviewing the effectiveness of the Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with the ISM & HSCC.


Lead and coordinate the internal ISM/ISO auditing programme, ensuring audits are conducted in line with the audit matrix and timelines are met.


Ensure that all ships certification is maintained and up to date.


Liaise with regulatory bodies, classification societies, flag states, and port authorities during inspections and audits.


Conduct vessel and site inspections to ensure company and regulatory standards are met.


To ensure all incident & Near miss reports are investigated, closed in a timely manner and any lessons learnt shared with the relevant departments.


To hold safety meetings with company safety reps and to collate and review all reports from Safety Committees to ensure the appropriate action is taken to address safety problems


Working closely with all Managers to identify safety training needs, supporting the scoping, design and delivery of suitable training to meet identified needs for safety and compliance.


Observe and analyse trends within the Centrik reporting structure and NCN's including technical reports, and ensure mitigations are implemented to prevent recurrence.


Assist the department in monitoring changes in maritime legislation, codes, and best practices, ensuring company policies and SMS documentation are updated accordingly.


Work collaboratively across departments, ensuring safety and compliance considerations are embedded in new projects, vessel modifications, and operational planning


Stay up to date with developments in maritime legislation, safety innovations, and industry best practices, sharing learnings across the organisation and supporting continuous improvement


Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to engage crews and managers, promoting accountability and ownership of safety at every level

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Communication Collaborative Innovative Influential

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Located at Trinity Buoy Wharf working variable hours if required. Occasional travel, including at our Dry Dock, in Tilbury, as required.

This Job description is non-exhaustive

JOB SUMMARY

This role works in close collaboration with the Risk, Safety & Compliance to ensure all Uber Boat by Thames Clipper vessels remain compliant under UK flag rules and ensure Safety remains our number one priority.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum afloat experience as First mate (or higher rank) UK Boatmasters' Licence (BML) or Certificate of Competency (CoC) preferred. Experience managing Statutory Flag, and Classification requirements. Experience in high-speed craft and passenger operations. Experience in managing safe systems of works, & vessel operational procedures/manuals. Experience in vessel ISM audits and safety inspections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain all vessel manuals, safety plans, and safety management systems are current, and meet legal and regulatory compliance across the business.


Support the Head of Risk, Safety and Compliance-DP to engender a safety-first culture throughout the business, this includes regularly reviewing the effectiveness of the Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with the ISM & HSCC.


Lead and coordinate the internal ISM/ISO auditing programme, ensuring audits are conducted in line with the audit matrix and timelines are met.


Ensure that all ships certification is maintained and up to date.


Liaise with regulatory bodies, classification societies, flag states, and port authorities during inspections and audits.


Conduct vessel and site inspections to ensure company and regulatory standards are met.


To ensure all incident & Near miss reports are investigated, closed in a timely manner and any lessons learnt shared with the relevant departments.


To hold safety meetings with company safety reps and to collate and review all reports from Safety Committees to ensure the appropriate action is taken to address safety problems


Working closely with all Managers to identify safety training needs, supporting the scoping, design and delivery of suitable training to meet identified needs for safety and compliance.


Observe and analyse trends within the Centrik reporting structure and NCN's including technical reports, and ensure mitigations are implemented to prevent recurrence.


Assist the department in monitoring changes in maritime legislation, codes, and best practices, ensuring company policies and SMS documentation are updated accordingly.


Work collaboratively across departments, ensuring safety and compliance considerations are embedded in new projects, vessel modifications, and operational planning


Stay up to date with developments in maritime legislation, safety innovations, and industry best practices, sharing learnings across the organisation and supporting continuous improvement


Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to engage crews and managers, promoting accountability and ownership of safety at every level

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Communication Collaborative Innovative Influential

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Located at Trinity Buoy Wharf working variable hours if required. Occasional travel, including at our Dry Dock, in Tilbury, as required.

This Job description is non-exhaustive