Vetting & Clearance Superintendent

Vetting & Clearance Superintendent - LondonWe are working with a major international energy company seeking an experienced Vetting & Clearance Superintendent to join its London-based shipping team.The successful candidate will help manage the risks associated with the carriage of hydrocarbons by third-party vessels. This will involve assessing vessels, owners, technical managers, terminals and contractors to ensure they meet the company's marine assurance and operational standards.This opportunity would suit a Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer or Second Engineer with experience aboard oil and gas tankers. Previous shore-based experience is preferred, although experienced senior officers looking to move ashore may also be considered.Key responsibilitiesPerform vetting, screening and clearance assessments for oil, gas, chemical and dry-bulk vessels and terminals.Assess vessel owners, technical managers, terminal operators and ship-to-ship transfer contractors against relevant standards.Evaluate vessels and technical managers being considered for time-charter business.Review vessel inspection reports and process vessel and location clearance requests.Support terminal, ship-owner and contractor assessments.Provide marine assurance advice to chartering, operations, logistics, terminal and wider shipping teams.Help ensure marine assurance policies and procedures are applied consistently across the business.Lead and review marine operational risk assessments.Support management-of-change processes, incident reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain accurate information within marine assurance systems and applications.Liaise with vessel owners, technical managers, terminals, contractors and internal stakeholders.Essential requirementsSeagoing experience as a Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer or Second Engineer aboard oil and gas tankers.Relevant Deck or Engineering Certificate of Competency.Strong technical knowledge of tanker and marine operations.Good understanding of international maritime legislation and accepted industry practices.Knowledge of operational risk-assessment techniques.Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.Good IT capability and confidence working with marine assurance systems.Previous shore-based experience is preferred.Candidates must already have an unrestricted right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.Desirable experienceKnowledge of OCIMF standards, including SIRE, BIRE, TMSA or MTMSA.SIRE Inspector accreditation.Experience of vessel vetting, terminal assessments or marine assurance.Bow-tie risk-assessment modelling.Chartered status.Knowledge of statistical analysis or project-planning processes.Location and working arrangementsBased in London (hybrid - one day home)Up to 10% travel may be required.Relocation assistance is not available.Candidates must already have an unrestricted right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.