Safety Superintendent

Location Country

United Kingdom

Southampton

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured.

Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide specialist knowledge and expert advice to the Company on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety management systems aboard leisure vessels, ensuring compliance with all relevant maritime safety regulations and promoting a proactive safety culture among crew and guests. This includes oversight of the maintenance, inspection, and regulatory compliance of Life‑Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE).

• To establish and maintain safe and compliant procedures for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and operational readiness of LSA, FFE, and other safety‑critical equipment and systems across the fleet.
• To ensure that all safety‑related equipment and systems are operated and maintained in accordance and in compliance with our Vessel Management System, approved procedures, manufacturer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• To ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation is maintained regarding safety drills, equipment inspections, non‑conformities, and corrective actions, as part of the vessel’s safety management records.
• To carry out regular safety inspections and audits onboard vessels, either scheduled or as requested to verify compliance with internal safety standards and external regulatory requirements, ensuring that LSA and FFE are fully operational and correctly maintained.
• To advise the Technical Director, Head of Ship Management, and Fleet Superintendents on appropriate levels of safety equipment spares, FFE/LSA consumables, and required safety signage and documentation to ensure uninterrupted compliance and vessel readiness.
• To monitor changes in international and flag‑state safety regulations and provide guidance to the Technical Director on updates needed to vessel procedures, documentation, and equipment to ensure ongoing compliance.
• To act as the Company’s safety representative for major projects involving safety system upgrades, refits, or dry docking—ensuring that all modifications to LSA, FFE, and related equipment and systems are completed to regulatory and operational standards.
• To liaise with shipyards, contractors, and classification societies during refits, dry dockings, or major upgrades to oversee the correct integration, testing, and certification of new or modified safety systems.
• To ensure that the maintenance and servicing LSA, FFE, and other safety equipment and systems is carried out in accordance with safe procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• To advise the Head of Ship Management and Superintendents on safety‑related repairs, renewals, and upgrades that should be included in dry dock specifications and maintenance planning, ensuring continued compliance.
• To provide guidance to the Head of Ship Management and Superintendents in the event of a serious safety equipment failure or incident, and, if required, to attend the vessel to deliver on‑site safety oversight, investigation, and support.
• To evaluate and report on the competence of onboard personnel responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and operation of LSA and FFE, based on observations during vessel visits, drills, and routine safety activities.
• To advise the Head of Ship Management and Fleet Superintendents on cost…