Safety Superintendent

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Cruise Safety Officer to join our Safety team here in our UK technical head office. As a Safety Superintendent you will play a key role in the wider safety team being responsible for the safety of our ships . This role collaborates with the MSC fleet for all matters related to safety on board including verifying all vessels are constantly maintained with high safety standards, monitoring compliance of on-board equipment and procedures in line with company standards in relation to fire risk, lifesaving and fire-fighting.

• Experience as a Safety Officer on cruise ships is essential, ensuring a thorough understanding of onboard safety operations, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written, for effective communication with teams and stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of the ISM Code (International Safety Management) and Structural Fire Protection standards,
• Studies in Nautical College, Certified as First Officer over 3000 GRT
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Power-Bi, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to manage documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, fostering a cooperative and productive working environment.
• Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail, ensuring safety protocols are followed to the highest standards.
• Conducts regular inspections to verify that Company Safety Standards are met, confirming full compliance with both class and statutory requirements.
• Monitors and inspects Fire Risk Procedures, safety drills, and fire risk inspections to ensure the vessel’s readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversees and monitors the general maintenance of life saving and firefighting appliances, ensuring that they are in good working condition and compliant with safety standards.
• Ensures all safety-related documents, both ashore and onboard, are kept up to date and maintain accurate records for both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitors daily operations aboard vessels to ensure strict adherence to company policies, maritime safety standards, and international regulations. Ensure the vessel complies with class and statutory requirements.
• Maintains consistent communication with the Ship’s Master, Staff Captain, and Safety Officer to ensure the seamless operation and safety of vessels.
• Prepares and tracks annual budgets related to ship safety parts, ensuring cost-effective allocation and adherence to budget limits.
• Attends and oversees Dry Docking activities related to safety equipment and systems, ensuring full compliance with regulations and the maintenance of safety standards throughout the dry-docking process.
• Reviews and updates maintenance schedules based on findings from ship surveys, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented in accordance with safety requirements.
• Monitors the performance of audits and inspections concerning non-conformities, ensuring that all identified issues are addressed and resolved.
• Tracks, monitors, and ensures the timely completion of outstanding points and work items identified during safety inspections, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Manages the implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of ISO 45001 standards.
• Develops and implements amendments to policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new regulations, legislation, and recommended practices following audits, third-party inspections, and Port State Control inspections.VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
• Existing Right to work in the UK preferred

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises’ fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet’s average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises’ fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas “7 Golden Pearls” for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.