DPA & Marine Operations Manager (JR10007661) Southampton, England
We are seeking an experienced Marine Operations Manager / Designated Person Ashore (DPA) to join our dynamic team based in Southampton. This is a critical leadership role with a focus on ensuring the highest standards of marine safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Requirements:
High degree of commercial awareness with the ability to make strategic decisions in a fast-paced marine environment.
Extensive seafaring experience in a senior role—Master Mariner preferred.
Shore-based ship management experience is essential, with prior DPA responsibilities.
Proven background in marine operations management, including regulatory compliance, safety systems, and vessel performance.
Experience in the marine aggregate industry is a distinct advantage.
Full, valid driving licence is required.
Part of the Fleet Management Team to contribute to the safe, efficient and profitable operation of the company’s vessels in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies and objectives.
To provide operational support to the Fleet Management Team and company vessels.
To coordinate and review internal and external audits across the whole fleet
To carry out investigation as and when required
Together with the Production and Resource Management Teams ensure company objectives with regard to
meeting customer satisfaction concerning product quality and consistency are met.
Key accountabilities
To provide to the company and vessels technical navigation and nautical advice on relevant legislation, equipment, standards and procedures.
To assume the legal role of DPA and CSO.
To assume statutory role of Designated Person Ashore for the company’s Safety Management System and through it to ensure ongoing compliance with international and national rules and regulations.
Issuing ship notices, fleet directives, manage company emergency drills.
Organise and review internal and external audits across the fleet and the safety management system
To advise on and ensure implementation of all existing and new statutory requirements in co-operation with the Fleet Management Team and advice on their incorporation into Company Policies and Procedures
as required.
To ensure H&S compliance, investigate and report on all accidents and incidents.
Undertake lead role in ensuring ISO 14001 compliance and in conjunction with office management lead role in obtaining ISO 9001 accreditation.
Liaison with authorities from ports, flag states and classification societies to ensure vessel compliance.
To undertake the management of ships operational services together with laundry and victualing requirements, bridge and nautical equipment, publications, charts and log books.
To provide, as appropriate, to vessels, Fleet Management and Production and Resources departments technical advice concerning port interfaces, berths and pilotage requirements.
To undertake job related projects as and when required.
To act as a member of the weekend duty management team.
Experience
High degree of commercial awareness.
Significant seafaring experience in senior role, preferably as Master
Experience working in shore based ship management required
Working in marine aggregate industry distinct advantage
Must hold a full driving licence
Must be eligible for residence and free movement within the EU
Education/Qualification
· Ships Master certificate of competency preferred
· Significant experience with management of HSQE
· DPA and CSO qualifications required
What’s on Offer:
Salary Competitive Salary plus bonus
Company Car
Location Southampton Hybrid
•Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
•Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
•Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
•Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
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