Job Description
To support Abu Dhabi Maritime in conducting licensing, permit, vessel, company, infrastructure, and OSHAD-related inspections in accordance with Maritime Regulations, applicable Codes of Practice (COP), and OSHAD-SF requirements, ensuring safe, compliant, and regulated marine operations across Abu Dhabi waters. The role supports licensing approvals, renewals, NOCs, compliance verification, and Occupational Health & Safety inspections under the operational direction of Abu Dhabi Maritime.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vessel, company, infrastructure, and OSHAD compliance inspections for licensing, renewal, permit issuance, and regulatory verification as assigned by Abu Dhabi Maritime.
- Verify compliance with applicable Maritime Regulations, Codes of Practice (COP), licensing conditions, and OSHAD-SF requirements, including:
- Vessel safety equipment, hull condition, machinery, onboard arrangements
- Company operational readiness, documentation, staffing, and procedures
- Infrastructure compliance (marinas, jetties, slipways, dry berths, pontoons)
- Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) implementation
- Risk assessments, method statements, safety signage, emergency preparedness
- PPE compliance, workforce competency, incident reporting procedures
- Conduct OSHAD-SF related inspections and audits for maritime entities as per delegated authority and approved inspection framework.
- Conduct Operational Permit, NOC, licensing, and OSHAD-related inspections based on approved applications and instructions.
- Perform follow-up inspections and re-inspections to verify closure of observations, non-conformities, and safety deficiencies.
- Identify non-compliance, deficiencies, or violations related to maritime and OHS requirements and escalate to the AD Maritime Inspection / Enforcement team in accordance with approved procedures.
- Submit structured inspection reports with supporting evidence (photographs, documents, digital notes) within defined timelines using approved AD Maritime digital systems.
- Collect and document inspection evidence accurately, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting compliance.
- Support inspections during seasonal peaks, special compliance campaigns, enforcement drives, and OSHAD regulatory initiatives.
- Coordinate with Licensing, Inspection, Enforcement, and HSSE teams to support regulatory compliance and operational planning.
- Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and communication discipline in line with Abu Dhabi Maritime protocols.
- Ensure full compliance with HSSE requirements during all inspection activities.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Support implementation of Maritime Safety Regulations (MSR) and OSHAD-SF framework within the maritime sector.
- Contribute field feedback for continuous improvement of inspection procedures, digital systems, and regulatory enforcement mechanisms.
Qualifications
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- High School Certificate (Minimum Requirement) with relevant field experience in maritime operations, inspections, enforcement, safety, or regulatory compliance.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Maritime Operations, Nautical Studies, Marine Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or related discipline (preferred).
- Basic training in maritime safety, inspection techniques, or Occupational Health & Safety is required.
- OSHAD / OHS certification or equivalent safety training is an advantage.
- Valid UAE driving license (Mandatory).
Language Skills:
- English proficiency required (spoken and written).
- Arabic is an advantage.
Years of Experience:
- Minimum 24 years preferred.
Nature of Experience:
- Experience in vessel inspections, maritime compliance, infrastructure inspections, regulatory compliance, or Occupational Health & Safety inspections preferred.
- Familiarity with OSHAD-SF framework and OHSMS audits is an advantage.
