Angle Recruitment is partnering with a leading shipping company in the Middle East to identify an experienced Head of Marine HSSEQ .

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the fleet's HSSEQ function, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations, driving safety performance, managing audits and investigations, and promoting a strong safety culture across both shore-based and onboard personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the focal point for fleet HSSEQ compliance, including ISM, ISPS, MLC, and Flag State requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Lead internal and external audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Serve as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and Company Security Officer (CSO).
• Monitor fleet HSSEQ performance and provide reporting to management.
• Support vessel takeovers, ship management activities, and emergency response preparedness.
• Lead and develop the HSSEQ team while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Master Mariner Class 1, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent maritime qualification.
• Lead Auditor certification for ISM and ISPS.
• Minimum 12 years of HSSEQ experience within the shipping, marine, or offshore industry.
• At least 3 years in a senior leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations, audits, compliance, incident investigation, and safety management systems.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 frameworks preferred.