As a Vetting Officer at BSM, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate preparation, coordination, and follow‑up of vetting inspections, enabling safe, compliant, and efficient vessel operations. You will play a key role in bridging ship and shore by supporting Masters and Superintendents, facilitating communication with inspection bodies, and ensuring that all findings are properly addressed and documented.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and contribute to the accurate preparation of vetting inspections, ensuring all required documentation is completed, reviewed, and submitted on time.

• Coordinate the development of vetting inspection plans and liaise with inspection bodies regarding travel arrangements and attendance.

• Inform all relevant stakeholders—including vessel Masters and agents—of confirmed inspection schedules and associated requirements.

• Receive, distribute, and communicate vetting inspection reports to all involved parties.

• Arrange meetings with inspectors, Masters, and company representatives to discuss findings and agree on corrective actions.

• Support Masters and Superintendents in preparing closing reports, ensuring all deficiencies are paired with appropriate corrective actions.

• Develop analytical reports summarizing inspection results and agreed actions and submit them to vessel owners.

• Create and update inspection records to ensure proper follow‑up and maintain accurate historical data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Certificate from a maritime‑related secondary school.

• Minimum of 2 years offshore experience within a ship management or owning company.

Skills & Competencies

• Familiarity with vessels’ technical operations.

• Knowledge of OCIMF guidelines and requirements.

• Good understanding of maritime law and related procedures.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Fluency in English and very good command of the company’s national language.

• Proficiency in PC applications.
  

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

• Career development opportunities

• Technical and soft skills training

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage

• Annual performance bonus

• Entertainment benefits

• In-house physical exercise programmes

• Sustainability and wellness activities

• Diverse workforce

• Flexible work opportunities

• Technology-driven company

• Be a part of the ever-growing Schulte group family!