Senior Marine Surveyor - American Bureau of Shipping



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Due to an increase in work orders ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Europe are recruiting for a Senior Marine Surveyor to be based in our Accra, Ghana office.

Your primary function will be to examine and report on vessels, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU’s), equipment and machinery, and other marine structures during and after construction relative to compliance with the applicable requirements for maintaining the unit in Classification with ABS.

You will survey vessels to ensure they meet associated statutory and special service requirements related to Safety of Life at Sea, Loadline, Tonnage, Cargo Gear and Pollution Prevention Certification, etc. You will work with a diverse team, and this work will be both on and offshore. National and sometimes international travel will be required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have sea going experience, as well as experience working for a classification society as a Senior Surveyor.  You will have experience surveying offshore as well as ships in service and classification and be a qualified Auditor.

To be considered for this role you must possess the following:


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  •      Fluent in English language both written and verbal
  •      Currently a Senior Surveyor working for a Classification society
  •      Offshore surveying experience
  •      Ships in Service surveying experience
  •      Relevant degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
  •      ISM/ISPS Auditor qualification is desirable
  •      Experience working at sea as an Engineer highly desirable

ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading classification organizations. In a constantly evolving industry, ABS works alongside its partners tackling the most pressing technical, operational and regulatory challenges so the marine and offshore industries can operate safely, securely and responsibly.

We are inventive problem solvers and visionary innovators who produce results.  At the same time, we are a responsible resource for practical solutions.

We believe in teamwork. The best solutions are achieved together with other stakeholders. We work closely with them as a dependable, flexible partner. We are also dedicated to sharing our experience and in looking to the future with our contributions to the education of future industry leaders



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