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The primary responsibility of this role is to assist the Technical Manager and Business Manager in achieving the Marine Office's agreed MCA Business Plan ('Big Picture') activities and objectives. This involves inspecting, auditing, and surveying ships and maritime ship operators to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, management, welfare, security, and anti-pollution regulations. Additionally, when qualified as a Nautical or Engineer examiner, the post-holder will conduct oral examinations to ensure that seafarers possess the necessary training and competence, thereby upholding the highest standards of maritime safety and professionalism. No two days are the same for our Marine Surveyors. You could be inspecting a ship in Hull ensuring its meeting UK and International Regulations one day, working from home the next, and assessing oral examinations for seafarers the day after. Training & Travel Requirements We want our Marine Surveyors to be the very best. In return we offer full training, specifically designed for the role. The surveyor training will be provided as part of marine surveyor development scheme, which includes several courses and on the job training, delivered by experienced surveyors, which can take place at any of the Marine Offices across the UK. During the marine surveyor development scheme, first 12 months, the role is Full Time Only. After training, flexible working arrangements can be discussed with your Marine Office. Some of the typical responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting, auditing and surveying ships and maritime ship operators to safeguard that they meet UK, EU and international safety, management, welfare, security and anti-pollution regulations. Carrying out approval of stability information where qualified to do so. When qualified as a Nautical Examiner, undertaking oral examinations so as to ensure high standards of training and competence amongst seafarers.
• Carrying out safety management audits in straightforward and routine cases under the International Safety Management (ISM) code of ship operators and their vessels for ISM Document of Compliance (DOC) & ISM Safety Management Certificate (SMC).
• Carrying out inspections of ships and port installations in straightforward and routine cases to ensure compliance with International Conventions, EU legislation and UK statutory requirements.
• As a qualified Port State Control Officer (PSCO) helping fulfil UK obligations under the Paris MOU Agreement and EU Port State Control Directive in the inspection of foreign registered ships calling at UK ports.
  
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Are you a seafarer looking for their first job ashore or looking for a new role which offers variety and a structured career path? If so, this is your opportunity to join a diverse team who are all working towards making a difference to maritime safety, and we'd love to hear from you! The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government's maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea. Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas. Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams. We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women's, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors. https://www.youtube.com/embed/D0ZcWfOKbKA What is Survey & Inspection within MCA? The Survey & Inspection Network, part of the UK Technical Maritime Service (UKTMS) Directorate of the MCA, supports the Government's Maritime Strategy for 'Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas' by ensuring high standards of marine safety and environmental protection through consistent survey and inspection operations. Divided into North and South areas, each led by an Assistant Director, the Network includes several Marine and Satellite Offices. Qualified surveyors provide top-tier survey and inspection services, fostering positive engagement with MCA's maritime stakeholders. Local Business Delivery teams handle survey/inspection allocation, while the National Business Unit manages financial transactions and budget oversight.