Vetting Officer at RightShip

, , China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Management, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Ship Operations, Ship Construction, Ship Machinery, Data Validation, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Vetting Support, Environmental Protection, International Legislation, PSC Surveys, ISM Code, STCW, Vessel Operations

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

The Company RightShip is the world’s biggest third party maritime due diligence organization, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility best practices. We bring together years of industry expertise with the output from analytics and large data sets to provide our safety and environmental scoring systems, recommendations and consultancy services. Using leading data and technology, we aim to set new benchmarks in environmental protection. We support global initiatives and action influencing practical and impactful change, enabling “win-win” for business and the environment. To find out more visit RightShip.com. What we offer We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organization who are constantly working to ensure ships are safe as possible so that crew and cargo are protected. We are passionate about maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability practices. We offer generous rewards. Our base salary is competitive, we support employee wellbeing and provide our employees with a Healthy Living Allowance and our annual incentive scheme is awesome. We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way and we are committed to professional development to make sure your career keeps growing while you’re working with us. What makes RightShip a great place to work at: RightShip is an equal opportunity employer, and we champion diversity. Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization. Don’t meet every single requirement of this role? Still apply! Research tells us that that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At RightShip we believe that the right hire is someone who makes an addition to our culture, rather than someone who fits in and conforms to our status quo. We want to add team members who not only value RightShip standards and workplace culture, but also bring an aspect of diversity that positively contributes to our work environment. If you are excited about this role, or about our company in general, we would love to hear from you! Position Description Vetting Officer, APAC Permanent, Full Time Location: Multiple locations in China Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Vetting Officer is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support to the vetting team and for dealing with routine enquiries from RightShip customers, including Ship Managers and Charterers. Major Responsibilities VETTING SUPPORT Review and categorise Port State Control (PSC), Incident and Terminal. Feedback Report data, including the quality of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action plans submitted, and if required engage with ship managers on the requirements for satisfactory close-out. Maintain the vetting database by receiving and inputting data into the Platform in an accurate and timely manner. Act as the first point of contact for the Vetting team including daily monitoring and responding to e-mails and phone calls and escalate critical issues as appropriate. Manage routine vetting enquiries from external parties. Ensure a high level of accuracy and data validation in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken within the Platform. Prioritise own workload, ensuring deadlines are achieved and a high quality of service to customers is maintained. Provide support to respond to queries about RightShip activities (i.e. vetting, inspections, Safety Score rating, GHG rating, etc). Ensure that all correspondence with external parties and provided documentation is properly maintained and archived as per company procedures. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Mandatory - Master or Chief Engineer certificate of competency and have sailed on international trading vessels in a senior capacity for a minimum of 5 years. Must be able to demonstrate a strong background in safety – tanker background preferable. Incident investigation / Root Cause Analysis training highly desirable. Experience in the role of Safety Officer desirable. Practical knowledge of ship construction, ship structures, ship machinery, ship repairing, ship operations, chartering and safety management systems. A good understanding of ship surveys and certification including Class, PSC/USCG, Flag State Surveys. A good understanding of international legislation relevant to shipping (relevant IMO and ILO regulations), ISM Code and STCW. A thorough understanding of vessel operations including current industry standards and recommended best practices (such as put out by OCIMF, ICS) for dry bulk, oil, chemical and gas vessels. Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written RightShip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion in our workplace. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Responsibilities

The Vetting Officer is responsible for providing administrative support to the vetting team and handling routine inquiries from RightShip customers. This includes reviewing data, maintaining the vetting database, and ensuring high levels of accuracy in records.