Head of Marine and Vetting (Tanker and Bulk Fleets)

In this role, you will lead Marine assurance, vetting, and navigational standards for Zodiac Maritime’s tanker and bulk fleets. You will work closely with Technical, Operations, and QHSSE teams to uphold safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality fleet performance. The position combines strategic vetting governance with hands-on responsibility for incident response and continuous improvement. You will drive fleet employability and protect the company’s commercial position and asset value while shaping vetting standards across the fleet.

• Own and lead the vetting and acceptance strategy for tanker and dry bulk fleets
• Ensure vessels meet oil major, terminal, and charterer requirements (SIRE, CDI, RightShip)
• Oversee pre- and post-fixture vetting to maximise employability and minimise commercial risk
• Coordinate and manage vetting inspections; ensure findings are closed out
• Monitor vessel performance across vetting platforms; drive rating improvements
• Act as final authority on vessel suitability and risk acceptance
• Investigate vetting issues and terminal feedback; ensure timely resolution
• Develop and maintain standardised vetting procedures and policies
• Collaborate with Technical, Operations, and QHSSE to embed findings across fleet
• Analyse inspection trends and share insights for continuous improvement
• Prepare for vetting regime changes (e.g., SIRE 2.0, CDI updates, RightShip)
• Establish and track KPIs for vetting performance and fleet quality
• Drive improvements in PSC performance, audits, and inspections
• Maintain high inspection readiness across tanker and dry bulk vessels
• Ensure compliance with IMO conventions, ISM/ISPS, and flag state requirements
• Liaise with classification societies, flag administrations, P&I clubs, and industry bodies
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement fleet-wide
• Partner with Chartering and Commercial teams to optimise vessel acceptance
• Support vetting clearances and pre-fixture requirements cost-effectively
• Strengthen relationships with charterers, oil majors, and terminals
• Provide support during crises and incident response
• Lead, develop, and support Marine and Vetting team members
• Set objectives and promote a safety-focused, accountable culture
• Oversee onboarding and development of staff
• Promote cross-department collaboration

• Senior maritime operations leadership experience
• Shipboard experience as Master or Chief Officer on bulk and/or tanker vessels
• Strong track record with oil major vetting, RightShip, and PSC
• Experience supporting fleet employability and minimising off-hire risk
• Solid understanding of tanker and dry bulk operations and cargo handling risks
• Deep knowledge of vetting regimes (SIRE, CDI, RightShip)
• Understanding of SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM/ISPS
• Strong leadership with hands-on, front-line approach
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritise under pressure
• Clear communicator able to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and respond to out-of-hours incidents

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• SIRE
• SIRE 2.0
• CDI