CONTEXT

The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) seeks to ensure that Virgin Islands ships can safely, securely, and efficiently enjoy the freedom of the seas, and the support of a vigorous and effective Maritime Administration through maritime polices and implementation and enforcement of regulations. VISR is a member of the British Ensign Group of Registries.  The safety, pollution prevention and maritime security standards maintained on the Virgin Islands Vessels are equivalent to the common standards maintained by the Red Ensign Group.   

ROLE SUMMARY

The successful applicant will:

• Be responsible to Chief Marine Surveyor for the safety aspects on VISR registered vessels and other vessels operating in the Virgin Islands waters.
• Undertake surveys on ships for flagging-in to VISR, carries out safety surveys under IMO conventions, ISM Audits, Maritime Security (ISPS Code) Audits, MLC 2006 and Marine Casualty investigations.
• Provide technical information to the Chief Surveyor, BVI Government and the Maritime Industry on maritime matters.
• Conduct examinations for Marine Engineering qualification

REQUIREMENTS

• Chief Engineer Officer (Motor or Combined Steam) (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency;
• 3 years’ experience as a Chief Engineer on a ship with  propulsion  power  >3000 kW;
• 5 years’ experience as an Engineer Surveyor in a leading flag state administration;
• Chartered Engineer (C. Eng) Status with the Engineering Council, U.K. or equivalent.

OR

• Bachelor of (Science)Engineering in Naval Architecture
• Professional status as Chartered Engineer (through a professional body such as RINA)
• Minimum of five years post qualification experience as a Ship Surveyor with a national maritime Administration or a major Classification Society