Cork, Ireland
Marine Operations Manager (DPA)
Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Marine Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of marine operations. This is a senior role with responsibility for vessel operations, crews, logistics, regulatory compliance, operational performance and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day marine and vessel operations.
• Coordinate crews, port activities, logistics, maintenance and operational resources.
• Ensure compliance with Irish, UK, EU and international maritime regulations, as well as client requirements.
• Maintain high standards across health, safety, environment and quality.
• Work closely with vessel crews, port authorities, contractors, customers and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor operational performance, costs and service delivery, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions.
• Support vessel inspections, audits, surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Manage and develop operational personnel and promote a strong safety culture.
• Partner with the Technical Manager to maintain vessel readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement and cost control.
• Maintain emergency response and contingency plans.
• Provide operational reporting to senior management and contribute to strategic planning.
• Lead day-to-day marine and vessel operations.
• Coordinate crews, port activities, logistics, maintenance and operational resources.
• Ensure compliance with Irish, UK, EU and international maritime regulations, as well as client requirements.
• Maintain high standards across health, safety, environment and quality.
• Work closely with vessel crews, port authorities, contractors, customers and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor operational performance, costs and service delivery, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions.
• Support vessel inspections, audits, surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Manage and develop operational personnel and promote a strong safety culture.
• Partner with the Technical Manager to maintain vessel readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement and cost control.
• Maintain emergency response and contingency plans.
• Provide operational reporting to senior management and contribute to strategic planning.
About You
Our client is looking for a confident, commercially aware marine professional who combines strong leadership with a practical, hands-on approach.
You will ideally have:
• Significant shore-based experience in marine operations, vessel operations, fleet management or a similar senior maritime role.
• A relevant maritime qualification or professional certification.
• Strong knowledge of marine safety, operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with vessel crews, ports, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong commercial, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to safety, environmental protection and operational excellence.
• A full driving licence and flexibility to travel, including internationally and at short notice.
Our client is looking for a confident, commercially aware marine professional who combines strong leadership with a practical, hands-on approach.
You will ideally have:
• Significant shore-based experience in marine operations, vessel operations, fleet management or a similar senior maritime role.
• A relevant maritime qualification or professional certification.
• Strong knowledge of marine safety, operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with vessel crews, ports, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong commercial, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to safety, environmental protection and operational excellence.
• A full driving licence and flexibility to travel, including internationally and at short notice.
Desirable Experience
Experience in some of the following would be advantageous:
• Senior seagoing roles
• ISM, ISPS and MLC compliance
• DPA / CSO qualifications
• ISO 9001 / 14001 and auditing
• SOLAS and MARPOL
• Fleet or vessel management
• Offshore marine operations
• Marine logistics and procurement
• Crew qualification legislation
• Emergency response and incident management
• Marine safety management systems
Experience in some of the following would be advantageous:
• Senior seagoing roles
• ISM, ISPS and MLC compliance
• DPA / CSO qualifications
• ISO 9001 / 14001 and auditing
• SOLAS and MARPOL
• Fleet or vessel management
• Offshore marine operations
• Marine logistics and procurement
• Crew qualification legislation
• Emergency response and incident management
• Marine safety management systems
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Senior-level operational responsibility
• Opportunity to join a growing Irish maritime organisation
• Professional development and career progression
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Senior-level operational responsibility
• Opportunity to join a growing Irish maritime organisation
• Professional development and career progression
• Collaborative and supportive working environment