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Assistant Manager – Maritime Security

Position Summary

Flagship Management is recruiting an Assistant Manager – Maritime Security to support the administration of maritime security and anti-piracy programs for an international flag registry. The position focuses on vessel security compliance, maritime threat assessment, regulatory oversight, and coordination with shipowners, operators, and maritime authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support maritime security and anti-piracy programs, ensuring compliance with the ISPS Code, SOLAS, and applicable international maritime regulations.
• Monitor global maritime security threats, assess risks, and issue security advisories and recommendations.
• Review and approve Ship Security Plans, armed security personnel documentation, and vessel security level changes.
• Monitor Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) communications and coordinate responses to security incidents.
• Provide technical guidance to shipowners, operators, and Company Security Officers on maritime security requirements.
• Support regulatory updates, quality management initiatives, and continuous process improvement.
• Assist with departmental budgeting, staff supervision, and coordination with maritime regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of maritime industry experience.
• Working knowledge of the ISPS Code, ISM Code, SOLAS, and international maritime regulations.
• Shipboard experience as a licensed deck or engineering officer, or experience as a Company or Ship Security Officer, preferred.
• Formal maritime security training or certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret maritime regulations, manage competing priorities, and respond to security-related matters.