Anglo-Eastern Ship Management

Ship management and maritime services

Vice President, Safety & Quality

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Full-timeMiami, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Safety Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
At least 15 years of progressive maritime cruise sector industry experience, including senior leadership responsibilities within Quality, Safety, Compliance, or Operational Management.
Extensive knowledge of international maritime regulations, industry standards, and management systems.
Demonstrated experience leading global teams and managing complex organizational and operational risks.
A strong track record in regulatory compliance, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Safety Management Systems, including the ISM Code.
Maritime regulatory compliance.
Fleet assurance and governance.
Internal and external auditing.
Operational risk management.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
Strategic leadership.
Stakeholder and client relationship management.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Change management.
Communication and influencing skills.
Team development and mentoring.

Responsibilities

Lead the global QHSE function across the managed fleet and shore-based operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable international maritime regulations, including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, and flag state requirements.
Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
Direct global audit programs, inspections, assessments, and fleet assurance reviews.
Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Drive enterprise-wide risk management initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence.
Develop, mentor, and lead QHSE leadership teams globally to foster engagement, accountability, and high performance.
Establish key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to measure and improve safety and quality performance across the fleet.
Represent the organization with clients, regulatory authorities, classification societies, and industry stakeholders on matters relating to quality, safety, environmental management, and compliance.
Serve as the Company's Designated Person Ashore, maintaining direct access to executive management and monitoring vessel safe operation and implementation of the Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.
Serve as a permanent member of the Company's Crisis Management Team and provide QHSE leadership during marine emergencies, major incidents, casualties, and business continuity events.
Lead and coordinate periodic management reviews of the QHSE management systems, presenting performance trends, significant findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management action.
Maintain executive governance of the Company's Safety and Quality Management Systems, including policy direction, controlled manual development, approval of amendments, implementation, and continual improvement.
Provide executive oversight of fleet and office risk assessment and Management of Change processes, ensuring operational, technical, regulatory, and organizational risks are evaluated and appropriately controlled.
Monitor forthcoming changes to maritime rules, regulations, conventions, and industry requirements; assess their implications and ensure timely implementation across the fleet and shore organization.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Professional certifications related to quality, safety, auditing, or risk management are advantageous.

Vice President, Safety & Quality

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management · Miami, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-22

Workplace: on_site

Department: Q.H.S.E.

Description

The Vice President, Quality & Safety is responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, and oversight of Anglo-Eastern's global Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance (QHSE) functions. The role ensures the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across the managed fleet and shore-based operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the global QHSE function across the managed fleet and shore-based operations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable international maritime regulations, including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, and flag state requirements.
Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
Direct global audit programs, inspections, assessments, and fleet assurance reviews.
Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Drive enterprise-wide risk management initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence.
Develop, mentor, and lead QHSE leadership teams globally to foster engagement, accountability, and high performance.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to measure and improve safety and quality performance across the fleet.
Represent the organization with clients, regulatory authorities, classification societies, and industry stakeholders on matters relating to quality, safety, environmental management, and compliance.
Serve as the Company's Designated Person Ashore (DPA), maintaining direct access to executive management and monitoring the safe operation of vessels and implementation of the Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.
Serve as a permanent member of the Company's Crisis Management Team and provide QHSE leadership during marine emergencies, major incidents, casualties, and business continuity events.
Lead and coordinate periodic management reviews of the QHSE management systems, presenting performance trends, significant findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management action.
Maintain executive governance of the Company's Safety and Quality Management Systems, including policy direction, controlled manual development, approval of amendments, implementation, and continual improvement.
Provide executive oversight of fleet and office risk assessment and Management of Change processes, ensuring operational, technical, regulatory, and organizational risks are evaluated and appropriately controlled.
Monitor forthcoming changes to maritime rules, regulations, conventions, and industry requirements; assess their implications and ensure timely implementation across the fleet and shore organization.

Requirements

Key Skills and Capabilities

Technical skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Safety Management Systems (ISM Code)
Maritime Regulatory Compliance
Fleet Assurance and Governance
Internal and External Auditing
Operational Risk Management
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 Standards

Professional skills

Strategic Leadership
Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Change Management
Communication and Influencing Skills
Team Development and Mentoring
Continuous Improvement Mindset

Professional Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Safety Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
Minimum 15 years of progressive maritime cruise sector industry experience, including senior leadership responsibilities within Quality, Safety, Compliance, or Operational Management.
Extensive knowledge of international maritime regulations, industry standards, and management systems.
Demonstrated experience leading global teams and managing complex organizational and operational risks.
Strong track record in regulatory compliance, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Professional certifications related to quality, safety, auditing, or risk management are advantageous.

Benefits

We aim to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and you are able contribute to shaping the future of the maritime industry and keeping the world connected. This meaningful and rewarding role provides:

A unique opportunity to work with a global company with a family feel, who is a recognized leader in ship management
Development and mentorship to support your professional aspirations
A culture of professional excellence, employee care, well-being and fun
A competitive compensation and benefits package

We believe in the potential of our team members and are dedicated to fostering careers, not just jobs. If the above energizes you, we invite you to apply and join our team!

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About the Company

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management

Ship management and maritime services

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management operates as an independent ship-management and maritime-services company. It provides technical management, crew management, newbuilding support, procurement, training, and related services for vessel owners. In practice, seafarers and shore-based specialists coordinate safe vessel operations, maintenance, crewing, compliance, and commercial support. The scope is Anglo-Eastern and its managed maritime operations. Roles span marine engineering, deck operations, crewing, technical management, procurement, digital systems, and corporate functions. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founded: 1974

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